Sexuality programs are one part of the program at Thresholds, a rehabilitation center for psychiatric patients (17 to 50 years old). A 16 week sexuality group includes seven phases: initial interview; beginning group development (health care, contraception, reproduction, sexuality); masturbation; intercourse; homosexuality; coed group discussion;…

Describes an innovative technician training program devised by the psychology department of Georgia College to meet student and regional applied psychology needs. (DB)

Describes a family-style, community-based program for severely disturbed adolescents which uses a "point-and-fine" treatment system in which earned points can be exchanged for privileges or lost as fines. The whole treatment combines operant, modeling, and cognitive-behavioral strategies. (CM)

The advantages of centralized and decentralized computing facilities within institutions of higher learning are discussed; arguments for the decentralized but not random distribution of computing facilities for schools of teacher education are presented; and the organizational structure of one "centralized but decentralized" computing…

Reviews the history of the federal depository library program, noting the legislation that determined the present system of libraries. Two important developments are described--the format change of the Monthly Catalog and the GPO (Government Printing Office) micropublishing program--and future plans are revealed. (JD)

Reports on observations of mathematics teaching in British infant and primary schools. Focuses on writings which have influenced recent education in Britain and on the use of materials in classroom activities. (SS)

Describes a community volunteer program developed at Mt. Hood Community College (Oregon) in which community members are trained as neighborhood representatives to provide information about the school, answer questions, and refer problems and complaints to the appropriate places on campus. (AYC)

Outlines a method of outcome evaluation which allows for a client to be tracked throughout a treatment episode, so that a client's behavioral status can be assessed while remaining in treatment. (Author)

A teacher inservice class that focused on evaluating inexpensive microcomputer systems is described. Evaluative criteria used by the class are included, and the findings and preferences of the class are summarized. (Author/IRT)

Outlines the conflict surrounding a superintendent's attempt to install a rating system that would reward some nontenured teachers and result in others being fired. A similar system is being used on administrators and classified personnel. (IRT)

A movement therapy program for learning-disabled adolescents is described. It is explained that movement can provide a physical expression for the release of feelings. (PHR)

The article describes the Learning Disabilities Clinic at Coney Island Hospital (New York) in which parents act as therapists for other learning disabled children and as cotherapists with their own children. (SBH)

Describes characteristics of reading programs in two-year colleges in Michigan as reported by 22 institutions that responded to a questionnaire. (MKM)

P.L. 94-142 presents unique problems to schools with special education programs. This article offers suggestions for implementing the act's objectives of individualized instruction, least restrictive environment, and equal protection for handicapped children. (Author/LD)

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.…