Based on "the concept of teacher self-appraisal as a way of helping teachers internalize change," the program described in this article is intended "to assist schools to develop and implement programs for continuous professional staff development." (Authors/LS)

Comments favorably on article by Ray E. Hosford in same issue, but expresses concern over the heavy emphasis on social modeling. (Author)

Comments on article by Ray E. Hosford in same issue. (CJ)

The history and trends of the behavior modification movement in Special Education are discussed. (RD)

Over the course of eight months of almost continuous contact, relatively normal speaking patterns were generated. At a one year follow up, the subject's speech was indistinguishable from that of her classmates. (Author)

Summarized are several theoretical positions on identification, together with one application in a case study. An autographed picture of their hero was presented to each of six uncerachieving and disruptive boys in an effort to provide an interested" adult role model for them. The school staff reinforced this identification with projects in which…

The investigation of the comparison of the effects of behaviorally oriented action and psychotherapy reeducation on introversion extraversion, emotionality and internal external control showed that the program designed to create new behaviors were more effective than reeducation programs in inducing attitudinal changes. (Author)

A behavior management procedure was successfully employed in a demonstration school for culturally deprived children to increase appropriate behavior in a second-grade classroom of twenty children. (Author/WY)

Teachers, by their attitudes and mannerisms, have a great potential for influencing the academic success or failure of their students. (CK)