The book lists 47 exemplary programs for special education. Programs have been approved by the Joint Dissemination Review Panel of the Department of Education. The book begins with a directory of National Diffusion Network facilitators in 49 states, the District of Columbia, and the Virgin Islands. Program entries include descriptors, a brief…

Before discussing the problems confronting middle schools, the author examines some characteristics of effective middle schools. Successful middle schools possess certain common elements in the areas of climate or learning atmosphere, instruction balance, teaching strategies, emphasis on achievement, guidance orientation, organization, teachers,…

A description and evaluation of Project PA-I, URRD/ECI Pilot Program for dropouts is provided in this document. This program was funded by the Washington State Superintendent of Public Instruction under the Urban, Rural, Racial Disadvantaged Education Program (URRD) and conducted by Educational Consultants, Inc. in Everett, Washington from…

The Outward Bound Experience has a strong yet time-limited impact on delinquent youths. Social workers can help maintain the impact by establishing community-based follow-up programs to reinforce and sustain the positive attitudes and behaviors developed. (SE)

The article describes the development and evaluation of a Parent-Therapist Program, an innovative family-based treatment model that serves as an alternative to the placement of emotionally disturbed children in residential treatment centers. (Author/DLS)

A description of the Braille Institute Library's outreach programs (serving the Hispanic community in 10 southern California counties) includes information on program objectives, background data, materials and guidelines, project implementation, services, and actual contact with the community. (CB)

Presents a brief outline of the characteristics of effective staff development programs and lists seven sources of help for school districts and staffs designing staff development programs. (JM)

Describes a project in which female prisoners were matched with socially active women volunteers from the surrounding community. Program encouraged home visits, shopping trips, attendance at various activities in the community, and opportunities to engage in personal interaction. Results indicate that each encounter was significant to all persons…

While parenting interventions based on social learning approaches are effective, they have significant limitations in achieving a level of population reach that will do enough to decrease the prevalence of dysfunctional parenting. Evidence is reviewed for the efficacy and effectiveness of the Triple P-Positive Parenting Program as a comprehensive,…

Describes a regional substance abuse prevention coalition in Southeast Alaska that has thoroughly integrated a youth/adult partnership model. The principles and key components of the partnership model are described, followed by an overview of how this model has been incorporated at the community level, and some of the lessons learned. (Contains 41…

Discusses specific objectives related to the three-year Target Four Reading Program developed by the staff at Central School in Roundup, Montana. (RS)

Describes the experience of Centers of Excellence in Women's Health at seven U.S. medical schools in initiating and sustaining leadership programs for women faculty. Describes program formation, content, and evaluation approaches. Reviews areas of success and difficulties faced, proposes strategies to overcome difficulties, and reviews important…

Describes "The Southworth Project," an effort to bring together a small group of law students and journalism students to generate in-depth coverage of a Supreme Court case involving students, the University and the First Amendment. Examines the Southworth Project in detail and explains how the Project ideas developed. Notes the project's…

Describes how a student at Stagecoach (a private arts school), by securing the lead role in the film "Billy Elliot," encouraged other British boys to enroll in ballet and dance classes as well as Stagecoach Theatre Arts Schools. Present locations and international links for Stagecoach schools. Describes how the Stagecoach schools are run…

Describes a programme offered by the School of Informatics at the University of Northumbria, UK, to employees from document archives at the BBC. Recounts how the programme is delivered through face-to-face workshops, with learning consolidated by work based projects. Details how the individual participants, and the BBC, have benefited from the…