This report describes a standardized testing service for multiple school districts. The testing center of the Wabash Valley Supplementary Educational Center was established through Title III of the Elementary Secondary Education Act (ESEA). The center offers four services to an eight county area: testing materials, scoring, materials development,…

This monograph is intended to help the operators and planners of employment and training programs, particularly those sponsored under the Comprehensive Employment and Training Act (CETA), in developing and providing supportive services to improve client employability. The first section, presenting the purpose of this publication, is followed by a…

This report, prepared by the National Clearinghouse for Drug Abuse Information, discusses the Free Clinic Movement--its philosophy, characteristics, background, and problems. The Free Clinic Movement developed because the existing health care system was not providing services to a large number of racial, philosphical, and cultural minorities due…

Guidelines for establishing and developing programs for speech and hearing impaired children are presented. The information is intended to be of value in planning, developing, administering, and evaluating programs in Tennessee public schools. Part 1, for administrators, outlines standards and other information related to the following aspects of…

This discussion of the participation of employees, voluntary and community groups, and consumers and parents in community social services planning traces recent origins of British thinking on the subject, analyzes what social services planners can learn from physical planners, and discusses methods of participation for each type of group. (JT)

Parent to Parent provides support and information for parents of children with disabilities and/or health impairments, by matching them with other parents of special needs children. Described are the program's goals and background, training of parent partner volunteers, referral and matching of parents, and participation in a statewide network.…

New approach extends manpower service delivery, on contractual basis, to remote rural areas. (AG)

Describes the current interest and activity in community service and the undergraduate educational experience. Argues that recognition by faculty, administrators, and agency officials is necessary to ensure that community service projects successfully combine service with learning. Offers recommendations for implementing a program that cultivates…

This article describes the Interagency Planning and Support Project, which aimed to improve coordination among agencies serving young children with disabilities and their families by integrating disparate service documents and planning processes. Analysis of Collaborative Support Plan data on 34 families shows the approach was successful in…

Answers the "why,""who," and "what to do" of developing a dynamic coalition. Suggests that promoting clear communication is the basis for successful coalition, and describes these steps of an effective communication model: developing a communication culture, becoming a team, and celebrating. (AEF)

Applies principles of the student learning movement to activities of the campus-activities professional. Current activities that either enhance or impede student learning are identified. Recommended strategies address advising individuals and organizations, program design and development, and information design and delivery. (DB)

The desire to better serve small business users for their government information needs led to a study of small business executives in New Jersey. Research findings provided further motivation, guidance, and input for development of a successful Internet training program. The authors' experiences showed academic librarians could improve…