Evaluates the effectiveness of the consultative process, as determined by four reviewed studies. Discusses consultative needs and practices of teachers in schools of different grade levels, and stresses the importance of peer consultation. Suggests recommendations for improving the practice of educational consultation. (JD)

To handle the major school budgetary and operating challenges posed by the energy, transportation, food service, maintenance, equipment, and material problems, administrators must look to improved management, improved operations, and optimization of existing resources. (Author/MLF)

Maryland is the first state to require every student to perform service as a condition of receiving a high school diploma. In Baltimore, once electives became mandatory, a new coordinator for service learning was appointed, a service-learning program--the Baltimore Alliance for Student Service--was established, and a revised five-year…

Studied the efforts of a state-funded evaluation support unit in Rhode Island to increase evaluation capacity in 13 community-based organizations through a needs assessment, on-site technical assistance, a workshop series, and selected model projects. Measures of organizational needs, staff confidence, and agency progress are used to document…

A nationwide survey of 1,185 academic sociologists examined their extramural consulting activities. About 72% had done consulting work, primarily presentations, writings, and survey research. Top three types of organizations worked for were voluntary organizations, government, and educational groups. As consultants, respondents made limited use of…

An essential component of community-based rural development is the leadership and problem-solving abilities of local people. The Colorado Rural Revitalization Project--a joint venture of two universities and a state agency--provided educational, consultative, and technical assistance services for a 1-year capacity-building program in 47…

A survey of 42 of 45 Illinois community colleges found that (1) they offer public and private sector clients various technology transfer programs and services; (2) administrator leadership is extremely important; (3) partnerships are common; and (4) highly visible programs, increased funding, and technologically advanced equipment and facilities…

This survey of 48 state directors of special education found that states are at various stages in developing policies and guidelines for serving individuals with traumatic brain injury, resulting in differing forms of technical assistance and training, definitions, and eligibility criteria. (JDD)

In 1994, a multiagency service team, consisting of state and federal agencies, colleges, private consultants, and nonprofit organizations, was formed to coordinate delivery of technical assistance services to small manufacturers in Maine's wood products industry. Results were generally positive but showed the need to carefully match assistance…

Latvia is striving to rebuild its socioeconomic system by strengthening continuing education and training in cooperation with British partners. The partnership has resulted in formation of international networks, comprehensive adult-education needs analysis, increased awareness of lifelong learning, modest European Community funding, and joint…

Describes the Center for Applied Linguistics (CAL), a private, non-profit, non-affiliated organization in Washington, DC (with a satellite division in Sarasota, Florida). CAL conducts a wide range of activities, including research, teacher education, analysis and dissemination of information, design and development of instructional materials,…

Describes and analyzes a training program for school support agents carried out in Madrid, Spain, from 1990 to 1992. Explores the institutional, cultural, and personal factors influencing program implementation. Addresses problems involved in reconstructing the theory and practice of external support through inservice training of school support…

The Penn School of Nursing and the Macy Foundation established a comprehensive institute and technical assistance program to help nursing schools advance academic nursing practice. The Penn School consulted with 21 participating schools, providing institutes, conferences, a listserv and a web-based knowledge center focused on integrating research,…

Since 1962, the National Center for Community Education and the Coalition for Community Schools (NCCE) has been promoting community schools by providing leadership development, training and technical assistance. The Coalition is an alliance of 170 national, state and local organizations that promotes community schools as the most effective vehicle…

Used data from many sources to examine the reform of secondary education in Argentina in the 1990s. Findings suggest that political, economic, and technical factors, as well as strategies chosen by the national government, limited the implementation of reforms. (SLD)