Presented are results from a survey of 2,530 sheltered workshop programs serving handicapped persons. Initial sections review the historical development of workshops, federal regulations affecting workshops, and previous related studies. Data are provided on the following topics: characteristics of workshops and clients (including a table on…

A study involving six high risk children (K through grade 2) was conducted to determine the effectiveness of a methodology for validating identification and placement of students diagnosed as educable mentally retarded, specific learning disabled, and emotionally disturbed. The methodology used was criterion-referenced tests in a time-series…

Procedures and related issues involved in the application of trait-treatment interaction (TTI) to institutional research, in general, and to placement and proficiency testing, in particular, are discussed and illustrated. Traditional methods for choosing cut-off scores are compared and proposals for evaluating the results in the TTI framework are…

The diagnostic and educational services components of the Austin Early Childhood Special Education Program is reviewed. It is explained that the project's educational planning and curriculum are based on interdisciplinary assessments. Discussed are such diagnostic activities as the initial comprehensive evaluation, instructional arrangement, and…

These placement tests are designed to help teachers determine a students' Chinese reading and writing level and to place them in the appropriate grade level book in the Golden Mountain Reading Series. The tests are divided into two parts: (1) word recognition and (2) reading and writing test. (Author/CFM)

Constantly being turned down in their job search may lead liberal arts graduates to feel personally rejected and to ignore the real barriers to being hired. (Author)

The report presents an overview of the status of educational programs and services provided by the various agencies serving neglected and delinquent children in New York State. An initial section covers definitions of the terms "delinquent" and "neglected", referral sources, the role of the court, placement alternatives, and…

Four steps should be taken in developing correct physical education programs for handicapped students. Assessment of student need is the first step, and a growing number of assessment instruments are available which provide information on basic locomotor skills and patterns and on physical and motor fitness. They are comprised of items that sample…

This booklet defines mainstreaming procedures through brief responses to questions on: students that should be mainstreamed; the most effective time for mainstreaming a student; why mainstreaming is effective for children with special needs; and how the move from special education to regular class placement can be facilitated. Profiles are…

This paper describes the College of Professional Studies at the University of San Francisco, which emphasizes the integration of classroom and experiential learning. The Human Relations and Organizational Behavior program, a behavioral science approach to human resource management which uses an applied psychology curriculum, is described in detail…

The cumulative impact of self contained class placement for 43 gifted students (grades 6 through 8) was assessed and compared to that of 38 gifted students in regular age-grade placement. Ss were compared across multiple goal domains relevant to gifted education (higher order cognitive skills, personal autonomy and responsibility for learning,…

In winter 1981-82, the Committee on Allied Health Education and Accreditation (CAHEA) conducted a survey to ascertain current perspectives regarding allied health education and employment. A ten-item survey instrument was mailed to all 3,007 directors of CAHEA-accredited programs, representing 19 occupational areas. Study findings, based on…

The International Baccalaureate, a special program for bright public and private high school students, is described in transcriptions of broadcasts from National Public Radio. Over half the 43 schools in Canada and the United States that offer the program are public. For the approximately 1,200 high school juniors and seniors in North America…

This document describes program components and models for the provision of employment services for refugees. Necessary service components of programs are identified and possible delivery approaches are explored with reference to successful refugee programs throughout the United States. These program components include: (1) outreach, intake,…

Drawing upon selected findings from student and faculty surveys, this report describes the remedial mathematics component of the University of Georgia's Special Studies Program. After examining the need for basic skills programs in an era of declining test scores and open admissions policies, the report describes the Special Studies Program's…