A measure of potential performance for counselors is needed as an adjunct to the information presently employed in selection decisions. One possible method of developing such a potential performance criterion and the steps taken in attempting to validate it are discussed. (Author)

Using the group process for interviewing potential new staff members pays big dividends to the school and to the applicant, says this writer. He tells how the process has worked for him. (Editor)

Investigates the impact of a course in general semantics on the operational assumptions, related to education, of prospective teachers and presents an instrument with statistical reliability to be used in the recruitment of teachers. (RB)

Young children have certain predictable responses to books. (JH)

A list and brief description of beginning reading kits representative of the variety of kits currently on the market. (Author)

Asserts that the principalship is most often filled by self-selection from the teaching ranks, meeting degree requirements, attaining certification, and finding favor in the central office. Proposes eight attributes as representing potential for the role. (WM)

Authors have found that the test-like atmosphere of undivided attention and high motivation extant during short quizzes provides the instructor with a unique opportunity to enhance learning. (Editor)

Having a peer present for at least a substantial part of an employment interview should help school administrators select an employee who will be happy and effective in the position. (Author/MLF)

Children are able to cope with a majority of problems of learning and growing; some problems, however, may require guidance and support. A technique available to all people, trained or untrained in counseling or guidance is bibliotherapy--a process of dynamic interaction between the personality of the reader and literature which may be used for…

This learning packet was designed by the Special Education Supervisor Training Project (SEST) to develop professional supervisory competency in establishing a set of evaluative criteria and procedures to determine the quality, utility, and availability of learning materials, and to organize and conduct review sessions where teachers and other…

A compilation of reference books published in 1974 or late 1973 that should be of unique value for the small and medium-sized public and academic library. (PF)

A preview of the survey results to be presented in an all-day program on book marketing and library selection at the American Library Association Conference in San Francisco. (Author)