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Willoughby, Brian – Southern Poverty Law Center (NJ1), 2012
Your school has plans and protocols in place to respond to fires, severe weather, medical emergencies, fights and weapons possession. But what about school incidents like those listed above that involve bigotry and hate? Are plans in place to respond to a bias incident or hate crime? Too often these plans are created in the moment during the…
Descriptors: School Culture, Social Bias, Antisocial Behavior, Crisis Management
National Survey of Student Engagement, 2012
The National Survey of Student Engagement (NSSE) documents dimensions of quality in undergraduate education and provides information and assistance to colleges, universities, and other organizations to improve student learning. Its primary activity is annually surveying college students to assess the extent to which they engage in educational…
Descriptors: National Surveys, Student Surveys, Undergraduate Students, Learner Engagement
International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions (NJ1), 2007
The Guidelines are focused on the library services to babies and toddlers, their families and supporting organizations dealing with early literacy and appropriate services for the very young. Early brain development research has shown the unequivocal impact that talking, singing and reading to babies and toddlers can have on their acquisition of…
Descriptors: Libraries, Public Libraries, Library Services, Guidelines
Wolk, James; And Others – Human Services in the Rural Environment, 1987
Examines issues and problems confronting 20 caregivers of victims of Alzheimer's disease in rural southwest Missouri and the formal and informal services they received. Suggests that coordination of formal/informal supports must be improved. Describes characteristics and incidence of Alzheimer's disease and implications for rural areas with high…
Descriptors: Disabilities, Family Environment, Family Problems, Health Needs
Indiana State Dept. of Education, Indianapolis. Div. of Special Education. – 1987
The document is intended to provide practical information to custodians and cafeteria workers who come into contact with emotionally handicapped (EH) students during the course of their work day. An initial section describes typical characteristics of EH students and lists examples of such negative behaviors as noncompliance, physical and verbal…
Descriptors: Behavior Disorders, Behavior Modification, Elementary Secondary Education, Emotional Disturbances
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D'Augelli, Anthony R.; And Others – Journal of Rural Community Psychology, 1987
A study of 34 lesbian women in an informal helping network in a rural community found that nearly half were uninvolved in heterosexual social networks. For help with personal problems, respondents turned to other lesbian women and nongay friends who knew of their affectional status. (JHZ)
Descriptors: Coping, Friendship, Helping Relationship, Lesbianism
Ricken, William – Human Services in the Rural Environment, 1987
Describes services of the Salvation Army's network of rural local service units. Discusses relationship between local units, community agencies, and regional Service Extension Departments. Provides examples of individuals who received aid coordinated by local volunteers where formal social services were unavailable. Emphasizes Salvation Army's…
Descriptors: Agency Cooperation, Community Cooperation, Community Involvement, Community Services