This paper briefly describes the Special Education Administration Training Project (SEATP), a competency-based model for training leaders in the field of special education. Although part of the discussion deals with particular facets of the SEATP model, much of it outlines basic characteristics that are shared by other competency-based training…

Described are two new models for educational evaluation with emphasis on special education: the Consumer Model for Program Evaluation and the Synthesis of Abilities Model for Pupil Information. It is explained that the Consumer Model for Program Evaluation covers the governance structure of education and emphasizes the pupil as the focal point…

Established to help solve the problems of rural attorneys in Nebraska via mail and telephone research services, the Creighton Legal Information Center (CLIC) is described in this manual in terms of project development and organization; project operations; replication and policy issues; costs and project budgeting; and program results.…

Describes an innovative Youth Services Program, an operational unit of the Dallas Police Department, which has drastically reduced the rearrest/recidivism rate for juvenile offenders. The program teaches three basic skills: physical fitness, interpersonal skills and study skills. (HMV)

The utilization of new knowledge in applied social science settings requires that this knowledge be transmitted in formats that are directly relevant, instructional, and parachutable. This article presents information and guidelines to be applied in considering training content, teaching/learning methods, and media. A model program is briefly…

A statement of the developmental process and content of the AASL certification model. (Author)

Develops a systems approach to planning as a means of increasing organizational effectiveness. A model of the planning process is presented, the various components are described in terms of implementation, and pragmatic strategies and considerations for an academic library are suggested; data tables and a flow chart are included. (JD)

Recommends that Medical School libraries be equipped to organize and provide biomedical information services in their respective states or areas, as a basis for the development of a national library-based biomedical information network to support Nigeria's programs of medical education, research, and health care delivery at all levels. (VT)

Consultation needs a sound basis for an integration of its parts in order to become a scientific discipline. Help givers have concentrated on specializing to the detriment of solidarity of consultation. Studying and evaluating consultation behavior results in a coherent and systematic basis for a consultation theory. (Author/MFD)

This triad of consulting models identifies the assumption upon which each rests. The consultant with adequate knowledge and self-insight will understand which model is appropriate to a given situation. The three models include: (1) purchase of expertise; (2) doctor-patient role; and (3) consultation process for problem solving. (Author/MFD)

An epistemological interpretation of the Campbell and Fiske model is offered to show its usefulness in validating classroom observation instruments. This interpretation is used to critique a recent validation study and is then applied to the problem of validating the construct "View of Science", using a classroom observation instrument.…

A recent study indicated the types of problems encountered by community residences (halfway-house) staff in the development and maintenance of community-based programs for persons with developmental disabilities. (Author)

An overview of services offered by a comprehensive school media center is provided. Basis requirements for a quality media program are noted. (MJB)

Presents a model for developing a strategy for training evaluation, according to the purpose of the evaluation or who is being evaluated. (MF)

A case study of a consultation is presented that illustrates how two theories concerning organizational change and systems analysis were applied to a small, informal organization. Systematic intervention with small, less structured groups is advocated. (Author)