An examination of the interface between the law of privileged communication and the professional standards of confidentiality reveals a gap between what the law is and what counseling and guidance personnel believe it is. The nature of the law is discussed, and evidence of disagreement with, and misunderstanding of the law by counselors is…

Explores the possibility that successful legal challenges might be made of community use of educational facilities for educational, recreational, or cultural purposes. (EA)

Sessions of the Association of College and University Housing Officers Convention stressed new areas of concern over housing contracts and student plans to adopt labor negotiation techniques to gain participation in housing policies and food service rules. (IR)

Describes incidents leading up to court decision, legal points of consideration, cases previously heard on which current cases are decided. Court participation is determined by verbal expressions of dissent which are peaceful and nondisruptive. (CJ)

The article reviews the use and limitations of medical and behavioral approaches (restraints, shock, drugs, punishment and aversive stimulation, reinforcement of incompatible behaviors, and overcorrection) to reduce self injury in visually impaired, mentally retarded persons. Legal and ethical considerations are pointed out. (Author/CL)

Within legislative, practice, and professional issues in school psychology, examples of action plans for hypothetical events are presented. These were produced by groups of conference participants to stimulate development of detailed plans for local, state and national use by school psychologists. Action plan resources and implementation and…

Presents a brief overview of visual and broadcast coverage of American courtrooms from 1935 to 1981; examines "Estes v. Texas," which effectively banned visual and broadcast coverage of the courts as a violation of due process; and examines "Chandler v. Florida" to determine the current status of such coverage. (FL)

Points out several liability considerations a classroom teacher should be made aware of in undertaking the role of cooperating teacher. (FL)

Discusses the liability of principals in court cases involving claims of educational malpractice or personal injury to students. Cites major cases and suggests ways in which principals can reduce the likelihood of suits. (PGD)

Higher education administrators planning for retrenchment should follow these guidelines: document the financial circumstances justifying retrenchment; devise a long-range financial plan; identify how and by whom retrenchment decisions are made; and know both the interests of and procedural protections available to faculty, staff, and other…