Discusses the possibilities for day care centers to expand their role by providing families with additional services, such as haircuts, grocery delivery, voter registration, dry cleaning, and gift wrapping, through arrangements with independent contractors. Notes that such a value-added approach can help attract and retain business for the center.…

In this article, the author describes how the schools are dealing with issues that used to be the responsibility of parents and others in society. In recent years, school boards have taken on some of the services like breakfast and lunch programs, health care, and before-and after-school programs among others. Schools are asked to provide basic…

Viewing job placement as the keystone in a metaphoirical arch which represents the school's career development services (on one side, the educational structure; on the other, the world of work), the author sees it both as a source of feedback for evaluation and as a way of showing accountability. (Author/AJ)

This report considers H.R. 1013, the Education of the Handicapped Amendments of 1990, a bill that extends certain authorities of the Education of the Handicapped Act; makes amendments to the bill; and recommends its passage as amended. The Committee proposes to continue the discretionary programs of the Act, parts C through G, through fiscal year…

This booklet provides guidelines to help school business officials develop sound procedures for keeping proper accounts of and managing the money raised and spent in the course of conducting student activity programs. The booklet notes the roles of the administrators and activity advisers related to management of the student activity fund, then…

The fact sheet, intended for adults and young adults with disabilities, discusses issues to consider in planning for postsecondary education. Readers are urged to assert themselves in the process of planning for and obtaining services. Guidelines for examining career options and personal needs are given as well as practical suggestions for dealing…

The expansion of an Atlanta NPR affiliate from classroom supplement to city-wide service. (Author)

This study comprised part of the evaluative research of the Experimental Schools Program (ESP) in Tacoma, Washington. Its purpose was to determine educators' perceptions of (a) the character of ESP schools, and (b) the extent of change in the district owing to ESP intervention. A questionnaire was developed concerning possible outcomes, services,…

The papers read at the Student Personnel Workshop sponsored by the GT 70 Consortium of Junior Colleges are presented. The workshop, held at William Rainey Harper College, was attended by representatives from ten junior colleges from ten states. Presentations included: Exceptional Practices in Junior College Student Personnel Programs, A…

Since the state of Ohio has combined the certification requirements for the professions of school librarians and directors of audiovisual services, the professional interests of these two groups were compared to discover if they have identical interests. A questionnaire was devised with rating scales for areas of professional concern. The…

The administrative functions providing non-technical services to the technical research staff are often seen by researchers as antagonists, but they can enhance the research effort if organized and run correctly. To be effective, the services should be designed to enhance and not destroy creativity. (MSE)

Presents the winners of a competition for novel advertising ideas in campus bookstores. (PG)

Review of recent trends in school health services reveals many areas which have become the domain of several specialized disciplines within the schools. Unless the current school physician acquires deeper interest and knowledge in these fields, his influence and value in the school setting will diminish and he may be replaced by other personnel…

Describes how a regional enrichment center (REC) can offer big district services and materials to small districts. (Author)