Managing employee grievances at unionized institutions requires standardizing policies and procedures; processing grievances is costly, and mistakes can result in unfavorable court decisions. Steps are outlined for administrators handling grievances at various stages in the process, and a sample grievance form is given. (MSE)

Presents a six-step method for establishing a teacher evaluation program based on the plan developed in the Bettendorf (Iowa) school district. (WD)

A self-evaluation system for college faculty time analysis is described and the forms used for record-keeping are presented. The system permits: documentation of types and amounts of services made available; accuracy of accounting; ease in federal grant auditing; development of job descriptions for prospective employees; and personal time…

A recent study suggests that most respondents think organizations collect more sensitive information about people than is necessary; thus, personnel administrators should be taking immediate steps to safeguard information gathered of employees and applicants. Within this context, this article offers guidelines on keeping personnel files.…

An independent consultant retained for a school building project will monitor, troubleshoot, and see that the proper project management is being performed by the architect, engineer, and contractor. (Author/MLF)

The filing of complicated applications for student financial aid is discussed and the complicated issues involved in improving the forms are addressed. Problems in "forms simplification" and "forms commonality" are described, and the need for a single need-analysis system is emphasized. (LBH)

A discussion of college policy concerning the recording of student name changes reviews existing laws and professional guidelines about changing names and offers a suggested administrative protocol for adjusting student records. Policy and procedures concerning the records of former students, cross-referencing, and reprinting diplomas are also…

This evaluation handbook is a collection of forms, ideas and questionnaires designed to be of help to potential or actual adoptors/adaptors of Project Futureprint. They are arranged in order of chronological use from the beginning step of analyzing the present reading program at a specific school to the final form which is the Futureprint adoption…

One in a series of guides to Child Development Associate (CDA) training, this volume details information on the roles, responsibilities, and skills required of CDA field supervisors. Following the first chapter's introductory description of CDA goals, components, and programs, chapter 2 presents an overview of the broad areas of knowledge…

Intended for persons interested in operating preschool programs in California, these guidelines provide basic information on student eligibility, program requirements, and fiscal reporting. The first section provides background information on California preschool programs. Characteristics affecting children's eligibility for preschool services are…

Suggestions are presented to help special education teachers develop effective techniques for supervising paraprofessionals. Practices which can be used to make the supervision process more systematic and effective include: orientation to the classroom, and gradual introduction of duties; paraprofessional skill development; use of detailed lesson…

This booklet is about document analysis and its utility as a method in education evaluation, and is intended for evaluators in local school districts, regional education agencies, and state departments of education. Document analysis is described as a technique that relies heavily upon a variety of written materials for data, insights, and…

To evaluate their school management personnel, the Muhlenberg (Pennsylvania) School District adopted the Administrative Management by Objectives Appraisal System (AMOAS). Administrators are evaluated on the basis of objectives that they establish in conjunction with their immediate supervisor and on everyday job performance. Above satisfactory…

This handbook was developed to assist Oklahoma teachers, curriculum consultants, and administrators to improve the social studies program in their schools. The eight sections consist primarily of open-ended questions and checklists that allow for flexibility and adaptation in reviewing, analyzing, and evaluating the school's social studies…

This handbook was developed to assist educators in conducting a local curriculum review as a step in improving business education programs. The major portion of the handbook is a series of 22 self-evaluation checklists that are to be used for reviewing existing courses in such areas as accounting, business, computer education, economics,…