Research is examined on the use of family members in interventions with children having severe handicaps. First, interventions addressing inappropriate behavior are reviewed, and then skill acquisition research is discussed. In general, evidence to date suggests that family members can be effective interventionists. (Author/CL)

Discusses the six cycles of training: (1) identification of training as a solution, (2) allocation of resources, (3) building expertise, (4) demonstration of success, (5) withdrawal of support, and (6) groping for survival. (JOW)

A study of 156 K-3 classrooms revealed that the Adaptive Learning Enviornments Model, an educational approach that accommodates, in regular classes, a wider-than-usual range of individual differences, can be implemented effectively in a variety of settings, and that favorable student outcome measures coincide with high degrees of program…

Over 60 studies using behavioral strategies to suppress sterotypic responding in handicapped individuals were reviewed to identify populations studied, behavior observed, interventions employed, and relative effectiveness of interventions used alone or in combinations. Discussion center on relative effectiveness of interventions and their…

Discusses the advantages and disadvantages of mediation, particularly in a civil rights context. Stresses the importance of having court action as a fallback position. (CMG)

Discusses the benefits of combining a quality circles program with a work simplification program. Points out that both require participative management and that their combination can improve the effectiveness of quality circles. (JOW)

This document summarizes the 2004 survey results for the Advanced Technological Education (ATE) Program. The required and supplemental sections are listed, along with recommendations.

We study a set of programs implemented in Philadelphia high schools that focus on boosting post-secondary enrollment. These programs are less career oriented than traditional school-to work programs, but are consistent with the broadening of the goals of school-to-work to emphasize post-secondary education. The Philadelphia Longitudinal…

Discusses general processes for goal formulation aimed at establishing policies and practices in parks and recreation. (JA)

Discusses the findings of the Westinghouse Report and suggests they be considered a limited and partial description of the effects of using Head Start to educate children. (DR)

The effectiveness of the Developmental Educational Birth through Two Project is shown in increased developmental scores of the handicapped young children (changes indicative of up to four or five months of progress beyond expected levels) and less restrictive follow-up placements. (CL)

A program for the prevention of vocal abuse and hoarseness was presented in four lessons to 155 second and third-graders and their teachers. The results of pre- and posttests showed that both children and teachers benefited from the program, with positive changes in vocal abuse and self-monitoring skills. (Author/CL)

Forty-nine families were followed up 14 months after completing a training program for parents of mentally retarded children. Relationships between predictor variables (mother's posttraining knowledge of behavioral principles and followthrough programing) and outcome variables (including parents' socioeconomic status) yielded prediction formulae.…

Briefly explores the changing role of the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees. Examines requirements that must be met to increase its effectiveness. (Author/MK)