This document presents the second edition of the World-of-Work map. The World-of-Work map is described as a depiction of important similarities and differences among occupations using J. L. Holland's hexagon, which shows relationships among six types of occupations (realistic, investigative, artistic, social, enterprising, and conventional). The…

The first of two articles by members of a committee researching administrative shortage shows that administrator burnout may be the cause. Districts are exploring systemic ways to provide additional support to site administrators, including additional released time, rethinking job responsibilities, and the notion of co-principals. (MLF)

Provides an overview of types of correctional institutions. Suggests that secondary school teachers inform students about corrections careers and the nature of the work and conditions. Compares juvenile and adult facilities, men's and women's prisons, and federal and state institutions. Describes credentials required to work in corrections. (SG)

Built on the premise that good school-age care jobs are the cornerstone of high-quality services for school-age youth and their families, this guide presents model work standards for school-age care providers. The guide begins with a description of the strengths and challenges of the school-age care profession. The model work standards are…

Intended for teachers, counselors, job placement specialists, employers, and disabled persons, this publication provides information about jobs performed in business and industry by persons with disabilities. Each of the 71 job descriptions presented specifies the type of job, disability of the person performing the job, company information, job…

Presents results of a comprehensive employment survey of Association for Educational Communications and Technology members which covered work setting, job classification, education required for present position, educational level attained, length of employment, annual income, demographic data, basis of employment, and sources of funding for…

School administrators today must learn on the job and develop new skills while providing instructional leadership every day. Leaders must accept and adapt new theories and allow themselves to grow. Ultimately, it is the school leaders' responsibility to match skills to the needs of every student. (MLF)

This book contains group instructional exercises designed to help older workers who are new to America make a satisfactory and satisfying adjustment to work in America. The plans present information and strategies for dealing with cultural issues that need to be addressed prior to active involvement in employment or training. They are designed for…

Reviews information on part-time professionals from legislatures and associations, reports on informal survey of five academic library administrators, and examines part-time librarian situation at a community college (salaries, fringe benefits, adjunct decision making, different success scales). American Library Association's Part Time Employment…

This report is intended to stimulate initiatives on the part of governmental, professional, and consumer organizations and institutions that prepare educational interpreters who work with deaf students. Following an introductory chapter on the development of educational interpreting for deaf students, other chapters discuss: (1) job titles and…

These teacher's materials for a three-unit competency-based course were developed to provide employers and their employees with current information about ways to protect themselves against personal and business-related crimes. They may be used in secondary and postsecondary education settings and in short-term adult training programs. The three…

This book presents information on career opportunities in civil engineering. Chapter 1 focuses on the scope of civil engineering, discussing: role of scientist, engineer, and technologists; engineering and engineering technology; civil engineer's role and obligations; and other information. Chapter 2 considers such aspects of the education for…

This manual outlines and explains procedures for conducting a study of the exact content and requirements of jobs in order to develop an information base for students to use in evaluating their suitability for given jobs. Addressed in the first half of the guide are the following topics: the meaning of the term job study, the image of a job,…

This book presents information on career opportunities in mechanical engineering. Chapter 1 describes the historical development of mechanical engineering and its interactions with society, considers the growth of the American Society of Mechanical Engineers, and discusses the relevance of mechanical engineering to present-day and future society.…

This analysis examines the effects of school and organizational characteristics on teacher turnover and, in turn, school staffing problems. The analyses are based on data from the Schools and Staffing Survey and its supplement, the Teacher Followup Survey, a large, comprehensive, nationally representative survey of teachers and schools conducted…