This 322-point checklist was designed to help executives make an intelligent choice when selecting a small computer for a business. For ease of use the questions have been divided into ten categories: Display Features, Keyboard Features, Printer Features, Controller Features, Software, Word Processing, Service, Training, Miscellaneous, and Costs.…

This form, initially developed from information gathered in an extensive literature search on the subject of storage and care of non-book materials, was designed to assist librarians in evaluating the quality of their storage and care practices for photographs and negatives. The form was field-tested for value and usability in 20 selected…

Designed as a practical aid to the beginning cataloger, this guide details the procedures for cataloging and the physical processing of materials in a school or small public library. Both general principles and specific practices are outlined, from the organization of cataloging work to instructions for the typing and filing of catalog and shelf…

Checklists for use in evaluating the progress of students in the primary and middle grades of elementary school in terms of their understanding of the methods of science and some aspects of scientific literacy are presented. The checklists are based on the objectives of the Science Curriculum Improvement Study, and deliberately ignore subject…

This check list points out many of the problems that lead to failing media centers. (Author)

This article contains a list of considerations for use by the educator who is interested in buying a personal computer, but who lacks the technical expertise needed in such a selection. (MP)

Presented is a checklist of child, placement situation, and family parameters which contribute to successful mainstream placement for hearing impaired students. (CL)

A checklist of 26 behaviors is offered to help elementary level teachers determine where students are experiencing organizing or sequencing difficulties. Eight remediation suggestions for promoting organized behavior in learning disabled students are offered. (CL)

Presents a general definition of a system; outlines a collection of properties identified through a review of the literature to be used as a criterion for determining whether an aggregation of objects is a system; and tests a computer-based system against the checklist to see how it measures up. (MBR)

Music directors assume that students know what advance preparations must be made for a trip and what items they may need. Many find out the hard way that this is not necessarily so. A checklist that directors can give to students to help them plan for a trip is presented. (RM)

A check list of questions designed to help freshmen composition students organize themes. (RB)

This document provides an overview of the best practices and legal requirements regarding the reevaluation procedures under the IDEA to make the process more relevant for IEP teams as they approach this issue. Sections include: (1) Authority; (2) Questions/Answers; (3) Reevaluation Process; (4) Individualized Reevaluation Plan; (5) Summary…

This checklist serves as a guide during various stages of a library design process to help ensure that all needed spaces and functions are included, to help enable the evaluation of existing library spaces as part of a library's needs assessment process, and to help provide data and support to the library in presentations that might be made to…

This document describes how to investigate and evaluate moisture and mold problems in educational facilities, and presents the key steps for implementing a remediation plan. A checklist is provided for conducting mold remediation efforts along with a resource list of helpful organizations and governmental agencies. Appendices contain a glossary,…