The focus of this paper is to provide the overall framework for analyzing the effectiveness of a developmental studies program. The study investigated the relationship between the program and retention and identified academic and affective factors which affect retention in the program. (MT)

Following court-ordered programing, more of the 115 profoundly retarded residents judged to be high funtioning gained in social maturity age than individuals from the 92 low funtioning group. Findings suggested that the profound classification of mental retardation is too broad. (CL)

Academic advising must be accountable for its resources and program effectiveness. The Annual Plan approach of Brigham Young University gives advisers an opportunity to assess and reflect on advising's strengths and weaknesses and to design feasibility goals and objectives to improve the program. (MLW)

A program to train bank operations supervisors to conduct quarterly informal performance appraisals involved three modes: content-only training, content-plus-procedure training, and no training. While content-plus-procedure was predictably the most satisfactory, content-only, because it lacked a practice component, was less effective than no…

Evaluated the effectiveness of a weekend retreat for family housing couples (N=16) to work on issues involved in a dual career lifestyle. Results showed that participants found both the format and content to be positive. (JAC)

The article proposes the viability of meta-analysis as a useful technique for integrating cross-study findings in early childhood special education. Issues of efficacy research, research integration, and the mechanics of conducting a meta-analysis are discussed, and efficacy studies are presented. (Author/CL)

Seven evaluation questions and strategies are presented about the quality of services provided by early intervention programs. Questions address such aspects as exemplary practices model implementation, performance and progress monitoring, and sensitivity to client/community needs. (Author/CL)

A discussion-based approach to instruction in child abuse and neglect was effective in increasing student knowledge, developing more positive attitudes toward professionals dealing with abuse, and not disturbing a pilot group of 315 fifth and sixth graders. (Author/CL)

Identifies and interprets several problems that beset environmental education (EE) and the Office of Environmental Education (OEE). Areas addressed include Public Law 91-516 (Environmental Education Act) and the OEE, problems related to implementing the act, funding, misinterpretation of the act's intent, the act's identity, and the status of EE…

Analysis of questionnaires completed by family members revealed that there was a marked reduction in stated problems immediately after a rehabilitation training program and over a three-and-a-half-year period. Similar benefits were noted for older family members, those receiving shortened programs, and those living with sight loss for many years.…

Compared scale interrelationships derived through factor analysis in normal adults with clinical samples in a study of 35 male participants in a fitness program. Results suggested the Minnesota Multiphasic Personality Inventory may be useful in evaluating relationships between exercise and personality change in normal and clinical populations.…

Describes the impact of the Treatment Alternatives to Street Crime (TASC) program, designed to identify criminal offenders with drug problems and refer them for treatment. Despite an increase in size and changes in client characteristics, the influx of TASC-referred drug abusers did not decrease program effectiveness. (JAC)

Developed, implemented, and evaluated a social skills training program for shy persons (N=12). Results indicated that subjects in the experimental group, relative to the control group, significantly decreased their level of social anxiety, decreased their negative self-statements, and increased their perceived ability to participate actively in…

In an examination of a school-based program to develop creative thinking skills of gifted children in the beginning intermediate grades, few differences were found in curricular achievement between gifted children in segregated homogeneous classes and in hetergeneous classes. (Author/CL)

Describes knowledge, attitudes and intervention policies regarding fetal alcohol syndrome (FAS) and fetal alcohol effects among obstetricians and gynecologists (N=1,128) in New York State. Survey results showed that subjects were well-informed about FAS, and almost all advised their obstetric patients to abstain or limit their alcohol intake. (LLL)