Concentrates on philosophical principles which agencies should consider when beginning programs for the deaf. Methods and techniques become secondary to a proper outlook for the deaf and for those working with them. (RW)

Surveyed public agency directors (N=17) to determine basic competencies of counselors desired and possibilities for counselor employment. Four cross-agency competencies were identified: (1) learning and adjustment; (2) counseling; (3) ethics; and (4) report writing. Some community agencies emphasize certain skills over others. The need for…

The article describes the development, curriculum, and implementation of Project WORTH (Workshops of Realistic Training for the Handicapped), a six-year, four-phase, community-school interaction program, beginning in junior high, to provide mildly handacapped students with responsible work behaviors for successful employment. (MC)

"Helikon Corner" is an intercommunity newspaper for children in public and private schools in central New Jersey which integrates class work with reading, writing, and publishing. Learning projects and self esteem are an outgrowth of the paper. Based on writing contributions, class questionnaires, and observation, a five-point project…

Studied preferences for family versus nonfamily sources of care for the elderly. Preference for family as the primary source of care was found to be independent of age, cohort, gender, education, and marital status, but significantly associated with race. Implications for age stratification theory and family functioning are discussed. (Author)

Describes and evaluates a child protection team in rural Vermont. The author draws on the team's experience to develop a model designed to utilize the strengths of a small community. (Author/DB)

The Teaching Family Model (TFM) of delinquency treatment has evolved into a national network of community-based behaviorally oriented group homes. A longitudinal summative evaluation of TFM homes and comparison groups from the same or neighboring communities was mounted, and the results of a five year cost-effectiveness study are presented.…

Describes a new program at the University of Hawaii that combines clinical and community psychology with training in public health and business administration. Discusses the planning process, program goals, extramural support, and the potential marketplace for graduates. (Author/GC)

Surveyed all federally funded community mental health centers to assess the training and education of former and incumbent directors, and gather their recommendations for training and education of successors. Data suggested incumbent directors have more managerial skills than predecessors; current directors feel the need for additional training.…

The Alternative Education Program at Syosset High School, Syosset, New York, permits high school students on-site experience in their exploration of possible careers. The counselors can monitor a career experience as it develops. Students involved in career education undergo positive changes in their attitudes toward school. (Author/JAC)

Discusses a study undertaken to evaluate the influence of two community learning programs on the adolescent participants. Topics discussed include differences in staff roles in the programs, program characteristics, learning outcomes, and participant attitudes. Findings indicated that, in general, youth liked the community programs and learned a…

This paper sets forth a community family life education model within the structure-functional framework. Attention is first focused on societal and family needs, followed by the model, its goals, organization, and implementation. Finally, several recommendations and a challenge are given to family educators. (Author)

The author describes the Norman Playgroup, a private, parent-run center which began to receive school district assistance in 1972. Several benefits are ascribed to this cooperative model: school funds allow wider service and articulation with primary schools, while nonprofessional staffing insures less expensive care and strong parental…