In this article, an attempt is made to help administrators and teachers determine, evaluate and decide which social studies instructional materials most effectively meet their needs. A few guidelines, questions, and a response form are suggested by the author to help teachers cope with factors which make it difficult to choose materials. (SM)

The author identifies some guidelines for teachers to use in selecting and evaluating media. A criteria checklist in question format is included in an attempt to clarify potentially useful media for teachers. (SM)

Provides several guidelines drawn from the successful experiences of the Education Service Center concept in Texas for intermediate service unit involvement in educational planning. (Author/JH)

The school counselor can accomplish parent education through (1) the case group meeting (the guidelines are included), (2) a parent-teacher education center, and (3) the Parent Effectiveness Training Program. (NQ)

Guidelines to help decision on whether to modernize or replace a school building. (MF)

The use of extracts as a substitute for abstracts in information services is explored via a survey and a literature review and guidelines for selecting extract material from documents are given. (30 references) (NH)

In an attempt to develop and implement a practical, effective, and politically achievable program of teacher internship, thirty-two internship programs were studied to determine the effective characteristics of programs already in operation. (Author)