The General Concerns Inventory: Least Restrictive Environment was administered to superintendents, special education coordinators, and principals from 60 Alabama school districts. Of 4 factors (social/personal concerns, staff and curriculum concerns, fiscal concerns, and legal concerns), only social/personal concerns discriminated among the 3…

Discussion of the integration and implementation of computers into schools focuses on three case studies of secondary schools in The Netherlands, and how computers have influenced their curriculum. A national plan for computer use in schools in The Netherlands is described, and factors influencing implementation are examined. (28 references) (LRW)

Investigates three policy issues in two school districts: classification of students for various educational services; the impact of these practices on reading instruction; and implications of the classification-reading relationship for providing quality education for all students. Finds that broad discretion in program implementation adversely…

A case study of the implementation of a school's environmental education program revealed that planning ahead and teacher participation in decision making are imperative. The implementation of a sound environmental program requires that teachers understand the philosophical and pedagogical nature of environmental education to relate it to their…

Reports on the state of strategic planning for education and training in service industries, manufacturing, retailing, and entertainment organizations. A questionnaire surveyed 200 training managers in organizations of over 5,000 employees headquartered primarily in the Pacific Northwest and revealed that strategic planning is becoming a priority.…

The implementation of bilingual and English-as-a-Second-Language programs in public schools was examined as part of a larger study on school district personnel's perceptions of change and roles played in change efforts within school systems. Results suggest a need for more sophisticated knowledge of program implementation techniques. (10…

Conducted study to assess nature and extent of alcohol consumption by college students and to make recommendation about university responses to alcohol use and abuse on campus. Students (n=247) completed questionnaires assessing various alcohol-related issues. Results were used to guide in planning and implementation of alcohol education,…

A survey of 1,017 principals in Ontario (Canada) indicates that Ontario elementary schools and secondary schools rely heavily on volunteers, especially in younger grades. Volunteers are mainly co-op students, community college students, and parents. Principals are key players in initiating volunteer programs because they believe volunteers improve…

Investigates factors in the complex process of successfully establishing school-based clinics (primary medical care delivered at schools). Identifies 10 common strategies critical to successful establishment of such clinics. (SR)

Describes the systematic design and implementation of a training program aimed at improving the performance of retail salespeople in the Canadian carpet industry. It was found that, although the program was originally developed to improve the salespeople's knowledge and skills, it was changes in their attitudes that promoted the significant gains…

A family-focused intervention model was implemented with 16 families having young children (birth to 3 years) with moderate or severe disabilities. Individualized Family Service Plans were formulated and implemented, resulting in high levels of parental satisfaction, accelerated rates of progress by the children, and acquisition of functional…

A Canadian research project with English-as-a-Second-Language teachers indicates that Hutchinson's "process model" seems to capture the way in which second-language teaching takes place. The significant role played by teachers in interpreting curricula and determining classroom learning experiences is noted. (four references) (LB)

Results of a 1988 survey of dental school deans concerning infection control instruction and protocols found increased attention to infection control and application of recommended protocols. Findings are contrasted with those of earlier studies, and remaining obstacles to implementation of infection control programs are discussed. (Author/MSE)

A survey of the 12 major low vision clinics in Australia is reported, focusing on (1) patient characteristics; and (2) planning, organization, outreach, admission procedures, personnel, and services provided. Results showed that increased services were being provided to rural regions through satellite clinics or private optometric practices.…

The implementation of a multicultural program for African-American and Hispanic students in an urban high school is presented. Increased intergroup tensions relating them to the students' concepts of culture and race are discussed. Suggestions are offered for ensuring positive experiences for all students in such a program. (MMU)