Guidelines are provided for cardiovascular fitness testing of moderately or higher functioning severely retarded individuals. (IAH)

Discusses how to select the best training program for your needs. Includes information on deciding whether to develop your own program or buy one; identifying the kind of program you need; examining what is available; networking; choosing a supplier; and evaluating programs. (JOW)

Examined recruitment data for the United States Missile Command from years 1978-1984 to ascertain whether or not the Veterans' Readjustment Program presented a barrier to recruitment of women. Found adverse effects on recruitment of women, noting recruitment efforts successful with one population may present barriers to another. (Author/ABL)

The first section discusses two common styles of microcomputer consulting, when each is appropriate in libraries, and the dangers of using one type. The second section focuses on types of vaporware, the effects of each, and steps to minimize potential damage. A bibliography of this quarter's literature watch on microcomputer hardware and software…

Discusses the need to retrieve ideas in addition to content retrieval by such means as classification, subject headings, and keywords. Three models for idea retrieval are described, and a new model is proposed which combines selection, a controlled vocabulary, and logical structure. (seven references) (CLB)

Analyzed 1968 mortality data and comparable 1970 census data for women. Found that women married to younger men tended to live longer than expected while women married to older men tended to die sooner than expected. Two possible explanations are considered: mortality outcomes are predetermined by mate selection, or psychological, social, and/or…

Describes several books for junior high school students which focus on moral choices. Asserts that books with moral choices that have no clear-cut solutions will stimulate classroom discussion. (MM)

Examined whether self-selected roommates showed higher rapport and fewer midyear roommate changes than did randomly assigned roommates. Results from 147 residential college students seemed to indicate that self-selected incoming freshmen roommate pairs were more likely to stay together than were their randomly assigned counterparts. Such…

Describes a model counselor mentoring program begun by the Wake County (North Carolina) School System. Discusses selection, training, responsibility, and concerns of the six mentors; reactions of the eight new counselors; evaluation of new counselors; and the role of the mentor and on-site personnel. (NB)

Although few would question the public school's legitimate role in transmitting societal values, controversy surrounds what those values should be and who should make such decisions. School boards should have policies in place to handle curriculum challenges and to establish review committees with broad representation for the selection of…

Five principles of correctional education demonstrate that it has a history and a literature to help solve problems. The principles are (1) identify priorities; (2) recognize the danger of producing educated criminals; (3) select good teachers; (4) put educators in charge of educational decisions; and (5) trust. (JOW)

Describes and evaluates the Boehm Test of Basic Concepts--Preschool Version, a screening test which indicates school readiness and guides planning for language instruction. Concludes that the test can be useful in identifying children whose development of relational concepts may place them at risk for understanding teacher directions. (MM)

In Florida, 19 competencies that distinguish behaviors of highly and moderately performing principals now serve as a basis for selecting, certifying, and appraising school managers. This article discusses certain assumptions, describes a six-stage competency acquisition process, and outlines Florida's principal competencies. Includes six…

Presents fundamental principles of job analysis and a model approach for analyzing a job based on interviews with incumbents and identification of critical work behaviors, knowledge, skill, and abilities. The usefulness of job analysis in recruitment, hiring, training, compensation, and workforce planning is highlighted. (SK)

Discusses Kris N. Kirby's work on signal detection theory and its application to Watson's selection task. Identifies problems with the design and interpretation of Kirby's card-selection experiments. (DR)