Research is reviewed on characteristics of low socioeconomic families for whom intervention has been judged as having failed. Among factors addressed are verbal skills and styles, material interactional styles, perceptions of handicap, and living conditions. (CL)

Four types of consultation interventions are discussed, focusing on success and failure factors and potential uses: (1) systems (Kurpius); (2) individual (Dale R. Fuqua and Jody L. Newman); (3) organizational (John C. Aplin); and (4) community (Kenneth Heller). (BL)

This edition of "Policy Issues" addresses teacher recruitment and retention policies in play across the country. It starts by proposing a generally accepted definition of at-risk schools and making a case for why it is so important to improve teacher quality in these schools. It then takes the reader through (1) an examination of states'…

While many job enrichment programs fail, a program called Analytical Trouble Shooting has been successful in training people to increase their problem-solving capabilities and to communicate readily with persons in other areas and on different levels. (AG)

A course entitled "Mid-life Alternatives for Over-Forty Males" offered by a metropolitan area university continuing education agency failed to draw enough respondents to justify teaching the course. Reasons for its failure are discussed. (AG)

Study of causes of poor performance not correctable by training is an example of the non-training problems trainers were expected to solve. (Author/RK)

Briefly documents psychometric and clinical deficiencies of the Geist Picture Interest Inventory: Deaf Form: Male as reason to develop new instruments. (AG)

Problems encountered by orthopedic surgeons treating the mentally retarded are identified, and cooperation among pediatricians, psychiatrists, psychologists, social workers, physiotherapists, occupational therapists, and orthopedic surgeons is recommended. (GW)

Many educators are critical of the teaching of English where it is the native tongue. The presence of poorly motivated students in high schools proves its need. Perhaps they should leave school and resume their education when they have matured. (AF)

Discusses the lack of cooperation between school and industry and ways to improve cooperation. (SB)

Results indicated that both male and female smokers perceived themselves as failing to meet the expectations of their parents and school. On the other hand, nonsmokers perceived themselves as more nearly meeting these expectations. (Author)

Part 1 of a two part series. Part 2 entitled Learning Problems: A Sequential and Hierarchical Approach to Identification and Correction" will appear in the Spring 1971 issue. (RD)