The presentation deals with four of the factors that have made the Illinois Developmental Centers for the Retarded a success. The following four factors are discussed: (1) the philosophy that the developmentally disabled are individuals and members of society with rights and privileges due all citizens; (2) intensive staff development programs…

This handbook/catalogue is divided into three parts, the first of which is entitled "Handbook for Staff Development," and was written for those new to New Hampshire, the education profession, or the concept of staff development. It contains background information, philosophy, and procedures on staff development; it seeks to encapsulate…

Because of the current trend toward further education for all high school graduates, there is need to prepare low-achieving students for college-level work. A developmental program was designed for Puerto Rico Junior College to improve the performance of high school graduates with low academic averages and entrance examination scores. After a year…

The recent (1964) Wolf Management Engineering Company survey made another thorough study of developmental book activities in Turkey unnecessary. Therefore, less than one week was spent on this 1966 study to: (1) determine the extent to which the recommendations of the earlier study had been implemented, (2) collect data regarding libraries (an…

The Canadian Ministry of Indian Affairs and Northern Development issued its 1971-72 annual report on Indian and northern affairs in the areas of education, economics, conservation, and community development. The report covers the ministry's organization, regional offices, the Conservation Program, the Indian-Eskimo Program, the Northern…

Offers recommendations for using developmental drama including: discussion of organization of the play environment, leaders, and play groups; sensory-awareness games, movement-mime projects, and story dramatizations; and video tape utilization for play evaluation. (MH)

In an effort to "treat" the growing death concerns of many medical staffs, an experiential death and dying lab was created. Its evolution to meet changing needs is discussed, as well as future potential for work in this area. (Author)

Reviews and evaluates the past ten years of policy development of democratized school government in the United Kingdom. Specifically examines the Taylor Committee of 1975, the Taylor Report of 1977, and subsequent development of policy through 1980, including the proposed 1986 Education Bill and Education Act. (BSR)

Analyzes the recent strong recovery of the seminar business, tracing it to renewed interest and the general economic recovery. Attempts to provide planning information for hardware, off-the-shelf materials, custom-design, outside services, and seminar/conferences budgets. (JB)

The author reviews principles of developmental programing for students with developmental delays. The stages of this approach begins with eye contact and other readiness skills and continues through instruction in cognitive, math, leisure, and independent functioning skills. (CL)

The most recent simulation product of the University Council for Educational Administration (UCEA) is the Monroe City Simulation. The authors describe five generic issues that UCEA simulation developers must face in this kind of developmental work. (WM)

This is a report of a unique experience in collaboration among four hospitals on the east side of Detroit, resulting in the design and development of a major training program for hospital managers. (Author)

The four elements of career development programs, occupational awareness, preliminary occupational skills, career planning, and intensive employment preparation, are discussed. (JS)

Argues that a mastery of teaching methods is insufficient as a guide to understanding the developmental learning processes they are supposed to produce; and that these processes, when they occur in a management development program, are not controlled by the educator alone. (Author)