The recent advent of “index card” software has allowed the creation of customized, user-friendly volunteer referral systems that can not only help local and district school personnel match identified special education classroom needs with volunteer resources, but also account for time schedules and other variables. An example of one system is presented using Multimate On-File™ an IBM-PC or compatible database management program.
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