Examined disciplinary problems of inmates who were properly matched with the institution's level according to the Security Designation and Custody Classification system. Data from files of 342 male inmates showed matched inmates received no disciplinary reports and appeared to adjust more effectively than inmates who were not matched. (JAC)

Discusses the importance of constructing a good evaluation tool. (JOW)

Defines evaluation and its purposes; discusses different approaches to evaluations, the issue of evaluation based on evidence or value judgements, and Provus' Discrepancy Evaluation Model; and relates each of these topics to the process of evaluating the effectiveness of community councils. (Author)

The author discusses criteria for evaluating the usefulness of any guide for ITV programming.'' (Editor/AK)

The New Jersey Educational Assessment Program is a state effort to assist local school districts in their own efforts to identify needs and priorities in the planning and administering of local school programs. (Author)

The conclusions drawn from this study imply the need for more pamphlets written at the elementary and lower secondary level. (JA)

A review of Strategies for Success in Compensatory Education: An Appraisal of Evaluation Research by Edward L. McDill and others. (DS)

The author provides guidelines for determining the target audience for a gifted program evaluation. Descriptions of several approaches for program evaluation are offered. (Author/SW)

Discusses the utilization of evaluative information in terms of the dimensions of evaluation, pitfalls of evaluation, and facts concerning useful evaluation. (AH)