The authors explore how Public Law 94-142 (Education for All Handicapped Children Act) makes teachers responsible and accountable for assuring that each handicapped child receive the required special education and related services set forth in the individualized education program. (SBH)

A study of high school-college articulation problems and procedures at the University of Illinois. The method of the study and data obtained are explained and the recommendations are outlined. A reexamination of the philosophical base supporting the method of grading is one of the questions raised by the study. (AMH)

Discusses English course offerings at German People's Universities, specifically, Frankfurt. Applicants are counselled at orientation and grouped according to aims and preparation. Most courses have hiterto met only once a week; there is a trend toward increasing the frequency. (Text is in German.) (IFS/WGA)

Briefly describes job alternatives that have led to both temporary and permanent relevant employment for history graduate students and new Ph.D.'s. Also offers advice for constructing grant proposals that create jobs. (Author/JK)

In the program described in this article, a three-stage career model has been developed to integrate career planning and job placement functions. The emphasis has shifted from counseling to skill training and different methods of teaching these skills have been utilized. (Author)

Reports that a number of indicators picture a noticeable improvement in the job situation for chemical professionals. (SL)

This article describes a project that is designed to provide teacher educators with materials to be used for preparing the regular classroom teacher to work with handicapped children. (RC)

Describes a management education program (its development and results) for women at Northeastern University (Boston) which involves cooperative arrangements with local companies which target jobs to be filled by trainees. (Program courses are especially tailored to the trainees' educational needs and to requirements for their specific jobs.) (SH)

A multivariate predictive index of student field performance to be used as an admissions tool in graduate schools of social work is described. It measures the effect on field performance of (1) a measure of the student's intellectual ability, (2) undergraduate school quality, (3) prior work experience, and (4) student sex. (Author/LBH)

In order to create more support for foreign language departments, this article suggests better communication with administration and less internal dissension. Courses should meet student needs and interests. Methods of increasing teaching positions and reducing the number of Ph.D. candidates are discussed. (CHK)

A model is presented to enable school systems to assess their current practices regarding parental involvement during the pupil planning process in special education. (Author/CL)

Reports on a congress of language school personnel, whose main theme was the desirability of abolishing university entrance tests in foreign languages, and of stressing instead better counselling of students and differentiated instruction (grouping according to achievement level) at the university level. (Text is in German.) (IFS/WGA)

Spells out the court-imposed limitations on the various kinds of tests commonly used in the public schools. (Author/IRT)

A review of historical documents from the early 1900's in Los Angeles indicated that although mental testing played an important diagnostic role, it did not determine special class placement or establishment of special classes. Teacher referral was equally important in placement decisions. (Author/DB)

Parents gained more clout in the "Robinson v. Pinderhughes" court ruling. Baltimore schools' lack of compliance with the Education for All Handicapped Children Act illustrates that, if not offered by a state, educators should encourage legislators to enact a remedy enforcing decisions about disabled students' placement. (CJH)