A project designed to help regular teachers individualize learning for reading problem students in England focused on six crucial needs, including maximization of school resources and collaborative involvement. Pilot projects revealed this decentralized approach reached more than three times the number of children as a more traditional approach.…

Detailed examination revealed no effective replication of the results of 47 representative studies of the effectiveness of compensatory education. While the studies indicated some advantages for participants, achievement gains were not significantly associated with either money spent or program characteristics. An extensive table displays the…

To be effective in changing career/vocational education practices for handicapped students, inservice education should be targeted to school teams, involve participatory planning processes, acquire administrative support, use trainers as information givers and consultants, and capitalize on existing services. Successful approaches in New York…

Eleven studies of behavioral treatment approaches used to intervene with abusive parents are reviewed and compared according to methodology, results, and weaknesses (such as poor definitions, lack of outcome data, and need for long term followup). (CL)

Outlines a new concept of the role of the nursery teacher and suggests that, in view of the present lack of funds for nursery programs and the requirement that nursery programs be accountable, teachers must be able to argue at the level of principle for their practice and its significance. (RH)

The sensitivity and simplicity of Wald's sequential analysis test in monitoring a preventive health care program are discussed. Data exemplifying the usefulness and expedience of employing sequential methods are presented. (Author/GK)

Nineteen gifted and 11 nongifted ninth graders participated in a curriculum based on a futures perspective, self actualization, and futuring competencies. Results of pre- and posttest comparisons with control groups on measures of locus of control, self actualization, and futures perspective revealed nonsignificant, but positive, changes. (CL)

Discusses seven barriers to continuing education excellence: (1) vague understanding of the concept of continuing education; (2) insufficient mastery of required competencies; (3) choice of values; (4) lack of confidence; (5) negative attitude toward change; (6) acceptance of the status quo; and (7) lack of enthusiasm. (JOW)

The Individualized Education Program (IEP) becomes a management tool when it is used to administer programs proactively. The IEP can have an impact upon program effectiveness and student competency development when a systematic process of assessment, goal setting, planning, and evaluation is followed. (SK)

Describes an educational/distributional campaign to increase use of soybeans by low-income Brazilian families. Initially, no families surveyed used soybeans but, after participating in a program on nutrition and soybeans, and free distribution of soybeans for one month, soybean usage by participants increased even when free soybeans were replaced…

A brief description of the development of the ESEA Title I evaluating and reporting system is provided. An analysis and assessment of the kinds of concerns state evaluation officers have about implementing the new guidelines are outlined. Appropriate recommendations based on the findings are provided. (Author/AL)

Systems analysis and synthesis are applied to the supervision of school psychological services. A brief review of the key concepts of systems theory is followed by an explanation of one possible system for supervision. Illustrations of the usefulness of the systems approach to supervision are included. (Author)

It is crucial that internship allow the intern to experience all the factors that impinge on the psychologist while in school practice. Clear structure and careful planning ensure that the experience will be effective. University and field settings must work cooperatively to ensure that each intern receives a balanced experience. (Author/BW)

Describes a course designed to give students the theoretical and practical knowledge to understand the factors influencing the provision of quality nursing care; to use standards to evaluate nursing care; and to make planning changes to improvement. (Author)

Findings from a study of Project Head Start prompt the authors to conclude that social research has little or no effect on social policy. Empirical evidence that Head Start does not have a lasting effect on participants' academic skills has in no way affected federal support for the program. (Author/WD)