The article describes a training program which effectively taught a profoundly retarded and blind nine-year-old boy to use a walker. One year follow-up indicated maintenance of treatment gains. Ambulation training was correlated with a significant reduction in stereotypic behavior. (Author/DB)

Presents 16 ideas on in-service training contributed by child care directors across the nation. The ideas include weekly staff meetings, workshops, and training programs for new staff. (RJC)

Identifies promising developments and mistakes found in assertiveness training programs. Discusses problems arising from negative image, generalizability of learned skills and, especially, curriculum format. Concludes that elicited "assertiveness" may not have positive outcomes for all individuals. Recommends enhancement interventions…

The article describes the development of a visual assessment and training program designed to predict initial and final low-vision mobility performance. The program's tasks were determined to be better predictors of visual performance than existing clinical measures, and task learning could be transferred to real-life mobility situations.…

Describes a conceptual framework and vocabulary that can be used to discuss strategies and choices involved in reference question handling. A model of question handling is presented which provides for developing strategies for handling questions, evaluating the appropriateness of the strategy, and relating levels of service to resource…

This economic analysis compares the costs of two training alternatives for inservice teacher training in rural areas: (1) actual training delivered via telecommunications, and (2) estimated costs of an equal amount of on-site training. A project at Utah State University using interactive television for early education staff teaching handicapped…

Discussion of the use of video in rural development projects highlights animation at the village level, training, and monitoring and evaluation of project management as examples of successful video integration. A pilot project to test the use of video as an integrated support to management is then described. (26 references) (LRW)

The article discusses autism in the birth to age two population in terms of early symptomatology and identification, early intervention as prevention, approaches to early assessment, and approaches to intervention. (DB)

The article describes the use of interrupted behavior chains to teach communication skills in natural settings with autistic students. Empirical and theoretical bases for the training strategy are explained as are specific procedures for implementing the strategy. Implications of the strategy for classroom organization and service delivery are…

Four parents were trained to use enhanced milieu teaching with their preschool children with developmental delays. The parents learned to use the strategies in the clinic and generalized them to the home. Positive effects were observed on children's spontaneous communication and target use, and on parent and child affect. (Author/DB)

Trends in service marketing are explored as they relate to strategic vision, operational and organizational changes, and marketing tactics. Discussion includes the need for a market-driven culture, the use of training and incentives, the role of product management, and the significance of "mood." (Author/AEF)

Presents perspectives on networked training based on the development of an electronic education system at the Westinghouse Savannah River Company that integrated motion video, text, and data information with multiple audio sources. The technology options of compact disc, digital video architecture, and digital video interactive are discussed. (LRW)

Outlines the Colorado vision for student information literacy and discusses its implications for other states and communities as part of a national effort considering the future of library media programs. Highlights include Colorado information literacy guidelines, statewide training, assessment measures, research programs, and future scenarios.…

Discusses interactive instruction methods using computer-based instruction (CBI), computer-based training (CBT), and interactive video (CD-I, DVI, and IVD.) Ten ways that interactive training saves time and cost for employees and employer are listed. (Contains 12 references.) (SLW)

Discusses future increases in the number of older employees in the workforce; outlines physiological changes in vision, hearing, and memory that are known to occur as part of the aging process; and suggests training adaptations to diminish or eliminate the adverse consequences of these changes in a learning environment. (LRW)