The needs and capabilities of 4-year-old Head Start children were considered in development of classification and attention training curricula, including: (1) sensory exploration through object manipulation, (2) variety of high-interest materials, (3) change of pace during the lesson, (4) presentation of learning activities as games, (5) relating…

The information packet contains six abridged readings on the education of parents of retarded or disadvantaged children. Specific teaching techniques such as recognizing individual performance levels are offered to maximize retarded children's learning. A handbook on parent councils discusses parent involvement in school programs for disadvantaged…

This study was designed to determine whether a training program which focuses primarily on interpersonal relationships, communication and observation skills, and knowledge and understanding of both one's own behavior and that of others would increase the empathetic ability of psychiatric aides. Two studies were conducted. A pilot study was done to…

This report describes and documents the experiences of various sponsoring organizations and school districts with Project Follow Through, a national program that promotes alternative educational programs for children in grades K-3. The report is based on field visits and interviews with individuals directly involved in the processes of program…

Describes Decentralized Individualized Inservice Training (DIIT), a new police training system implemented by the Suffolk Country (New York) police department to reduce training time, increase learning transference, and improve performance. DIIT's minilibraries of video cassettes at each training location provide individualized instruction and…

Describes a workshop for women designed to equip themselves for future roles by discussing topics such as assertiveness training, values clarification, decision-making, improvement of communication and interpersonal relationships, role models, futures planning, leadership training, and men-women relationships. (Author/HLM)

Presents an intensive teaching approach to assist students in negotiating with post-secondary organizations and institutions. Links elements of job-search programs and group counseling. (BH)

Describes the roles of judges and social workers in Dutch child welfare. Briefly outlines training efforts designed to help social workers give their assessments greater structure, case-planning scope, and clarity. (BB)

Elementary school personnel were interviewed to determine what staff improvement programs had been initiated in response to requirements of state-federal aid to special education. (GW)

The enrichment model using structured short-term instructions through the use of manuals shows some definite advantages for process and outcome research, theory testing, applicability to nonclinical families, and comparisons of structured versus unstructured and cognitive versus affective approaches. Examples of graduate programs using enrichment…

Offers practical suggestions for the design and implementation of peer counseling programs for older adults. General suggestions include trainee selection, setting goals, and providing followup. Also presents specific recommendations on group size, format, leadership qualities, and conducting training. (Author/JAC)

Describes a career education program that systematically introduces technical-vocational-occupational (TVO) training information in the career counseling process. Also outlines training sources and guidelines for evaluating TVO training alternatives. (RC)

The scores of the officers who had undergone the training program demonstrated a significantly higher knowledge of life skills, a stronger sense of self-confidence, and a somewhat lower dogmatic attitude. (Author)

Examines how a university clinic can provide a portion of a school psychology student's practicum experiences. Advantages include providing a broader base of experience than the public schools and intensive doctoral-level supervision. Discusses the need for practicum experiences that expose students to a variety of situations. (Author)