This article discusses the nature and value of accreditation, organization of accreditation agencies, costs, and general accreditation procedures. (JMF)

Forces responsible for the emergence of the community college are discussed indicating the uniqueness of its role and mission in higher education. A rationale for counseling in this setting is provided. The implication is made that counseling and student development programs should be complementary to the educational process. (Author)

Identifies eight competencies needed to implement a school public relations program and reviews some of the basic ideas associated with each competency. (Author)

Describes how three institutions and agencies constructed an in-service teacher education program based on an assessment of the needs of teachers and administrators in the region. (IRT)

Although teacher training institutions have made some adjustments in their programing to include special education courses for the nonspecialist, widespread changes are not in evidence. (LH)

Special problems face the physical education instructor in dealing with profoundly mentally retarded students. (JD)

Suggestions are given for assignments designed to improve general writing skills in conjunction with traditional physical education activities. (LH)

The activities in a program involving adults over the age of 60 and junior high school students are described. (JD)

The state of Virginia approach to the development and implementation of competency-based instruction in industrial arts programs is outlined. Development of various activities is described: position paper, curriculum research project, and industrial arts catalogs research project. Figures illustrate the details of each area. (CT)

This article conjectures that adults bring values, attitudes, rules, and behaviors learned in their families, though often confused with school-related problems, to their work settings. A staff development model for planned change emphasizing group processing has been developed and used successfully to rectify this situation and is described…

The article presents the major elements of the data-based program modification approach designed to comply with the individualized education program mandate of P.L. 94-142 (the Education for All Handicapped Children Act). Procedures for implementing each of the model's components are outlined. (SBH)

The article focuses on the ramifications of mainstreaming handicapped students. After a discussion of the concept of mainstreaming, the author considers aspects of implementing the mandates of Public Law 94-142 (the Education for All Handicapped Children Act). It is concluded that mainstreaming requires a radical redefinition of the educational…

The column presents three brief articles on mainstreaming. W. Tice presents his view that Public Law 94-142 (the Education for All Handicapped Children Act) has been a disaster for American education. J. Halpert discusses problems in the implementation of P.L. 94-142. One high school's response to the mainstreaming mandate is recounted by P.…

Reports on a study to estimate the proportion of the University of Michigan's library collection needing preservation efforts and describes the rating scale used. (FM)

Describes a residential treatment program for emotionally disturbed children which used a computerized method for cross-confirming information about the functioning of children. (CM)