The relationship between the Slosson (1953) Intelligence Test (SIT) and the Wechsler (1949) Intelligence Scale for Children (WISC) was studied to provide information about the SIT's usefulness as a measure of intelligence, for placement purposes and for screening purposes. (NH)

To develop skills in working with the disadvantaged, special practicum experience was offered. Advantages were increased awareness of problems and expansion of interpersonal skills. Limitations included inefficiency of time use in this setting. (Author/CJ)

This article discusses participation by four institutions in a computerized prescreening system for undergraduates during its first year of operation.

Authors describe several structural mechanisms that seemingly reduce worker uncertainty and anxiety. Possible costs' of these mechanisms for clients, workers, and agencies are identified. (Author)

Describes New York's experience with computerized job matching and demonstrates its value in several case studies. (BH)

This study was submitted in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the Ed.D. degree at Teachers College, Columbia University.

Second of two articles on the '70s, all in this issue. Stresses need to consider the human factors and attitudes when discussing career choices. (Author)

Details benefits and pitfalls of periodic court review for achieving placement permanency for children, discussing what individual caseworkers can do to improve the review process. (RH)

The paper outlines educational options for learning disability students. Five options (from regular class placement with consultation to special education programs in residential facilities) are described along with seven recommendations for improved services (including continuity of programs and services, variety of instructional approaches, and…

The construct and predictive validity of adaptive behavior was investigated using a multitrait multimethod analysis with 66 mentally retarded institutionalized persons. Adaptive behavior had high convergent validity and low discriminant validity and predicted MA program placement better than did MA, suggesting that adaptive behavior scores could…

Survey responses of 389 elementary secondary teachers to emotionally disabled students were analyzed in terms of types of students served, amount of integration, and teachers' use of time. Results suggested that the levels of the Cascade of Services Model (which depicts levels of service) are not distinct entities. (CL)

Describes the content areas and types of questions on the advanced placement Latin tests and gives the complete multiple choice section (questions and answers) from the 1980 test. (EKN)

Presents a report of the American Chemical Society (ACS) Examinations Committee in which the 1981 testing program is described and condensed norms for the ACS examinations are given. (CS)