This technical manual provides detailed guidance to building owners, asbestos program managers, and operations and maintenance (O&M) workers for managing asbestos-containing materials (ACM) in buildings. The manual addresses four different types of ACM found in buildings and three different levels of precaution which may be warranted by…

A look at dishwashers should help budget-conscious administrators decide which equipment is best for their particular food service operation. (Author)

Teachers who believe that the school's evaluation program respects due process rights are better able to provide the diversity of educational thought and opportunity so necessary to effective school programs. (Author/MF)

An experiment was conducted to determine whether a correspondence exists between what students say they know, and what they actually know as shown by an achievement test. Results suggest that for survey purposes, asking people whether they possess information may be a satisfactory method for determining their knowledge. (MS)

The approach taken by Columbia University in selecting a programing language for its administrative data processing operations provides a guide for others who need to pick a programing language for an installation. A table of good and bad features of various programs is included. (DE)

Provides a checklist for helping educators estimate the costs of purchasing computers and maintaining a computer program. (MP)

Describes the nature and function of source and reference databases in the geosciences and discusses current trends in the development of such databases. A 32-item reference list and a directory listing geoscience databases from around the world (including information on organizational sponsors and online accessibility) accompany the text. (JL)

Outdoor instructors should know legal considerations including inherent dangers, program objectives, participant awareness, participant evaluation, supervision, professional conduct, safety considerations, and negligence. Threats of law suits can be diminished with care, "foreseeability," appropriate techniques and equipment, and well-prepared…

Describes eight ways of using "The Book of Lists" to stimulate the thinking and imaginations of high school social studies students. The author also presents examples of ways lists can be used to teach concepts and to clarify values. (AM)

The 50-item Utilization Enhancement Checklist involves: determining evaluator role; understanding organizational context; planning; conducting the evaluation; and communicating evaluative information. The checklist is presented as a summary of the preceding nine articles. (Available from: Jossey-Bass, Inc., 433 California St., San Francisco, CA…

Describes some common vision problems and lists classroom behavior symptoms which may help the classroom teacher to detect a child with poor vision. (SJL)

Provides an observation checklist that enables school administrators to discuss with teachers specific aspects of successful remedial reading instruction. (Author/FL)

Offers 16 suggestions for anyone who wants to succeed as a school administrator. (JM)