Rigorous evaluation of social and emotional learning programs requires the use of measures that provide reliable and valid information on the meaningful differences in children's social emotional skills across treatment and control groups, as well as changes over time. In contexts affected by conflict and crisis, few measures can provide the…

The content analysis of the impressions of 22 American educators who spent 6 weeks studying special education in Europe summarizes their impressions or concerns on the philosophy, diagnostic procedures, staffing, and post-school planning of the special education programs they visited. The report considers positive reactions and negative concerns…

A rural school district with no psychological services and a nearby university education clinic designed and implemented a short-term clinical program for the district schools. Objectives for the project were defined by the district and the university. A group of 41 children was assessed and given follow-up treatment. (Author)

Since 1977, the visa student population in the North York (Ontario) schools has increased from 89 to approximately 540 in the 1983-84 school year, with the vast majority coming from Hong Kong. The current services for visa students were examined with respect to the appropriateness of the educational experience offered to visa students; the…

This article considers political and legislative conditions needed for the successful education of children with special educational needs. It covers the international scene, positive British policies and legislation, positive local policies, implementation strategies, monitoring of progress, support services, meeting individual needs, working…

This document reviews the results of the first comprehensive survey of the first year in Canadian postsecondary education, and examines the range and consequences of courses of study. It explores students' perceptions of their first year, and evaluates the programs and services that were offered. Chapter 1 compares and contrasts the American and…

The Scottish "New Community Schools" program encourages health, education, and social service agency collaboration to improve outcomes for disadvantaged children. A first-year evaluation indicates that additional funding has enabled new multi-agency initiatives, particularly in health promotion; development of students' personal learning…

A study examined why fewer than 4 percent of local unemployed adults enrolled in the Open Door program at Britain's Gloucestershire College of Arts and Technology during 1986-1989. The program allows unemployed adults to enroll in any Gloucestershire local educational agency college. A questionnaire was sent to Open Door students and interviews…

As career development becomes established in Canadian secondary schools, the pressure increases to use performance assessments to demonstrate both the effectiveness of programs and the soundness of instructional decisions. This digest examines issues surrounding performance assessments of career development programs. Performance assessments can be…

This monograph provides an international perspective on key principles governing the education of children with disabilities and the review of educational provisions. Part A begins with an estimate of the global shortfall in education provision for those with disabilities and identifies principles and strategies for policymakers developing…

This handbook is designed for use by anyone involved in providing educational or training opportunities for women. Chapter 1 discusses the outcome of women's education and use of this handbook. Chapters 2-6 make general suggestions about various issues around the provision of high quality, relevant, and responsive education and training for women.…