Describes an informational program in South Carolina designed to reach "underemployed and unemployed black youth, 16 to 22 years of age." (Author/AK)

A random sample of 70 rehabilitation program graduates was used. Placement criteria were: 1) salary; 2) number of weeks between graduation and employment; and 3) number of contacts by a field rehabilitation counselor between graduation and closure. Data were collected on 55 test and rating variables during the students' evaluation and training…

This article suggests the relationship which the Explorer program could have with colleges, employers, and the students and employees of the future. Exploring as a process of finding out can help young people find their identity, personally and vocationally, and enable college carrer counselors to expand on a sound foundation of vocational…

Four phases which characterize the initial year of operation are: initiation, developmental, operational, and corrective. (Author)

The importance of dealing immediately with the trauma of the child's separation from natural parents, siblings, and foster parents is stressed. Placement techniques and procedures involving adoptive parents, foster parents and the child are described. (MG)

For an activity that engages so many people, job hunting is a neglected art. Once they face the prospect of a job search, however, many people realize they have no idea where to begin. Guidance and assistance are available from employment service offices and the Manpower Administration which has published a book, "Merchandising Your Job Talents."…

A study on the placement of handicapped children in New York City produced six conclusions, including that the city's Committee on the Handicapped scored well overall on a knowledge scale, but subgroups (except psychologists) indicated significantly lower knowledge of educational programing for handicapped children than a group of special…

Describes supplementary assessment materials used to measure student English language arts competence in order to assist ESL classroom teacher in making required judgements about best time to place ESL student in regular classroom. Materials include assessment exercises in reading, listening, writing, and oral expression. (Author/BK)

Describes the pilot phase of an innovative program that uses a structured group format to orient parents to their expected roles and to educate and support them in the process of deciding their children's futures. (Author/MP)

Describes a peer assistance approach to job placement that guidance departments in secondary schools can implement with minimal expense and staff time. (FL)

The Iowa Severity Rating Scales for Communication Disabilities provides a means for placing a priority on the needs of students requiring speech-language pathology services. The severity rating scale assists the clinician in case selection and suggests the intensity of the service delivery model. (Author/SW)

The Work Again Project prepares older adults for employment or voluntary positions through a series of workshops and minicourses. The placement component has found positions for over 6,800 people in the categories of labor, business, education, housekeeping, and sitting. (SK)

A discussion and demonstration of social comparison as a means of assessing programs for mentally retarded children is presented. The position is taken that the social validation method of norm peer comparison might be helpful in determining whether certain handicapped children should be moved to a less restrictive environment. (Author)

To serve students more effectively, career counseling, placement, and cooperative education need to be integrated, providing a holistic approach to career development. (JOW)