This article describes a system of classroom management which is geared to the needs and abilities of individual pupils, primarily in mixed-ability classes. It involves the effective use of resource materials developed at a local center. (Author/SJL)

The activities described include production and/or procurement of special media textbooks (tape, large print, and braille) and specialized equipment, as well as the administrative service function. (Author)

Discusses how the British Post Office is using the Prestel information retrieval system. The information structure adopted for the Prestel databases and how the Prestel system hardware works are presented. Computer system software, types of information, and the impact of Prestel system on society are also presented. (HM)

Discusses three research topics which are concerned with eminently practical problems and deal at the same time with fundamental fluid dynamical problems. These research topics come from the general areas of chemical and biological engineering, geophysics, and pure mathematics. (HM)

Presents seven selected biology notes which could be used in the school biology courses. Each includes the name of the author and a description of activities suggested. (HM)

The article describes two systematic college career development programs into which sex-free materials could be incorporated, two intervention strategies on career socialization issues, and three additional resources specifically focusing on women's issues in career education. (MF)

Lists national organizations engaging in advocacy in areas of early childhood education. Provides contact information as well as brief mission statements for each organization. (AA)

Lists documents and videotapes recently entered into the ERIC (Educational Resources Information Center) and ECER (Exceptional Child Education Resources) databases that address the issue of enhancing the social competence of adolescents with disabilities at school and at work. Each listing includes a description of the content of the material. (CR)

Provides a discussion about Web sites for social studies teachers that are not specifically about social studies education, but could be helpful to teachers. Covers topics such as file management Web sites, classroom management Web sites, Web sites that provide access to electronic mail, and entertaining Web sites. (CMK)

Argues that the publication of student writing from all levels of an English program motivates students, provides instructional material, and validates the process approach to teaching writing. (TB)

Discusses the use of electronic portfolios in higher education. Highlights include availability of the Web and databases; the growth of vendors in this area; benefits to students, faculty, and administrators, including statistics for accreditation; data storage; data security; certification issues; and a list of ePortfolio tools and resources.…

This article argues that many of the traditional texts used in education-leadership programs contain more disinformation than information. Focuses on the issue of validly, with key components of correctness, truthfulness, and precision. Much material taken from Achilles & Finn (April 2002). (Contains 1 table and 30 references.) (AUTHOR/WFA)

Focuses on music education at the early childhood level, addressing materials that assist teachers in developing the reception and expression skills of children. Reviews materials such as, "First Steps in Music for Infants and Toddlers,""MusicPlay," and "Jump Right In." Includes Web sites and other resources. (CMK)

Reviews video programs and film materials for the teaching of mechanics. Describes 13 videos of the Open University. Discusses other resources of visual materials. (YP)

Reviews a general study guide to materials on Iroquois diplomacy collected during a three-year project by the D'Arcy McNickle Center (Newberry Library). Summarizes five interpretative essays included in the guide which place Iroquois treaties in their historical and cultural contexts. (SV)