Produced as the result of a leadership training course for early childhood program directors and designed to be used by directors as an independent guide, this manual is a practical resource for program directors who do not have the time or funds to obtain the specialized training needed for effective administration. Contents focus on basic…

Defining the role of the school district's attorney and selecting the proper individual to fill that role are the two major topics of this booklet. The first chapter, by Edgar H. Bittle, reviews the district counsel's range of responsibilities. Chapter 2, by Ralph D. Stern, focuses on the attorney's role in policy matters. In the third chapter,…

A study examined the physical ability requirements for entry-level corrections officers in the California. The study, which was undertaken at the request of the California Board of Corrections, had the following objectives: statewide job analysis of the requirements of three entry-level positions in county agencies--corrections officer, probation…

The 11 processes and models, developed between 1979-82 for use by local migrant education projects, include guidelines for assessing the project's needs for external resources in all program areas and for conducting an inventory of the materials and equipment needs. A process for analyzing staffing is followed by tips for hiring bilingual staff. A…

Developed by the National Center on Child Abuse and Neglect, this manual provides Child Protective Service (CPS) supervisors with a conceptual framework for practice and offers specific practice-oriented advice on how to effectively carry out supervisory functions. The manual focuses on building a foundation for effective service delivery, the…

Information from meetings on the legal aspects of child sexual abuse is used a starting point for a discussion of risk management and program improvement plans intended to safeguard child care center staff from unwarranted accusations. A full-page chart of "Self-Defense Strategies" is included. (DR)

This book offers 11 essays on hiring in American colleges and universities that explore large issues and provide practical suggestions from the insights and observations of the various contributors. The book is intended to apply to all levels and all types of positions and to help administrators in their efforts to select the best candidate and to…

This paper outlines a process for hiring the best candidate for a faculty or staff position, particularly structuring the process and conducting resume reviews and interviews. The entire paper proceeds from the assumption that no management function is more critical than the hiring of faculty and staff. The first section provides suggestions for…

This book was created to assist youth-camp directors define their camp jobs to improve employee performance assessment, training, and hiring. The book, aimed at clarifying issues in fair-hiring practices required by the 1990 Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), includes the descriptions of 31 jobs. Each description includes the job's minimum…

Clarifying guidelines are presented for use by California community college districts in interpreting Title 5 of the California Administrative Code, which requires the adoption of employee affirmative action plans, including goals and timetables to increase the number of ethnic minorities and women in district employment. Following material on the…

This booklet consists of highlights of regulations issued by the United States Department of Labor, the Office of Civil Rights of the Department of Education, the Office of Personnel Management, and various other federal agencies regarding affirmative action in the hiring of the handicapped, especially persons who have recovered from mental or…

Staff development at Project Development through Adventure Responsibility and Education (D.A.R.E.), an outdoor experiential education program for troubled youth, administered by the Ontario Ministry of Community and Social Services, Children's Service Division, stresses three components: the selection process, training progressions, and…

This guide to interviewing and selecting elementary school teachers and administrators covers evaluating resumes, establishing rapport with job applicants, considering legal aspects of interviewing, controlling the interview, evaluating the applicant, closing the interview, checking references, and maintaining interview records. Job-related…

The selection of a highly qualified staff is important to the development of an excellent school. In this article, school administrators are advised in the area of personnel selection about preparations for interviewing, conducting an interview, relevant questioning, and the art of effective listening. A major contribution is a review of what…

This publication presents six primary tools employers can use to narrow or eliminate pay gaps in their workplaces. After each tool is a discussion of the problem and examples of "best practices" by employers that have won the Department of Labor's Opportunity 2000 and EVE (Exemplary Voluntary Efforts) awards. The report is divided into six tools:…