Sixty-two participants in an intensive six week institute were surveyed to determine influences of training during the year. Results indicated increases in (1) participation in community programs, (2) self confidence, (3) awareness and effectiveness in personal and professional activities. (Author/EK)

Clients receiving psychotherapy and those not receiving therapy did not initially differ significantly on a number of subject variables. (Author)

Examined are approaches that teachers are said to have found useful in early intervention with handicapped preschool children. (CB)

The dropout prevention model presented in this paper is derived from the assumption that dropping out of school is not totally a function of characteristics of youth who drop out. (Author)

Students look most frequently to teachers for information and counsel about drugs. Students expect teachers to know about drugs, therefore the need for teachers to familiarize themselves with drugs has become paramount. (Author/DR)

Although student peer groups will continue to be the primary source of their satisfactions in interpersonal relationships, student involvement with selected faculty members in situations designed to accomplish specific behavioral objectives can be of significant value. (Author)

An explanation of British Coverdale training", by two of the industrial psychologist's consultants, outlines the basic theories behind his techniques and gives details on his courses. Individual development through teamwork and the systematic approach is the essential point. (PD)

A project involving a microconsultation process and a Learning Behavior Lab is described as one model where a district and a college training program have cooperated both to improve training and to provide direct services to students and teachers. (Author)

The equal employment opportunity sensitivity workshop seems to be a useful training device for getting an organization started on developing black and white change agents. A report on the establishment of such a workshop at the U.S. Army Tank Automotive Command (TACOM). Includes charts of design, characteristics, analysis of results, program…

Partial ascription of blame for deviant behavior must be placed on the classroom teacher and parent who reinforce negative behavior by reacting to it. Severe criticism, threats, and cajoles reinforce antisocial behavior whereas praise reduces it. (Author/CG)

In a Peer to Peer Behavior Modification Project, special class students returning to regular classes are taught to ignore and praise negative and positive behaviors, respectively, of their peers to gain greater peer acceptance. (KW)