It is suggested, from a political economy perspective, that interorganizational theory and practice skills should be further developed in the social work administration curriculum. Several alternative ways are described to integrate it in the classroom and field placement. (Author/MH)

An elementary school-based team (SBT) problem-solving model is described. Intended to provide recommendations for initial screening, assessment, and instructional alternatives for students with learning problems in mainstreamed settings, the SBT is discussed in terms of benefits, potential problems, developmental sequence, functional processes,…

The article examines various philosophical and professional orientations of teachers of the visually impaired and appropriate service delivery for severely and profoundly retarded children with visual handicaps. Staff contact only, consultation and direct service, and direct services are three delivery models discussed. Frequency, motivation, and…

The Early Intervention Research Institute (EIRI) reviewed extensive data reported by early intervention projects. Among surprising findings were that half-day programs produced as many gains as full-day programs, and programs which expected parent involvement were not more effective than those which did not. Current EIRI research efforts are…

A survey of college administrators responsible for supervising college stores found that three factors are strongly considered in deciding whether to lease the college store: available management skills, service orientation, and financial resources. It also found that private and public institutions and large and small institutions rank the…

The study compared academic progress and behavioral ratings of students in an interrelated special education program with those of students in a categorical program. Subjects were 92 mildly disabled students from two rural special education cooperatives. Results indicated that overall student performance did not differ significantly between the…

This article elaborates the various goal orientations currently characterizing continuing professional education and identifies their practical implications. A goal orientations model is presented that may prove useful in addressing both programmatic and policy considerations. (CT)

This article develops a production frontier model for the Employment Service and assesses the relative efficiency of the 51 State Employment Security Agencies in attaining program outcomes close to that frontier. This approach stands in contrast to such established practices as comparing programs to their own previous performance. (Author/CT)

Evaluates effectiveness of resource teacher services in mainstreamed rural classrooms in four districts in Quebec. Finds relationships between distance, staff ratio, interpersonal skills/competence, and rate of service delivery. Verifies Hurder theory that service delivery is influenced by access, disposition, and organization variables. (LFL)

Describes the concept of "therapeutic families," a reworking of the foster family concept. Being part of a network of treatment services and an extension of the residential treatment center, it makes for shorter stays in the more intensive treatment facility. The philosophical concept and clinical plan are presented. (Author/JAC)

The author states that business educators can make a concerted effort to fuse consumer and economic topics and applications into instructional programs. They can make available to students individualized instructional materials to be used on their own time to improve their personal business skills and consumer economics understanding. (CT)

Compares the United States and Canada in the funding and organization of psychiatric services for the elderly. Acute hospital, medical, and nursing home services are more accessible in Canada because of universal health insurance, but in both countries, services are limited by the small number of professionals. (JAC)

Demographic information, history, and research relating to psychological services in rural schools are examined. Although some factors are unique to rural schools, it is concluded that services and perceptions of practitioners are similar in rural and urban areas. School psychologists spend most of their time in assessment for special placement.…

Describes an exemplary pedagogical application of the personal computer in allied health continuing education. Discusses preliminary considerations, designing the instructional materials, and the two-year development plan consisting of three interrelated phases: faculty development, instructional applications, and dissemination. (CT)

A teleconferencing system developed for distance education in southwestern England is described and the various other proposed applications, including conferences and meetings, communication with students in industrial settings, multiple-location courses, and specialist participation, are outlined. (MSE)