If educational leaders can reduce the structural causes of stress distress, they can provide an atmosphere that is less prone to malingering. Role clarity is particularly crucial in job satisfaction and organizational stress. (BRR)

The guidelines discuss ways to organize effective Community Advisory Committees (CACs) as required by California special education legislation. The CAC, it is explained, is composed of parents, handicapped pupils or adults, professionals, and interested citizens. Six functions are outlined, and potential effects on the district and the…

Reports a study of a connectedness' versus separateness' orientation in adolescents' reasoning about friendship, loyalty, and understanding of political and social order. Conflict resolution for students having a connectedness orientation focused on negotiation; in separateness orientation, the focus was on codes of conduct. Adolescent males…

The authors discuss the school psychologist's role as part of the Exceptional Education Programs in Wisconsin Corrections. They examine the traditional training of school psychologists and explore the need for additional role development. (Editor/CT)

The article describes a strategy used to teach sign communication to severely handicapped students in the classroom. It recommends that the speech-language pathologist adopt a consultant role in service delivery. (Author)

Lists criteria that contribute to being an effective school board member. Especially intended for a newly elected board member. (Author/WD)

This model is designed to assist educators in determining their role expectations and proficiency levels and to use this information to plan experiences for extending one's own professional growth. (Author)

To effectively prepare for negotiations: develop a sound philosophy; establish priorities; plan how to promote those priorities; practice fair negotiating procedures; and then assess through a postmortem the gains achieved by both parties, to help prevent personal and personnel problems. (Author)

A trustee of long experience outlines 13 principles for trustee participation, concerning the trustee's role, relationships with others in leadership positions, and expectations. (MSE)

In British Columbia, special education learning assistance teachers focus on assessment, instruction, and consultation, although the role lacks definition. School-based preparation allows for opportunities to apply newly acquired skills. (CL)

Special education paraprofessionals play an important role in providing services to severely/profoundly retarded children, making their interaction with parents also important. Paraprofessionals need to be trained to communicate with parents and to serve as a team member in such functions as collecting information and consulting on home behavior…

It is up to the governor to assume the leadership for providing the citizens with a vision of what a quality education can be. (Author/MLF)

The article describes a tool to increase professional effectiveness in supervisory conferencing in speech-language pathology based on the dual areas of role expectations for clinicians and personal needs as derived from Maslow's hierarchy of needs. The conferencing questionnaire aids in recognizing the needs of the supervisee, stating problems,…

The "School Administrator's Guide to Implementing Language Programming" serves as a starting point to plan for and implement language programming. It provides a general overview; suggests practical strategies for working with students, parents, teachers and the surrounding community; and includes details on areas to address in selecting…

The manual for due process hearing officers in Utah provides information on prehearing activities, hearing activities, decision making processes, and final reporting on hearings regarding conflicts or disagreements between the parents and the school district concerning the most appropriate educational program for the handicapped child. An…