Implementation of Response to Intervention for English Language Learners

Response to Intervention is utilized to provide parents, teachers, and specialists with the data needed to implement and measure the effectiveness of evidence-based instructional and behavioral strategies matched to student needs. English Language Learners are in particular need of research-based instruction paired with progress monitoring as they seek to meet state standards in a new language. Parents, students, and school personnel all benefit from seeing Christ-like consideration for foreigners modeled through Response to Intervention

Methodology in our madness

It is a great pleasure to present the first issue of a new journal. However, the more sceptical reader might wonder whether yet another new journal is really needed. In this editorial we attempt to justify our self-indulgence and to set out our vision for Survey Research Methods

Etransactions in the Australian supply chain setting

Many sectors of the Australian economy have, in recent years, undertaken an analysis of their supply chain structures. Each sector has determined the underlying technologies to be recommended for use on the basis of past practice in that sector and, in some cases, international practice in the sector. In this article, the authors examine the current role of e-transactions within the context of Australian supply chains. Our analysis indicates that there is a bifurcation of technical choices along the demarcations of XML and EDI business solutions. For instance, while Mining and Finance have gone the XML route, Wholesale and Retail Trade, along with Transport and Storage have chosen EDI. Moreover, the Health sector appears to be leaning towards keeping both options open to its organizations. We argue that two factors will need to be considered which will be affected greatly by this parting of the ways on the technology issue. One is the concept of ‘design for supply chain’ which involves demand generation through joint development of new products and the flow of material across different supply chain entities. The second is the impact of the growth of global trade within international economic blocs. A natural conclusion is that Australian industry must support a merging of EDI and XML standards

JOINT PUBLIC VENTURES COST ALLOCATION: ALTERNATIVE AND CONSEQUENCES

An in depth discussion of the nature, structure and financing of intergovernmental arrangements in the production of public services. Includes economic justification, methods of allocating costs and examples of joint ventures.Public Economics,

SUMMARY OF CONDITIONAL LAND TRANSFER AGREEMENTS

Brief history of P.A. 425 of 1984, discussion of contract provisions, tabular summaries of agreements filed since 1985 and analysis of emerging issues.Land Economics/Use,

BUYING AND SELLING FIRE PROTECTION

Detailed examination of how and why townships and municipalities buy and sell fire services. Includes outline of various pricing methods.Risk and Uncertainty,

ROLE OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS: POLICY MAKING V. ADMINISTRATION AND SERVING ON STATUTORY BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS

Defines the responsibilities of county commissioners and discusses roles as policy makers versus administrators.Public Economics,

Evaluation of anti-freeze viscosity modifier for potential external tank applications

Viscosity modifiers and gelling agents were evaluated in combination with ethylene glycol and dimethyl sulfoxide water eutectics. Pectin and agarose are found to gel these eutectics effectively in low concentration, but the anti-freeze protection afforded by these compositions is found to be marginal in simulations of the intended applications. Oxygen vent shutters and vertical metallic surfaces were simulated, with water supplied as a spray, dropwise, and by condensation from the air

The attitudes, knowledge and practices of Maltese family doctors in disease prevention and health promotion

Introduction: Family doctors are in a unique position to advocate health promotion and disease prevention, though it is known that this is not always given its due importance due to various reasons. Aim: To assess the knowledge, attitudes and practices of Maltese family doctors in health promotion and disease prevention. The results of the study were compared with a similar study in 2000. Methodology: A validated questionnaire was sent in 2011 to all Maltese general practitioners (GPs) and GP trainees. The results were analysed statistically. A focus group was conducted to discuss the results and develop a set of recommendations. Results: An improvement was seen in health promotion practice since 2000. Family doctors look after their own health better. However, they have difficulties regarding which prevention guidelines they should follow. Time constraints remain the biggest obstacle to promoting health. GPs who are involved in post- graduate teaching activities find it easier to promote health (p<0.05), while doctors working in both private and public settings find it most difficult (p<0.05). GPs who smoke find it harder to advise on smoking cessation (p<0.05), while doctors who are obese find it more difficult to recommend exercise (p<0.05). Conclusions and recommendations: Health promotion practice by family doctors is on the increase, yet there is clearly room for enhancement of their service. Web-based training, lectures and seminars would help family doctors to enhance their knowledge. Flyers, posters and video-clips in waiting areas could increase patient awareness on healthy lifestyles.peer-reviewe