Suggests educators who are not yet computer literate choose an alternative focus by learning to evaluate software and determine its potential for use in specific educational settings. Questions which should be asked when reviewing software on appropriate use, content, and characteristics are presented, along with a software evaluation checklist…

Offers a checklist for administrators to use in evaluating their interpersonal relationship with teachers. (HOD)

Discussion of checklists and their variations--job aids, algorithms, heuristics, and decision tables--covers what they are, how they are generated, and some implications of checklisting for instruction, evaluation, and learning. Examples of various kinds of checklists and 11 references are provided. (MBR)

A rating scale that allows teachers to evaluate specific areas related to management of the learning disabled student's individualized education program (IEP) is presented. Ten factors are assessed including systematic instruction of short-term objectives, preparation of individualized lesson plans, and provision of immediate feedback. (CL)

An 18-item check list is provided for principals to evaluate themselves relative to encouraging gifts and talents of their most able students. Suggestions are given in the areas of educational needs, specialized materials, and counseling. (MC)

A checklist was devised for the purpose of planning and evaluating follow-up studies in vocational rehabilitation. Brief guidelines are given for each of the features of the checklist, indicating what constitutes positive and negative qualities in follow-up studies. (Author)

At a series of workshops across the country, college and university physical plant administrators and chief business officials are working together to learn effective ways to manage energy and cut costs. (Author)

The field of autism is rapidly changing with increased funding for research into causes and treatments of this Autism Spectrum Disorder. This document will focus primarily on behavioral and communication treatment approaches that may be used within early intervention and/or preschool special education. Other treatment approaches that are not…

This check list contains tips for parents to help students reinforce and build upon what children learn at school: (1) Set a consistent time each day for doing homework; (2) Encourage children to make a homework checklist; (3) Provide assistance to help get started on a task; (4) Help children make a list of all needed materials before starting…

The Annual Report is a critical document in charter school accountability; it is intended to be a clear, concise report regarding school performance and its success in meeting Accountability Plan goals. The formatting for each school's report may be unique; however, there are required elements set forth in this document that must be included in…

A playground safety checklist provides an up-to-date play area inspection system based on standards from the American Society for Testing and Materials' F 1487-95 and the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission's Handbook for Public Playground Safety (1994). Guidelines address "public" playground equipment installed in parks, schools,…

What is the best and most economic way to identify pre-school children with handicaps? This study measures the relative effectiveness of parent check-lists and minimal screening procedures. (Editor)