Alternative school placement continues to be a final option for many students who have experienced ongoing academic and behavioral difficulties. As the majority of these students tend to be at-risk for school failure and truancy, it is critical that during alternative school placement opportunities are afforded to reconnect or engage these youth.…

Many books and articles have been written about a Response to Intervention (RtI) model of service delivery for students who are struggling learners. However, little has been written about this model's usefulness as a means of addressing the needs of advanced learners or twice-exceptional learners whose needs may be both remedial and advanced. The…

A discussion of how consultants can investigate educational programs and evaluate them from a different perspective than those close to home. (Author/HB)

Describes the method and criteria for hiring a consultant when new library facilities are planned. (LS)

The book presents a directory of consultants on barrier free environments for handicapped people. The directory is organized into three sections. The principal section is arranged geographically, with consultants listed alphabetically within states. A profile of each consultant is provided, giving address, telephone number, professional category,…

Based on the oral and written discussions of a workshop conference on the consultative process, this pamphlet identifies salient features for major considerations in using and being a consultant. In regard to using a consultant, guidelines are presented for--(1) identifying the purpose, (2) selecting the consultant, (3) appointing the consultant,…

As educators find themselves under increasing pressure to make student progress manifest, they become more and more subject to the allure of specialists, persons reputedly able to offer inspiration and guidance in effective new programs. Provides some advice for the specialists who might not have asked the teachers that they advise just how they…

Describes the various options open to those choosing a career in management consultancy. (JOW)

Ethical issues that apply to the practice of consultation are neglected in much of the counseling literature. Suggestions for action are proposed. (Author)

A cost-effective alternative to high utility bills for middle-sized and smaller utility users is the service of utility rate consultants. The consultants analyze utility invoices for the previous 12 months to locate available refunds or credits. (MLF)

The cause of students' inability to write is lack of practice; one solution is to hire a writing consultant for each school. (DD)

Advice to the outside consultant''; specific questions to ask and how to ask them. (SP)