Provides a procedure for resolution of agreement impasses that attempts to make collective bargaining the important ingredient of the industrial relations pattern in the public sector. Includes an analysis of and a rationale for each step in the procedure. (Author/IRT)

Provides ten ways of lightening the burden of paperwork. The methods include developing nomenclature that conforms with the government's, assigning one person to handle all forms, and weighing the fiscal support received from the state and federal governments against the costs of administering a program. (Author/IRT)

Each of the guidelines pertains to a specific function of the principal in collective bargaining as the process is generally practiced throughout the country. Included is a listing of the advantages and disadvantages of the principal's participation. (Author/IRT)

Examines the Uniform Guidelines on Employee Selection Procedures. Emphasizes the methods of validating selection procedures. (IRT)

Guidelines for refunding student fees, prepared by the National Association of College and University Business Officers, are provided. The guidelines summarize elements of fair and equitable policy in refunding tuition, room, board, and other charges for students who withdraw or otherwise discontinue their use of an institution's services.…

Instructions, with illustrations, are provided for three exercises in clay sculpture: press mold, figure sculpture, and composite sculpture. (SJL)

Presented are ideas for small, inexpensive, often portable "mini" learning centers covering many elementary school subjects. The minicenters are designed for containment in boxes and bags or on art easels. (SJL)

The nature of various types of bias are examined, the issue of censorship is addressed, and suggestions for safeguarding the freedom of the academic press are proposed. (MJB)

This article presents guidelines to the teacher for planning and conducting a field trip. (SJL)

Argues for teacher participation in the process of hiring new teachers. Presents a checklist that outlines each step that should be part of a successful hiring system. (IRT)

Problems regular teachers have in providing for the handicapped student before an appropriate program or placement has been implemented are discussed. The need to provide a psychologically safe environment and accommodate any language difficulties is stressed and independent work activities are suggested. (PHR)

Ten suggestions for successful mainstreaming on a preschool level are presented. Among the suggestions included are to provide an interaction structure in some play situations, discipline handicapped the same as other children, establish realistic goals, and be honest. (PHR)

Gives instructions for creating a shadow puppet theater in the classroom. Suggests this as a useful technique for motivating oral communication, particularly with shy children. (SJL)

The zoetrope, ancestor of the motion picture, is a spinning cylinder in which a strip of drawings take on movement. This article provides instructions for building this device and outlines an animation project for third- through seventh-graders. (SJL)

Postsecondary services should be planned for three groups of multihandicapped deaf students: those needing independent living skills, those seeking direct occupational preparation, and those seeking and able to profit from an academic program. Seven guidelines are suggested for program planning and delivery. (Author)