This article reports findings from a two-year study of 17 change agents working in three New York City school improvement programs. Interview, observation, and ranking data from the change agents, their managers, and their school clients were analyzed, and a synthesis of findings resulted in a list of 18 key skills for educational change agents.…

Supports the contention that learning disability and remedial reading professionals provide a similar service and, lacking interdisciplinary coordination, are in danger of duplicating services. Indicates support for interdisciplinary training that would foster coordination. (FL)

Encourages practicing school counselors to present programs at conferences and to provide in-service training for their faculties. Planning strategies are offered. (BL)

Energy engineers can help schools build complete energy conservation systems. These specialists (1) conduct thorough energy audits, (2) design and supervise retrofitting, (3) recommend and supervise preventive maintenance programs, (4) recommend computerized controls, and (5) monitor utility bills. This article includes description of a school…

Discussed is how an "art/ad bag"--a collection of materials provided by art publishers and other products packaged for distribution to conference registrants--can help offset the costs of conferences, provide a professional service to suppliers of art materials, and serve the membership of any state art education association. (RM)

The literature on the conflict between professional autonomy and bureaucratic controls is extensive. The author examines this literature in detail and concludes that the trend is toward further intrusions on worker autonomy.

A sample of 122 school psychologists on Long Island were surveyed to explore the relationship between the degree of inclusion in their schools and the amount of time they spent engaged in performing activities identified as facilitating inclusion and in completing one activity identified as a traditional assessment. The results concurred with past…

In response to the need for a more rich description of school professionals perceptions of the Instructional Consultation Team (IC-Team) model, interviews and surveys were conducted in one urban school to explore staff members experiences with and perceived impacts of the IC-Team in their school. Several major themes were derived from the analysis…

Discusses mental illness, its treatment within the black community, and the role of black professionals in that community. (RK)

Also appears in "English Journal, vol. 59, no. 1 (January 1970), 134-38, as "NCTE/ERIC Summaries & Sources: Operation Evaluation . (RD)

Also appears in "Elementary English, vol. 47, no. 1 (January 1970), 22-6, as "NCTE/ERIC Operation Evaluation . (RD)

Determined the extent to which social workers participate in self-help groups and examined their role in planning, developing, and supporting the groups continued existence. Results indicated that social workers perform important functions in supporting the growth and continued existence of self-help groups. (RC)

Presents the results of a study of North Carolina school counselors within their first five years of the profession. Professional difficulty was defined as a discrepancy between function and competence. From the study, a profile of elementary, junior high, and high school counselors can be determined. (Author)