Describes a dilemma in diagnosing the behavior symptoms of three transracially adopted Korean boys (aged 22 to 30 months) in psychiatric treatment. Alternative explanations are offered after successful treatment. (CM)

Describes the activities of National Diffusion Network (NDN) project directors, which include traveling to school districts, demonstrating validated educational programs, and training teachers in schools that have adopted NDN projects. (SK)

A mid-1970s study of the characteristics of pregnant unmarried mothers who keep their children and those who surrender them for adoption discloses some differences from the characteristics of such mothers in the late 1960s and early 1970s. (CM)

Reviews some philosophical and practical issues in transracial adoption. (CM)

Case study of Admiral Elmo R. Zumwalt's attempt at innovation in the United States Navy offers a means of assessing individual initiative in hiearchical change. (PD)

Suggests subscribing (free) to large company publications which can provide ideas for feature stories, graphic design, layout, etc., in school newspapers, news magazines, and yearbooks. Lists and comments on 20 company publications. (JM)

Examined contents of documentation intended to record views of children placed for adoption. Found that half contained no such information, there was little relationship between child's age and length of documentation, guardians ad litum provided a vital addition to social workers' documentation, and neither guardians nor social workers paid…

Responses from 150 of 650 marketing chairpersons surveyed about implementing new courses indicated that curriculum decisions are more market oriented when the source of the innovation is outside the department. Innovations from internal sources may be congruent with existing offerings rather than dynamically different. (SK)

Mohawk College piloted eight teleconferences and eight telecourses using the Temporary Educational Systems typology and the Concerns-based Adoption Model. Teaching, technical, and financial concerns were identified, four telecourses were adopted, and a long-term plan was developed. (SK)

Summarizes results of a survey of coordinators of information services on adoption as to the efficacy of current recruiting methods to examine possible ways to reverse the increasing difficulty of finding adoption placements for older children. Recommends ensuring postadoption support, streamlining responses to families requesting information on…

Interviews guided by the Application Process Framework were conducted with 27 continuing education participants four months after an institute on health education planning and evaluation. Multiple contextual influences affected their application of what they had learned, and predisposition toward the use of innovation played a strong role. (SK)

Describes a sectoral and paradigmatic approach to evolutionary research. Argues that an evolutionary paradigm does not exist. Examines the socio-biological approach and that of a system-theoretical oriented general evolutionary theory. Utilizes the topics of cooperation, delimitation, and indoctrination to explain more promising ways of adoption.…

Responses from 56 of 107 Louisiana secondary marketing teachers indicated that, according to the Technology Integration Model, most were active in exploring technology uses in education and adapting it for instruction, moderate at the advanced integration level, and not active in experimentation. They identified minor barriers to technology…

The State of Georgia Adoption Reunion Registry assists adoptees in searching for birthparents and biological siblings, and provides referral to support services. Responses to a mail-in survey of 45 adoptees and 46 birthparents, all users of the Georgia registry, indicated high levels of satisfaction with the registry's services. Birthparents…