An evaluation study assessed changes in perceived locus of control of adults who work in the drug abuse field and participated in a drug abuse training program. Two programs were examined with differing results. Outcomes are discussed with regard to group composition and scores. (Author)

Feedback from students and their rehabilitation counselors indicated that a 9-week college preparatory summer program for visually handicapped secondary students increased student readiness in communication, studying, personal-social skills, and mobility. (CL)

The role of needs assessment in special education program planning and evaluation is discussed, and one comprehensive process for conducting a needs assessment is delineated. (Author/DLS)

A trend has been developing in college and university health programs for closer and more continuing interaction with the administrative and academic sectors of the institutional community. (MM)

In May 1974, Fresno County's Narcotic Abuse Treatment Program began a 21-day outpatient methadone detoxification treatment modality. The purpose of this paper is to examine this alternative treatment modality, its characteristics, its therapeutic outcomes and the rationale for its use. (Author)

Discussed is the development of defensible programs for gifted and talented students. (DLS)

Included in the progress report are information and statistics on Wisconsin's efforts to comply with Subchapter IV of Chapter 115, the state's special education law. (CL)

The article outlines five steps to follow in implementing a successful tutor program for children with special educational needs. (SBH)

Results of demonstrations of two computing systems, differing in configuration and educational services, are analyzed in terms of student achievement and attrition for the PLATO system, and student performance in TICCIT. The two studies were conducted by the Educational Testing Service (ETS). (RAO)

Additional information presented in support of PLATO responds to the findings of an ETS study of the system in community colleges, which is described in the preceding article in this issue. (RAO)

The findings of the ETS study of TICCIT in community colleges, which is described in a previous article in this issue, are compared with the results of a series of studies on the system conducted at the Brigham Young University. (RAO)

The Intercession program at Glassboro State College offers students experiences not usually available during the traditional semester and provides teachers with unique opportunities to innovate. The Intercession program proves that structured flexibility, timeliness of topic, and group involvement will still be important tools for any teacher of…

This paper presents a working client/overall-program evaluation that has been used by a comprehensive out-patient drug abuse program to meet accountability requirements as well as therapeutic needs and demands. Six central criteria based on program goals are put into a rating instrument to measure client progress and program effectiveness. (Author)

Description of the Community Correctional Services (CCS) program for the 16th Judicial Circuit of Illinois, a program to provide quality vocational and employment services to youthful and adult law offenders. Servicing 250 participants in 1976 and 270 in 1977, the counseling and referral service is funded by the Comprehensive Employment and…

This manual for student personnel administrators presents an overview of accountability as well as the planning budgeting and evaluation necessary for a comprehensive student personnel program. (HMV)