Quality control in the auditing profession has developed useful practices that are applied to the research and evaluation process. By identifying and controlling sources of bias and noise in the system of inquiry, the quality of evaluative evidence can be enhanced for both present and future use. (Author/BS)

The paper describes a systems framework for special education program evaluation that promotes adaptation of program evaluation methods, procedures, and techniques to problems and nature of special services delivery. Use of the framework as an organizing device helps provide definition and direction to special education program evaluation.…

Suggests that the Milan systemic approach probably reflects a significant advance in family therapy and possibly in psychotherapy in general. Provides a historical overview of the development of the approach, an articulation of some major assumptions and background theory, and a brief description of the overall pattern of practice. (Author/JAC)

Examines how changes in the family system may facilitate the role of parents as trainers of their autistic child. Describes a multilevel assessment process to help clinicans identify the needs of the child and family. Examines the child and family's behavior skills and identifies obstacles to change. (JAC)

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)

Reviews the scientist practitioner model in counseling and examines problems associated with it. Discusses insights of general systems theory and Rychlak's insights into deficiencies in the current model of psychological research, and presents a revised model. (JAC)

Discusses insights gained through the production of a videotape entitled "School Improvement Through Staff Development" by the Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development. Addresses both the tape's subject matter and methods of communicating that matter. Second article in series; for part I, see EA 518 619 (Educational…

Explains why systems theory and its applications, which examine outcomes in terms of resources applied, are emerging as an alternative explanation method in business, government, and education. Explains the planning, programming, budgeting system (PPBS) and describes teacher responses to similar rationalized systems operations. (SB)

Article criticizes the ill-conceived nostrums of the educational engineer and focuses on "opening-up" the learner rather than having him "shape-up" to presumed contingencies that are to come. (Author/RK)

Interest in building systems is growing rapidly as school officials become increasingly aware of their advantages: lower cost, faster occupancy, and improved appearances. (Author/MLF)

Article describes a generalized data service system that incorporates many scanning applications. (Author)

Illustrates how systems planning can be used in the recycling of old school space and in erecting multistory additions. (Author/DN)

Evaluates IPI, an instructional system designed to individualize the teaching of subject content. (Author)

Compares the similarities of and the differences among the three instructional systems -- PLAN, IGE, and PIP -- discussed in EA 504 612-614. (MF)