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Lee, David L.; Axelrod, Saul – PRO-ED, Inc., 2005
This classic book presents the basic principles of behavior emphasizing the use of preventive techniques as well as consequences naturally available in the home, business, or school environment to change important behaviors. This book, and its companion piece, "Measurement of Behavior," represents more than 30 years of research and strategies in…
Descriptors: Functional Behavioral Assessment, Student Behavior, Behavior Modification, Behavior Problems
Kuntz, Patricia S. – 2002
This paper describes the evolution of African language instruction at the University of Wisconsin, examining how faculty and staff have utilized state and federal funding to promote the national capacity in African language proficiency. Six sections describe the program's evolution: "Language Instruction at Wisconsin"; "Origins of…
Descriptors: African Languages, College Second Language Programs, Higher Education, Program Development
Felder, Richard M.; Brent, Rebecca – 2002
Since Engineering Criteria 2000 (EC 2000) was first introduced as the standard for American engineering education programs, most discussion in the literature has focused on how to assess Outcomes 3a-3k (specific outcomes or abilities engineering students must acquire as defined by the Accreditation Board of Engineering and Technology) and…
Descriptors: Accreditation (Institutions), Cooperative Learning, Engineering Education, Evaluation
Roth, Andrew P. – 2001
This book documents the rise of tax-advantaged college savings plans and analyzes the rhetoric surrounding each state's program adoption to understand what such programs really mean. The book concludes with a Best Practices description of the ideal tax-advantaged college savings plan that maximizes public responsibility to pay for higher…
Descriptors: Classification, Higher Education, Paying for College, Program Development
National Association of Student Personnel Administrators, Inc. – 2002
This document presents 11 student affairs programs selected by the National Association of Student Personnel Administrators as being exemplary programs in their field. All of the programs demonstrate innovative approaches to improving campus life and expanding opportunities for students. The programs address a broad range of objectives, including…
Descriptors: College Programs, Demonstration Programs, Educational Innovation, Higher Education
Ryan, Barbara E., Ed. – Catalyst, 2001
"Catalyst" is a publication designed to assist higher education in developing alcohol and other drug prevention polices and programs that will foster students' academic and social development and promote campus and community safety. Issue 1 of volume 6 introduces a series of "Presidential Profiles" in which university presidents describe their…
Descriptors: College Presidents, Drinking, Drug Use, Higher Education
Tom, Alan R. – 1997
This book focuses on redesigning teacher education. Chapter 1, "Composing a Life as a Teacher Educator," examines a teacher educator's early career and how he arrived at certain perspectives that underlie his thinking on what needs to change in the curriculum, organization, and administration of teacher education. Chapter 2, "Common Criticisms and…
Descriptors: Change Strategies, Educational Change, Higher Education, Preservice Teacher Education
Greenstreet, Robert – 1999
This paper presents an explanation, justification, and invitation to establish and participate in local circuits for intercollegiate forensic tournaments. It begins by discussing the personal experience of one college forensic group in various national tournament circuits. It then presents reasons the founding of a local circuit was needed, citing…
Descriptors: Debate, Higher Education, Intercollegiate Cooperation, Persuasive Discourse
Daar, Sheila; Drlik, Tanya; Olkowski, Helga; Olkowski, William – 1997
This report presents guidelines for developing an Integrated Pest Management (IPM) approach for educational facilities, and discusses the unique opportunities an IPM program can provide in the school science curriculum. This includes the hands-on experience IPM affords to students in the areas of biology, ecology, and least-toxic management of…
Descriptors: Curriculum, Elementary Secondary Education, Facilities Management, Guides
Pacific Resources for Education and Learning, Honolulu, HI. – 2001
The Pacific Eisenhower Mathematics and Science Regional Consortium was established at Pacific Resources for Education and Learning (PREL) in October, 1992 and completed its second funding cycle in February 2001. The Consortium is a collaboration among PREL, the Curriculum Research and Development Group (CRDG) at the University of Hawaii, and the…
Descriptors: Academic Standards, Curriculum Development, Elementary Secondary Education, Mathematics Education
Illinois State Dept. of Public Health, Springfield. – 1999
This 3-part manual is designed to assist school officials understand the principles of Integrated Pest Management and aid them in implementing those principles into a comprehensive pest control program in their facilities. Developed for Illinois, this guide can be applied in part or in total to other areas of the country. Part 1 explains what an…
Descriptors: Elementary Secondary Education, Guidelines, Pests, Program Development
Stauffer, Steve; Ferrentino, Rod; Koplinka-Loehr, Carrie; Sharpe, Katey – 1998
Guidelines are provided for those just beginning, or planning to improve, an educational facility's Integrated Pesticide Management (IPM) program. The manual's first chapter discusses what an IPM is and why it should be implemented. The second chapter provides the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation program contacts and…
Descriptors: Educational Facilities, Elementary Secondary Education, Guidelines, Pesticides
Council of Educational Facility Planners, International, Scottsdale, AZ. – 2001
This document presents information and development materials about "School Building Day" (an event spotlighting the school facility and developing support and pride in the community's schools) to help local school districts conduct their own "School Building Day" to be held on April 20th of 2001. Included are lists of suggested…
Descriptors: Elementary Secondary Education, Guidelines, Neighborhood Schools, Program Development
Robbins, James M.; Taylor, Lynn – 1996
This paper summarizes the development of the Adolescent Treatment Outcome Module (ATOM) to monitor the outcomes of mental health treatment of adolescents with emotional or behavioral problems. The module is intended to: provide reliable and valid information about outcomes of mental health care; be applicable across severity levels, clinical…
Descriptors: Adolescents, Emotional Disturbances, Evaluation Methods, Mental Health Programs
Institute for Rehabilitation and Research, Houston, TX. – 2002
The participant's manual for a national teleconference (January 23, 2002) provides materials on innovative independent living programs, especially the Mental Health Peer Support Project. Introductory material includes the conference agenda, information about the trainers, and information about the sponsoring organizations, the Independent Living…
Descriptors: Adults, Employment, Independent Living, Mental Disorders
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