The Minority Issues Inservice Program, a three-year cooperative inservice program regarding special education of minority handicapped children, was evaluated with 34 participants (building trainers, teacher trainees, contrast Ss). Results indicated that trainees increased their weekly mastery, made substantial and continuing applications, and had…

Two examples from the law enforcement field are presented in support of Ginsberg's (TM 508 964) view that social dysfunctionality follows from the attempt to distribute scarce resources in a manner that appears politically legitimate. (BW)

The basic functions and procedures of management consulting are contrasted with formal program evaluation. A case example illustrates the differing approaches used in programmatic problem solving. The similarities and differences between these specializations are highlighted to understand their unique but complementary contributions to the…

A cooperative effort by the state university and the state education agency to provide teacher training in remote areas makes use of such cost-effective measures as telephone and mail surveys, onsite follow-up interviews, a microteaching module for practicum supervision, and short, intensive courses in remote areas of the state. (Author/CL)

Summarizes evidence stemming from a variety of interventions to remediate children's reading disorders. (NH)

Examines percentage of articles on developmental and remedial guidance in Elementary School Guidance and Counseling (ESG&C). Although the literature reveals a continuing interest in theoretical discussion and practical applications of a developmental perspective in elementary school guidance programs, most articles are failing to document the…

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)

The Center for Early Adolescence at the University of North Carolina polled 20,000 professionals, agencies, and organizations that serve youths. The types of services offered by the most effective programs for 10-15 year olds are described. A step-by-step process for setting up after school programs is presented. (MT)

The Enrichment Triad Model (Triad) and the Revolving Door Identification model (RDIM) form the TRIAD/RDIM program model for gifted and talented students. The article outlines the key features of the program. (MD)

Four schools offering a continuous progress or nongraded approach to pacing for gifted students are reviewed: the Plano (TX) Independent School District, The University of Pittsburgh Laboratory School, the Chesapeake (VA) Demonstration School, and the University of California at Los Angeles Elementary School. (CL)

Self help groups involving the cooperative efforts of professionals and hearing impaired persons are discussed and issues in their development highlighted by the example of one such local group. (CL)

Provides guidelines for establishing an Adopt-a-School program, a cooperative venture between government agencies, businesses and schools, based on a program in San Diego. Summarizes benefits and program activities. (KH)

A national census of all state-licensed residential facilities for mentally retarded persons is summarized. Information on characteristics of facilities is presented along with demographic/functional characteristics of residents. The census verified the existence of an extensive variety of residential living alternatives available to mentally…

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)

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…