New research indicates in-service training may not be so worthwhile after all." (Editor)

An earlier version of the paper was presented at the annual convention of Region 8 of the American Association on Mental Deficiency (Omaha, Nebraska, October 7-8, 1968). (Author)

This neighborhood medical care center serves 45,000 low income residents of the South Bronx with the help of area residents hired as health advocates to bridge communications gaps. (BH)

One-shot" approaches to specific subject matter having failed, a spring garden clinic, held on four consecutive evenings and given plenty of imaginative coverage in the local newspaper, was a tremendous success. (EB)

The results of the survey indicate the treatment programs associated with improved student academic performance were characterized as (1) structured rather than unstructured, (2) lengthy rather than brief, (3) counseling aimed at dynamics of underachievement used in conjunction with academic studies program, (4) having high levels of therapeutic…

A project instituted to study the problem of inadequate and poor-quality summer programs for teenagers is discussed, and a list of "programs for the seventies is given. (DB)

San Diego's community involvement programs are described. (DB)

Described are the efforts of Research for Better Schools, a regional laboratory, to prepare teachers and administrators to use an individualized instructional system. (LS)

Early history and present status of a work-study program, which includes classroom instruction and work experience at Goodwill Industries, for all handicapped students in Special Education classes. The program is coordinated by the public school system, the Goodwill Industries of Denver, and three state agencies. (SB)