In a response to the editorial critique of Project Head Start (by A.D.B. Clarke and A. M. Clarke) the authors claim that the Clarkes' conclusions were based upon questionable assumptions, a selective review of research, and errors in fact, ignoring the considerable evidence that Head Start has improved the social competence of economically…

Eight weeks of instruction that included 120 minutes of guided practice in the overarm throw did not significantly change the ball velocities of kindergarten children when compared to two groups with no formal throwing experience. (Author)

Presents 10 elements common to 12 reading programs found to be effective by the Right to Read office 1974 nationwide search. Among these are the encouragement of parent participation, the sequencing and structuring of reading activities, and the individualization of the programs to suit pupils needs. (Author/AM)

Describes the history of the development of the Curriculum Research and Development Group and makes some general conclusions on the Group's progress. (RK)

A law related project has been successful in teaching educable mentally retarded junior high school students about consumer problems and the law, juvenile law, the justice system, and lawmaking. (CL)

Reviews outcomes of the curriculum development efforts of the United States Department of Education, focusing on the work of the Technical Education Research Center and the curriculum materials it developed. Argues for a continued government role in the development of technical curricula. (DMM)

The implementation of a school-based program in which specially trained teachers served as staff developers to introduce a writing-across-the-curriculum program is described from the perspectives of the teacher/staff developer, the principal, and the district director of staff development. (Author/MT)

Discusses the benefits of behavior modeling, examines the Behavior Modeling Learning Staircase (which illustrates the situational and generic skills that can be developed in a supervisory training program), and describes the role of the trainer. (CT)

A benefit-cost analysis of a supported competitive employment program for severely disabled adults in Virginia during the period 1978 to 1986 indicated that the program was financially prosperous for both participants and taxpayers. (Author/JW)

Studied the effects of monthly psychiatric consultation in a nursing home. Suggested that consultation was primarily useful to staff providing direct care to referred residents. Cited benefits to residents as increased staff awareness and acceptance of emotional problems and increased frequency of therapeutic programs offered at the nursing home.…

Offers suggestions for spending staff development money effectively. Ideas include the following: (1) keep your money close to the classroom; (2) use consultants to train your own trainers; (3) beware of embarking on numerous small-scale reforms; and (4) beware of pressure to copy other school improvement methods. (CJH)

Evaluated the effectiveness of a point-of-choice nutrition information program that used a comprehensive set of communication functions in its design. Results indicate that point-of-choice information without direct tangible rewards can (to a moderate degree) modify food-selection behavior of cafeteria patrons. (JN)

The nutrient profile provided by the Dennison Inventory of Nutritional Experiences (DINE) for microcomputers was compared with two research-oriented mainframe computer systems to evaluate the DINE system's accuracy. Results are discussed. (DF)