The author defines the human services professional as one who is "able to establish professional relationships, to counsel, to teach, supervise, research, to work with the community and to act as a change agent." Historical factors leading to the emergence of the human services professional are outlined. Also described is an educational model and…

Volume 2 of a three-volume final report presents curriculum materials developed as part of a research project which pilot tested a distributive education program for rural schools utilizing a retail store simulation plan. The materials for the two-year curriculum consist of "Competency Area Packets" (addressed to the student) for the following…

Designed to assist training coordinators in the initial institution familiarization training for new employees in correctional institutions, this manual consists of two parts: this document (Part I), which is the training coordinator's guide, and the training program (Part II - CE 017 287). In a general introduction the advantages of these course…