These statements were prepared by leaders from the American School Band Directors Association, College Band Directors National Association, National Band Association, state band associations, and band directors as a result of the Band Leadership Planning Conference, a preconference session at the MENC meeting in Miami Beach, Florida, April 8,…

The New Jersey Education Association outlines the provisions of the state's 1979-80 tenured teacher evaluation regulations and advises its members on how to protect themselves during the annual evaluation process, especially in the conference with the evaluator. (SJL)

Presents a model interlibrary loan policy for regional, state, local, and other special groups of libraries; the 1980 national interlibrary loan code; and the 1978 procedural guidelines for international lending. (FM)

This joint policy statement from the National Nutrition Consortium Board and the Society for Nutrition Education defines nutrition education, lists goals, and makes seven statements regarding nutrition education with recommendations for their implementation. (CS)

Higher Education must have a higher priority on the agenda of government. This priority should be expressed in funds for student financial assistance, faculty scholarly grants, faculty salaries, program support, and improved facilities. Tenured professors exemption, reauthorization of Higher Education Act of 1965, AAUP's legislative agenda, etc.…

Describes a model organization tree for the typical report expected of students in the strategy or policy course. Argues that, by defining relationships between the various analytical tasks and the overall strategy recommendation, the model helps students not only organize the final report but also understand the process by which they arrive at a…

Explains the position of the American Dental Education Association regarding affirmative action, namely, that affirmative action represents the United States' longstanding principled and constitutional commitment to equal opportunity for all citizens. (EV)

This article outlines the guidelines which the National PTA (NPTA) has proposed on the issue of parental choice. The crucial question for NPTA is the effect that any parental choice plan will have on all children, not just individual children. Also briefly outlined are alternative education programs under consideration. (IAH)

Although tests can be a useful factor in evaluating student progress and designing effective educational programs, they can be poorly designed and the results used inappropriately. The National PTA's position on standardized testing is outlined, and concerns related to testing are discussed. (IAH)

This article stresses the importance of local PTA involving all parents in their programs, especially parents from minority groups. This article includes a checklist for rating local PTA. Also included is a brief case study of one PTA's successful efforts to increase the ethnic and language diversity of its membership. (IAH)

The paper views career development for gifted and talented youth as an organized, long-term commitment which should begin with parents, be fostered by educators, and continue into work settings in which professionals are engaged. At-risk students from backgrounds that do not foster such career development activities require additional assistance.…

The report of the American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy's Bylaws and Policy Development Committee addresses policy statements of several other committees, resolutions received from association units, and a specific charge from the association's president concerning policy formation procedures. (MSE)

Offers detailed descriptions of 10 basic principles that guide Norwegian child welfare practice. (LB)

This paper defines and clarifies the role of professional nurses on interdisciplinary teams in the field of developmental disabilities. Professional services expected from registered nurses are outlined, and the position statement of the American Association on Mental Retardation Nursing Division is presented to provide a framework of practice for…

Assesses the Australian Language and Literacy Policy in terms of the metaphors and constructions of subjects it uses. Examines concepts of skill deficiency, continues learning, nonparticipation, the scourge of illiteracy, stunted growth, deprived subject, and disempowerment. (SK)