This study investigated the acquisition of word initial s clusters of 3-5 year old Dutch children with phonological disorders. Within these clusters, sl was produced correctly most often, whereas sn and sx were the more difficult clusters. In cluster reductions, s+obstruent and sl clusters reduction patterns followed the Sonority Sequencing…

Describes how business students at the University of Oklahoma improved the school's print management by initiating an alternative charging system, networking the printers, and choosing the right hardware and software. Reasons why the UnipriNT Print Management system was chosen to manage the computer lab's printing services are discussed. (GR)

The introduction of tuition fees in 1998 has transferred more of the cost of higher education (HE) onto students and inevitably their families. As students make a greater contribution towards their education, they have increased expectations regarding the services and facilities that higher education institutions (HEIs) provide in support of their…

Social stories were developed in order to support individuals with autism to better cope with social situations, an area of particular difficulty for this population. Despite its growing popularity, there is limited research evidence on the effectiveness of this approach. A review of research on social stories undertaken between 1994 and 2004 was…

The article describes the efforts of a woman in securing, through court litigation, clean intermittent catheterization as a related service for her child with spina bifida. Effects of the decision process on the mother, family, and child are noted. (CL)

The trend toward increasing numbers of deaf students in college and postsecondary programs is illustrated in statistics, and typical support services in postsecondary programs are cited. (CL)

Suggestions to help school administrators continue school lunch programs. (MLF)

The Elementary guidance and Psychological Services project of the Memphis public schools, an effort to find children who need help and to see that they receive it, is described. (DB)

The article surveys the domain of helping services usually available in the schools and suggests ways in which these services can be used by the classroom teacher. Factors to consider in the helping process are listed. Help for teachers is considered in terms of three categories: management competencies, instructional competencies, and interaction…

Suggests principles for making decisions about outsourcing, privatizing, or contracting school services: know your costs, specify results within the request for proposal (RFP), and face reality and focus on the mission. (EV)

Explores the decision by colleges and universities to outsource or self-operate school services such as food, bookstores, and maintenance. Discusses factors influencing the decision, the pros and cons of outsourcing, and the importance of maintaining the goal of improving operations. (EV)

Presents survey findings on the extent to which schools and colleges are reducing their use of outsourced non-educational services. The survey results disclose common contract services, reasons why these services are acquired, the number of contract services now used by individual institutions, and the percentage of institutions that expect their…

An interesting thing happened on the way to implementing the "No Child Left Behind" (NCLB) Act. When federal officials focused on one of the pillars of the legislation--school choice--they found that many of the states were way ahead of them on this issue. Moreover, choice is a near-empty policy in many urban districts where the NCLB is…

Because children who are deaf or hard of hearing are being identified at birth, fitted with advanced hearing technology, and enrolled in early intervention programs, families increasingly seek professionals who can provide services that support their choice of listening and spoken language. The increased demand for these services and shortages of…