Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is the most common psychiatric disorder of childhood. The extensive research on ADHD indicates that both assessment and treatment of ADHD is best accomplished through the involvement of multiple informants. By establishing a supervisory relationship with a university-based training clinic, child…

Recognizing the increase in school violence, California recently enacted the Hughes Bill that requires a positive behavioral intervention plan for individuals with exceptional needs. Although special education teachers are required to develop positive behavioral intervention plans, most have not been trained in the skills necessary to develop or…

This Volunteer Literacy Manual is designed to facilitate the involvement of parents and community members as reading and writing partners with young children. The manual is not a training manual for the volunteer, but rather a manual to help organize the volunteer effort. It is intended to assist schools and community organizations in developing…

This book explores the reasons that beginning teachers struggle and provides research-based plans for helping them make the most of their initial teaching years. It proposes Beginning Teacher Assistance Programs (BTAPs) as a practical strategy for success. BTAPs draw on the knowledge and expertise of teachers, principals, central office…

Factors which determine success of diversified cooperative education (DCOE) programs are analyzed. (MS)

Presented an educational program for the Vienna Correctional Center which enrolled both inmates and correctional officers. Author also offered suggestions for consideration by others who might be thinking about developing a similar program. (Author/RK)

Veterans' needs for special assistance point to a series of guidelines for developing a veterans' program on the community college campus. (Editor)

It is the purpose of this article to present the findings of a global research study as tentative evidence of the benefits to be derived from foreign study. (Author)

The federal government, in an attempt to evaluate the position of aesthetic content in the value system of American education, has supported a variety of projects and programs. Author considers the largest and most comprehensive of these which is the Aesthetic Education Program of CEMREL, Inc. (Author/RK)

Focuses on facility and educational design of the new Downtown Manhattan High School of Business Education. (AG)

Grumman Company has attempted to counter their acute shortage of engineers with diversified experience by establishing the Engineering Professional Development Program (EPDP). Selected engineers participate in an evening scholarship program, assignments to various sections within the company, and in-house seminars and programs to prepare them for…

State director cites basic steps vocational education should take to achieve the goal, career education for all. (Editor)