Effects of a packaged teacher-consultant-mediated intervention program (CLASS) for modifying acting-out behavior in the regular classroom were evaluated. The experimental groups significantly increased their proportion of appropriate behavior postintervention and required fewer remedial services and special class placement years later. Training…

The authors focus on the organizational context of training evaluation and discuss the following main themes: What organizational factors need to be considered? What sort of objectivity can evaluation studies aspire to? What can training gain from approaches to evaluation originating outside the training literature? (CT)

This article reports the results of a training program intended to help women reenter the labor market and to create a pool of female labor skilled in the methods of modern business management using new technology. The course was directed at unemployed women residents in the Teifi Valley of Mid-Wales. (CT)

A quantitative way of measuring peer tutor training programs and peer tutor effectiveness is presented. The evaluation of a peer group training course at Baruch College (City University of New York), for which this questionnaire was developed, is described. This measure is adaptable to most higher education peer tutoring programs. (Author/BS)

This final report discusses the outcomes of a project designed to promote higher standards for Sign Language interpreter preparations programs and to provide an opportunity for such programs to engage in self-examination. The project field-tested a set of program standards and a program self-study process with five Sign Language interpreter…

Tested effectiveness of a sequential goal-setting training program in increasing and maintaining productivity for mentally retarded individuals and whether the goal-setting program was as effective with very low developmental levels as with levels in the moderate range. Work productivity differed significantly based on level of retardation and…

Presents data concerning social validation of an empirically based training model for increasing job-interview skills. The model was easily employed as an effective training procedure. Student participants reported high levels of consumer satisfaction and identified several components of the model as being most beneficial. (Author)

Current federal youth employment programs have failed to meet the employment needs of disadvantaged youth. Programs should be revised to: (1) require all participants to receive remedial academic instruction on the high school level; and (2) train participants in at least one vocational skill for which there exists a local demand for youth…

Evaluated the effectiveness of a structured educational program to train premarital couples in communication and mutual problem-solving skills. Couples (N=26) participated in a problem-solving training program, while similar couples (N=28) participated in a relationship discussion group. The problem-solving group showed a greater increase in…

Relates the experience of a successful training program sponsored by business for the economically disadvantaged. Discusses needs of the trainee, the company's training experience, goal-directed group counseling, placement, youth programs, and program results. A flow chart is supplied, outlining the company's comprehensive training model. (CT)

Examined the generalization effects of three methods of counselor training: cognitive-behavioral (CB), behavioral (B), and programed learning (PL). The CB group was more empathic at posttraining and demonstrated better communication skills than the PL group at follow-up. (Author)

The concept of citizen governance has been implemented with marginal success. This paper presents an orientation and training program for citizen boards aimed at raising their competence in certain key areas including policy planning, program evaluation, public relations, organizational management and fund-raising. (Author)

Suggests an approach for improving international training programs which aims at ensuring that training is both relevant and effectively utilized. The approach consists of a series of steps to be taken by the program organization and the training institution in collaboratively organizing a training program. (CT)

Agencies which accept a responsibility for sharing in the training process need to be prepared to make the necessary adjustments to their programing and internal organization, but above all, they need to prepare themselves effectively for adequate placement evaluation. (CT)

Twenty-four underassertive adults were randomly assigned to two treatment orders that included covert modeling and behavior rehearsal. No measurable difference in treatments was found, but participants preferred and had greater expectations of behavior rehearsal. Skill generalization to untrained situations occurred on 8 of 11 behavioral measures.…