Purpose of this article is to explore a model program of career education at the high school level whereby the traditional curriculum and role of the teacher would be modified so as to more effectively meet the challenges inherent within career education programs. (Author)

A short history of the Community Free School, the relationship of scattered schools to the pedagogical model, a presentation of the substance of the study, and its results and conclusions. (DM)

An inservice program entitled The Team Approach to Educational Decision-Making: Inservice for Multidisciplinary Teams is described. It provides instruction in team theory, communication skills, and problem-solving techniques to create more active and effective team participation in the Individual Education Program decision-making processes to meet…

This article argues that the multidisciplinary team (MDT) can provide more effective and satisfying psycho-educational services by adopting a family systems model. A brief overview of the model is provided, followed by a discussion of specific MDT functions that serve to facilitate a school-family alliance. (Author/PN)

The authors talk about school psychology and the assessment of profoundly handicapped children from their personal experiences in two fields: special education and school psychology. Each author has practical experience relevant to current trends in these fields. (Author)

Describes five statistical simulation programs developed at Wichita State University--Coin Flip and Raindrop, which demonstrate the binomial, Poisson, and other related distributions; Optimal Search; QSIM; and RANDEV, a random deviate generation program. Advantages of microcomputers over mainframes and the educational uses of models are noted.…

Elements that the University of Akron, Furman University, and Wichita State University believe to be essential for mounting a successful program for change are identified: definition of institutional mission, top administrative support, leadership development, comprehensive change programs, emphasis on communication and process, and merging of…

A study of early postenrollment wage determinants of White young men in the 1966 to 1971 period is described. The focus is on student labor force status as a determinant of postenrollment wage rates. Results suggest that work while enrolled may mitigate transition problems to full-time work after enrollment. (Author/MLW)

A sociotechnical systems model used by John Brown University is described that is useful for analyzing the complexities of change in an organization and for describing the many elements involved in change. (Author/MLW)

Student teachers are seen to progress through three stages of concern, and many do not reach the third stage during student teaching. Implications for supervising teachers are presented. A principal responsibility for student teacher development lies with supervising instructors. (MP)

Describes an approach for designing instructional units based on careful consideration of the reading curriculum and its psychological foundations, and examines factors associated with the use of a small stand-alone computer to provide the primary instructional environment. Twenty-two references are listed. (Author/MER)

Describes a premarital group counseling program involving 35 committed couples. Results indicate that few role models were available for couples and that communication difficulties were apparent among many of the participants. Suggests counselors consider group premarital counseling as a valuable process for their clients. (Author)

Reviews the status of women who abuse drugs and proposes considerations for treatment design. General concerns stress the importance of a well formulated treatment philosophy, encourage treatment of women with varying drug related dependencies together, and advocates the utilization of female professional staff in most instances. (Author)

Discusses the relationship between teacher and counselor roles. Defines the role of the human services educator and the expanding focus of teacher education. Discusses how the human service educator model incorporates the mutual professional interests of counselors and teachers. (Author/RC)