A review of research on the role of social competence in the community adjustment of developmentally disabled persons indicates that facilitation of such adjustment should focus on remediation of maladaptive behavior, instruction in social skills and behavioral competencies, assessment before placement in the community, and continued on-site…

Reviews the activities and the involvements of the Center for Environmental Communication Studies (CECS) at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. Summarizes its contributions in the areas of teaching, research, public service, and publications. (ML)

To deal with rising teen suicide and attempted suicide, this Michigan school system developed a comprehensive crisis response plan encouraging greater communication with students, parents, and school staff members and involving immediate response by trained professionals and followup procedures to stabilize the school community. (WTH)

Describes Sistering, a daytime drop-in program in Toronto for isolated women. Contends that the program's competence-oriented practice framework provides the nurturing and education the women need. The women are seen as individuals capable of learning effective ways of coping. (JAC)

Focuses on the linkage between social support and social networks and health educational programs that involve interventions at the network and community level. Addresses programs enhancing entire networks through natural helpers; and programs strengthening overlapping networks/communities through key opinion and informal leaders who are engaged…

The Delaware Art Museum believes that art is an important component to all parts of the school curriculum. To support the interdisciplinary uses of art, the Museum has developed tour programs, e.g., a geometry tour and a cultures around the world tour. These and other tour programs are described. (RM)

Five articles focus on school-to-work transition issues from the perspectives of administrators, consultants, and parents of visually handicapped and multiply impaired/blind students. Programs described include community-based training, state-sponsored vocational training, one-day training seminars, and a job readiness clinic. (Author/CL)

An outreach program for gifted upper elementary students developed at the Hirshhorn Museum is described. Objectives are to teach visual literacy, to present the materials using the inquiry method, to use art history and criticism to develop students' looking skills, and to encourage parents to attend classes and museum visits. (RM)

Discusses the potential global and societal futures that will affect all of humankind, the implications of these futures for education and learning, practical action steps that technology education should take to better address the potential alternative futures, and the educational data available to assist staffs, students, and communities through…

Describes the developmental history and program orientation of the North West Civic Trust, a voluntary non-political organization that is committed to the protection and enhancement of the environment. Lists the five basic aims and objectives of the organization and explains its specific project involvements. (ML)

This article reviews the major features of the "Seat Belts Pay Off" campaign and its evaluation and considers both theoretical and pragmatic issues pertinent to replicating the program in other community settings. (CT)

Under the directorship of Holger Cahill, who drew upon John Dewey's principle of the universal communicability of art, the Federal Art Project of the Great Depression era gave all of the people the opportunity to study and enjoy art. Specific programs of the project are described. (RM)

Zero population growth will soon affect higher education. The sophisticated use of faculty, physical plant, and other resources offers possible solutions. (Author/MLF)

As the children of Belfast return to school, this report focuses on a project designed to help teenage pupils from the city's Catholic and Protestant communities. (Editor/RK)

TV Agricultural Secondary School (TVASS), a scheme of agricultural education using a combination of television and further education classes, is fully described and viewed in light of current research. (WL)