Otto Luening, one of the pioneers in the development of tape composition, talks about a variety of topics, including the education of musicians, the relationship between composer and teacher, his class for non-music majors, the musical training a teacher should have, and changes needed in music education. (RM)

Sound recordings can be used by social studies teachers to demonstrate shifting public images about railroads in the United States since the end of World War I. Included is a selected list of recordings containing train-related images and railroad-information themes and illustrations from 1920 to 1980. (RM)

Provides a list of references on creationism divided into six parts covering: books and collections of articles; articles on geological aspects; articles on physics and biological aspects; articles on philosophical and religious aspects; articles on educational, legal, sociological, historical, and public policy aspects; and major creationist…

The women's biographies cited can provide models for personal and career development and can acquaint secondary students with the roles and accomplishments of women representing various cultural and racial-ethnic groups throughout history. Criteria for selecting cited items, which address issues of sexism and discrimination, are listed. (RM)

Provides an annotated bibliography of sources that will help teachers select materials and structure activities in oral interpretation, readers theatre, improvisation, and creative speaking for the English classroom. (MM)

This catalogue has been created as part of the UCLA Center for Mental Health in Schools' effort to compile and disseminate a set of resources useful to addressing barriers to student learning. This resource packet categorizes and provides contact information on organizations focusing on children's mental health, education and schools, school-based…

This collection of essays about the Presidential wives of the 20th century through Nancy Reagan. An exploration of the records of first ladies will elicit diverse insights about the historical impact of these women in their times. Interpretive theories that explain modern first ladies are still tentative and exploratory. The contention in the…

To be effective, college learning assistance centers (LACs) must reflect the mission and goals of the institution and be coordinated with existing programs and services. Based on the literature, however, LACs engage in the following 14 major functions: (1) academic evaluation and diagnostic testing; (2) instruction in study skills and learning…

This guide for early childhood program administrators provides guidelines and makes suggestions for planning special events to facilitate opportunities for parents, children, teachers, and organizations to connect in ways that strengthen individuals and communities and raise money for the organization. Part 1, "Planning," focuses on…

This bibliography is designed to help administrators, special educators, general educators, and other school personnel access the wide body of knowledge available about behavioral matters, to aid in understanding and effectively addressing the behavior challenges associated with different disabilities, including autism,…

This collection gathers together over 50 high-quality materials to support environmental education (EE) curricula. Because each community has unique environmental and educational needs, the guide includes a broad set of educational materials that can be adapted to a variety of settings. The materials can be used to supplement educational…

This guide identifies key factors and considerations in developing a comprehensive, collaborative pupil services delivery system. In addition to describing what these considerations are, information is provided by developing a district and pupil services team. Emphasized here is the need for conceptualizing the delivery of pupil services within…

This directory lists selected national, state, and local resources, and provides an annotated listing of various materials for AIDS education and HIV prevention. Telephone numbers and hours of operation are provided for national, state, and local resources--a brief statement of each agency's purview is also given. Annotated resources are divided…

The population of the United States is growing more culturally diverse each year, and this diversity is clearly evident among families with young children; however, individuals who work in early childhood programs are not as diverse as those they serve. Moreover, many early childhood professionals have little preparation for working with families…

The Starting Points State and Community Partnerships for Young Children, a grants initiative among 11 states and cities, was initiated in 1996 by the Carnegie Corporation of New York to promote responsible parenthood, ensure high quality child care, provide children with good health and protection, and mobilize the public to support young children…