A questionnaire was sent to 122 teachers of trainable mentally retarded students (6-18 years) asking them to rank in importance for inclusion in a public school program 550 skills in 26 skill areas. (PHR)

Hospitals are trying to make health information available to lay persons to increase their knowledge of the processes of health and disease. Specific programs cited include those based in hospital libraries. Findings of several studies evaluating program effectiveness are indicated, as well as directions for future research. (MBR)

Wastewater management is becoming an important environmental issue nationally. This article reports the history and current status of wastewater management. Regulatory programs are discussed with specific state examples. Needs assessment is also included. (MA)

Since 1975, the American Nature Study Society has expanded their service program by members of the Society to conservation and environmental education groups, schools, service clubs, and other interested organizations. Participants and requests are now widely distributed geographically. (Author/MA)

Describes the success of an innercity Chicago school's computer program. The intensive computer-based curriculum has increased student's test scores at every level. Both the administrators and teachers are enthusiastic about the program's achievements. (MD)

Presents the rationale for a teacher education program based on a grounding in developmental theory and describes an existing model master's degree curriculum. Argues that teacher education must be structured to develop in students a knowledge base for methodical thinking and a willingness to apply research findings. (MJL)

This handbook is designed to help educators set the stage for collaboration and teamwork by teaching how to become a SMART School using focus, reflection, collaboration, and leadership to set strategic and specific, measurable, results-based, and time-bound goals. The progress made in reaching these goals can then be measured using the…

This report from the United States Surgeon General is the result of a review of the scientific literature and analyses of new data relating to youth violence. It identifies and quantifies factors, in particular settings of combinations, that increase the probability that violence will occur. It also presents an array of interventions of…

This volume explores the role of leadership in comprehensive school reform (CSR). It consists of 12 chapters: (1) "The Development of Comprehensive School Reform" (Joseph Murphy and Amanda Datnow); (2) "Expeditionary Learning Schools: Tenacity, Leadership, and School Reform" (Greg Farrell); (3) "The Modern Red School…

This chapter discusses adolescent drug abuse relapse prevention. It presents the following four conclusions regarding the efficacy of prevention programs. First, more controlled studies are needed to evaluate the long-term effectiveness of relapse prevention strategies with adolescents in reducing factors such as cravings and increasing their…

Through a cooperative project of business education, Negroes are assisted in developing successful enterprises while at the same time contributing to the economic rebuilding of the city. (EK)

Describes the philosophy and procedures of Police Accountability Conferencing, a restorative justice approach in which police and school authorities, victims, offenders, and families are brought together in a process designed to hold youth accountable for their actions. Details the program's potential for reclaiming youth who have engaged in…

Many schools and educational programs are successfully responding to the problem of student violence. This article explores a variety of techniques that include school or program-wide initiatives, partnerships, or collaborations with outside agencies; partnerships with families; and classroom curricula that help youth learn to resolve conflicts…

This article begins with a cursory discussion on rates and causes of school exclusion as well as curriculum initiatives intended to minimise exclusion risks and improve school attendance. Focus is then placed upon an evaluation of an innovative programme designed to provide support to those at risk of exclusion from secondary schools.…

THE EVALUATION STUDIES OF OAKLAND'S COMPENSATORY EDUCATION PROGRAMS FUNDED UNDER TITLE I OF THE 1965-66 ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION ACT (ESEA) ARE SUMMARIZED IN THIS ABSTRACT OF THE FULL REPORT ON THE PROGRAMS. THE PROJECT AS A WHOLE HAD SEVEN PROGRAM COMPONENTS--REMEDIAL AND CORRECTIVE SERVICES, SUPPORTIVE AND AUXILIARY SERVICES, SUMMER…