The paper describes a cooperative teacher training program operated by California State University at Hayward and the Clausen House service-delivery system (a satellite system of six group homes and an apartment living complex serving adults with mental retardation) in Oakland, California. Sections address rationale for the program, the program…

The "30-Line Test," 30 lines of prose that must be proofread to determine whether they are mechanically correct, has proved to be a successful method for increasing skills awareness without seriously interrupting the flow of literature or humanities content in a class. (Author/IRT)

These five symposium papers describe housing programs designed for older adults. "Agency-Sponsored Co-op House for Older People," by Janet L. Witkin, discusses a co-op house for nine people in the Los Angeles area. Development of the program is outlined in terms of funding and leasing arrangements, architectural changes to the property,…

Examined the effect of police patrol and crime education on the fear of crime and security-conscious behavior of 152 senior citizens. Results indicated that, although those who were highly affected by the crime education component exhibited increased security-conscious behavior, they also showed increased fear. (Author)

Provides results of a survey concerning student activities programs in Illinois public high schools. (JM)

Internal management development programs are effective especially for teaching management skills to women because of women's position on the learning curve. (Author)

Describes a study of the effects of the Good Start program, which provides home-based intervention to families at risk of child maltreatment. Finds that families appear to improve over the course of treatment. Notes signs that indicate which families are most likely to improve. (SAK)

Describes the varieties of "Writing Fellows" (curriculum-based peer tutoring) programs. Provides help for starting such programs. Presents results of a survey of WF programs. Offers observations based on the experiences of the director of a six-year-old Writing Fellows program. (RS)

The importance of investigating the sun's interior is discussed. One method for probing the interiors of some pulsating stars is described. The relationship between the sun's solar oscillation frequencies and the sun's solar cycles is discussed. A project to place six instruments around the world to observe the sun's oscillations (GONG) is…

Notes that stage models of learning to spell have not been helpful to teachers in teaching spelling. Describes a three year project, based in three inner London primary schools. Shows that although there is a developmental dimension to learning to spell, children nevertheless draw on several sources of knowledge from the outset. (RS)

The needs of women and the content of existing information programs concerned with drug and alcohol abuse and general health were investigated through a nationwide Alliance of Regional Coalitions on Drugs, Alcohol, and Women's Health sponsored by the National Institute on Drug Abuse. Results indicated that: (1) multi-substance abuse is common, but…

This three-year pilot program provided an opportunity to work intensively with a small group of severe epileptic clients in a comprehensive rehabilitation center setting. The goals of the program were not only to evaluate intensively and attempt to maximize the individual client's potential for working and living in society through the provision…

The paper discusses preservice training for educators in the area of child abuse. The relationship between disability and abuse is examined, as is the placement of abused children in special education programs. Analysis of 13 students' questionnaire responses indicated that as a result of a child abuse course, 92% had shared information from the…

This document discusses policy as well as major goals and objectives for the District of Columbia Public Schools for 1980-82. This multiyear planning process focuses at the local school level where the local school and its community constituents have set forth their plans for accomplishing goals, specifically defining those goals based on…

Current training efforts used to prepare students of medical sociology to function in a changing professional environment are described. Crucial to this effort is the internship--that real-world experience where the students can learn the accommodative strategies needed to maximize interdisciplinary ties without loss of their identities as…