This handbook addresses the most frequently asked questions about international travel and exchange and gives suggestions to help parents, students, and school personnel avoid some of the problems arising from exchange activity. Chapters include information about: criteria for evaluating and selecting foreign travel and study programs;…

The last 30 years of U.S. political history have seen dramatic strides in the impact that minorities play in U.S. politics. This second volume of a two-volume set addresses the historical and contemporary impact of two of the largest minority groups in the United States. Divided into two sections, the encyclopedia addresses the political struggles…

Identifies resources for information about small-group learning and learning communities within large classes at the college level. These include institutional and grass roots initiatives, print and Web sites on theory and rationale for small-group learning, general resources on cooperative and small- group learning, general resources on large…

In light of the compliance requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act, this article explains adaptive computing technology and its use in the design of a new implementation of ORION, the online information system at the University of California Los Angeles. Addresses, both postal and electronic when possible, are provided for several…

This handbook has been guiding writers through the writing process for many years, helping them every step of the way, from getting ideas to getting published. In 110 chapters, the revised and updated 1996 edition presents the practical side of how to write and sell novels, short stories, articles, nonfiction books, poetry, and drama. The 3,000…

Asserts that elementary and middle school counselors are concerned about how to prevent substance abuse among students and how to identify substance abuse when it occurs. Discusses facts about various drugs, their effects, and evidence of abuse. Includes discussions of alcohol, stimulants, inhalants, cocaine, psychedelics, depressants, narcotics,…

This publication provides general information for Chinese students and researchers about procedures for identifying and applying to appropriate sources for financial aid. It describes the types of financial aid available, provides information about financial aid available from U.S. academic institutions, and from, or in cooperation with, the…

These materials were developed to make the structure and use of the chemical literature clear to chemistry students and to help them become independent and intelligent users of the library. The design of Chemical Literature Exercises and Resources (CLEAR) includes a users' note and five main parts: introduction to chemical literature, chemical…

This document identifies resources and suggests teaching strategies for use by elementary and secondary classroom teachers as they develop and implement legal education programs. Although the program was developed by teachers and legal experts for use in schools in Portland, Oregon, the developers believe that the materials can be adapted for use…

This 47th edition is a compilation of practical information and informed analysis of interest to the library, information, and book trade worlds. The volume is divided into six parts. Part 1 includes six Special Reports, as well as reports on the year's activities from federal agencies, federal libraries, and national and international library and…

Under the auspices of the School Mental Health Project in the Department of Psychology at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), the Center for Mental Health in Schools approaches mental health and psychosocial concerns from the broad perspective of addressing barriers to learning and promoting healthy development. To accommodate the…

Suggestions are given in three development areas: training new employees (functions and related areas to cover); references for new staff (recommended reading, information clearinghouses, and publications to stay informed); and staff management (characteristics of successful fund-raisers and development offices, and performance evaluation). (MSE)

Twenty sources of information and research related to student financial aid and/or postsecondary financing issues are listed. Included are periodicals, publications, agencies and institutions, and federal and private agencies that publish technical and statistical data. (JMD)

Common themes in the literature about college and university response to the developmental needs of adult students are outlined, and an annotated list of resources is provided. (MSE)

Describes Internet sites that are useful for educators planning a school garden. These sites offer information from copy-ready lessons to advice on every topic at all grade levels. Topics range from how-to's for basic gardening, to theme gardening, to discussions of agricultural crops and endangered plants. Many include links to other sites,…