Moderate correlations were observed between the grade point average and nonverbal battery IQ scores of the Lorge Thorndike Intelligence Test administered to 27 elementary school students representing 12 countries during their first semester at a private American school overseas. Reasons are cited for additional research needs in the United States…

Assists those in the field to understand where federal law stands today. Presented is updated information regarding legal topics of most import to college placement and recruitment. (Author)

Reviews literature on the benefits to emotionally disturbed children of mainstreaming versus special class placement. Findings are inconclusive. (SJL)

Used a computer simulation of psychoeducational decision making to study the assessment and decision-making process. Results indicated scores on achievement tests, intelligence tests, and the disparity between the two had the greatest influence on eligibility, classification, and prognostic decisions. Decision makers indicated they were not…

Presents a conception of teacher decision making and identifies several questions about the planning of reading instruction. Describes studies of grouping students for reading instruction and examines them for the answers they provide to questions about the planning of reading instruction. (MKM)

When instructors are unable to finish their teaching contracts, new instructors can benefit from knowing the feelings and concerns of the students. This reports students reactions to the situation, and recommends such things as making clear requirements and grading policy, and clearly describing preferred teaching style.

Due to declining enrollments and "burnout," schools face two potentials for staff imbalance: a stagnant older staff or too many inexperienced teachers. The author proposes preventing these problems by teaming older teachers, ready for gradual retirement, with new teachers, who gain experience while taking over by degrees. Costs are considered.…

All graduates of the first two classes who sought employment in gerontological services located jobs. Several graduates indicated that their generalist preparations made it possible for them to shift from administration to direct service, and from direct service to program design and development. (Author)

Problems and possible solutions of faculty retrenchment are examined in the light of the University of Wisconsin's experience. Two alternatives are offered: (1) reduce the number of permanent or long-term tenure commitments or (2) lay off faculty when funds are insufficient. If layoffs are the course of action, it is suggested an attempt be made…

Because the physically disabled student must adjust to his/her inclusion into a nonhandicapped environment and to large group instruction simultaneously, the preparation of inservice teachers and nonhandicapped students should acquaint them with the physical, psychosocial, and academic factors associated with handicaps. (JN)

Cautions that weighting errors on an oral reading test in line with miscue analysis procedures can lead to inappropriate independent reading level placement. (MKM)

Based on a manual produced by the Florida Department of Education, this article presents competency statements which provide guidelines for determining the basic skills needed to collect and apply placement and follow-up data. (LRA)

Describes steps in trainability test administration: (1) teaching applicant essential job elements, (2) having applicant perform job tasks unaided, and (3) evaluating the performance. Discusses test selection, availability, and effectiveness. (CSS)

Post-program labor force experiences of farmworkers receiving nonagricultural employment and training services from the CETA Title III farmworker program in 1975 were studied. Available from Farmworker Data Network, 7905 W. 44th, Wheat Ridge, Colorado 80033 ($12.00). (SB)