Research activities undertaken in the past year have focused in the following three areas: a) evaluation of graduates from the program; b) program development in public schools; c) teacher competency scale development. This article briefly describes them. (Author/JA)

Mullikan Center, one of three learning and diagnostic centers in Prince George's County, Maryland, works with children who have one or more learning difficulties. Recounted here is how Mullikin Center used on aviation-centered learning experience to increase the individual's awarence of his role in his environment. (DS)

Author suggests some new ways to help solve learning problems in the classroom. (GB)

This study was designed to investigate the developmental aspects of performance by a group of normal children on tasks constructed to measure auditory figure-ground perception, and to compare this function with academic achievement. (Author)

After observing the operation of a resource program involving part-time consultants, the authors offer a number of advantages to this method. They also suggest ways to make such an arrangement most effective. (BY)

Outlines training procedures for adult trainees and students at the Denver Board of Water Commissioners and Regis College. (RK)

Three subgroups among children labeled as learning disabled are differentiated, including those who just do not function well in nonpersonalized situations and thus have learning problems stemming from deficiencies of the learning environment. Identification and remedial teaching strategies are conceptualized in diagram form. (KW)

A review of current theories and practices launched in the name of succor for learning disabilities." (RA)

Describes Work Introduction Courses that are directed toward youth whose academic achievement is low and who have other problems. Discusses findings of survey of students and teachers to determine needs, experiences, opinions, and background. (JOW)

Assessment approaches are described which avoid the attribution of an ability/achievement discrepancy to a learning deficiency, while emphasizing the interaction between the individual and environment. The Guide to the Child's Learning Skills, learning styles inventory, and contract activity packages are discussed. (CL)