The articles in this publication discuss the use of volunteers in school reading programs. Among the topics dealt with are the advantages to teachers, children, and school districts of using classroom volunteers; types of administrative support that are essential for running a successful volunteer program; current trends in volunteering; motives…

The paper traces the progression of diagnostic and treatment models for the learning disabled and/or mildly handicapped child and offers an educational model, the TEACH Cycle, which is applicable to instruction and is neither curriculum-bound nor globally child-centered. The medical, classification, and process models are briefly considered. The…

Outlined are the components of Project ADVANCE, a behavior modification program for severely emotionally disturbed children (14 to 20 years old); reported are results of a questionnaire sent to parents of children enrolled in Project ADVANCE; and summarized are data on the academic achievement of Project ADVANCE participants. Among the program…

In surveying the problems of documenting computer-based instruction, the need for two levels of documentation is outlined: one concise level designed primarily to catalog available courseware; and a second detailed level intended for the instructors, proctors, programmers, and operators. Three general approaches are considered: manual procedures,…

This paper examines the theoretical difficulties inherent in basing social investment decisions solely on considerations involving the additional tax payments and tax receipts the investment generates. Although the conceptual issues raised are quite general and could be applied to a wide variety of government financed investments, emphasis is on…

A summer program was designed to provide math and reading instruction based on common and enriching experiences for 125 language and hearing impaired students (5-14 years old). The program was evaluated along three objectives: the mastery of at least one instructional objective by 70% of program participants; the extent to which students…

Presented are the results of a study of the possible relationship between learning disabilities (LD) and juvenile delinquency (JD). The project is reported to have included a literature search, a survey of current theories of experts in the field of special education, and an inventory of Law Enforcement Assistance Administration (LEAA)…

Computer services can be developed to aid and enrich the lives of elders, just as computers already enrich the educational resources for students. Joint exploration of computer uses for elders, by students and elders, can be successful. High school and college students each have particular contributions to make. This paper discusses prototype…

A shortened version of the planning model developed in "A Policy Information System for Vocational Education" is contained in this booklet. Initial handout sheets for training sessions to get vocational administrators started in planning and utilizing the computer based system are presented. They include a list defining the categories on the input…

This paper outlines the KWIC Training Resources in Aging Project, an information service to assist trainers in aging. Program intent, content, format, etc. are presented. A project description, "What is KWIC and How Do I Use It?" introduces KWIC's services and products. That is followed by information on: (1) "KWIC's Services" and "KWIC Is...";…

This paper discusses the role and training needs of school leaders and then describes the rationale and basic design of a two-year Swedish program for training school leaders. The first half of the paper presents a democratic view of modern educational leadership and then examines the implications of that view for the design of training programs…

The task force study for the NACAC to which the entire September issue of ACAC is devoted, reviews the Constitution of NACAC in the light of changing and expanding needs of NACAC, and studies the relationship between NACAC and the State and Regional branches. (Author/EJT)

Discusses procedures that should be included in the planning of research. Talks about taking the time to conduct a thorough needs analysis, develop specific objectives, and select an evaluator to help with the planning. (Author/EJT)

Discusses weaknesses in the Burstall report's evaluation of a pilot experiment in elementary-to-secondary French instruction. (AM)

A critical analysis which includes insights into the strengths and weaknesses of Swiss educational reform plans is provided. (DE)