Author discusses the many problems -- educational, social, and legal -- that can hamper the progress of non-U.S. citizens in the nation's schools. (Editor/CB)

Through the courts parents are challenging the administration and use of standardized tests, placement procedures, and the effectiveness and harmful impact of special class placement of students labeled educable mentally retarded as a result of standardized testing. (Author/KW)

An announcement by Michigan University President concerning measures being taken to implement the Regental action of March 19, 1970 and thereafter, with respect to proposals of representatives of the Black Action Movement. (JM)

Special issue devoted to foreign language instruction in adult education. (WB)

In an exchange of dialog, ideas about future attitudes and methods in placement and recruitment appear. (Author)

In answer to a placement officer's letter, a noted economist analyzes employment prospects, particularly for liberal arts students, in an increasingly popular field, environment. (Author)

This paper describes the development of EPT (English-Second-Language Placement Test) 100-200-300 which places adult students into the first three levels of English-Second-Language classes and discusses work done on EPT 400-500-600, an experimental test to place students in the last three levels of ESL classes. (Author/FB)

The parent of a child who suffered from a developmental disability tells of problems with the kindergarten teacher concerning the child's placement and evaluation. Parents can provide valuable information about their children--if only teachers will listen. (PP)

In comparison with the C-test, the cloze procedure is recommended for inclusion in a student placement test battery, and as an item of greater flexibility and with application to a wider range of placement test situations. The features considered were validity, reliability, scorability, economy, administrability, practicality, and discrimination.…

Describes how career education is implemented, how its goals are achieved, and the possible effects this can have on vocational education programs, specifically those in health occupations education. Discusses credentialing, placement, and articulation. (JOW)

The use of microcomputers for scheduling remedial reading classes in Newport (Rhode Island) schools has increased available instructional time. General guidelines are offered for using computers wisely. (MLF)

Teachers of emotionally disabled students in three states were surveyed to determine the availability and usefulness of information at the time of placement and reintegration of students. Implications for the collection of assessment information by school psychologists and other multidisciplinary team members are discussed. (Author/PN)