Parents' self evaluations, observations, and estimates of change in their families and children show some evidence that working with parents in group settings is beneficial. (Author)

The author calls attention to broad areas of responsibility of the Pupil Personnel Worker in the Elementary School. Emphasis must be placed on performance within the learning environment where the pupil personnel worker can be concerned with the majority of pupils. (Author/BY)

The utilization of contracted behavioral counseling gets the counselor out of his office and in direct contact with teachers and students in arranging effective classroom environments to meet individualized student problems. (Author)

Analyzes a study on student living arrangements and offers some interesting early findings. (Editor)

The importance of reinforcing the reading achievement of children and the procedures for accomplishing this reinforcement are discussed. (CK)

Study sought to: (1) identify pupil learning, behavior, and adjustment problems for which teachers feel they need remediation strategies; (2) present rationale for behavior change strategies, and (3) test two strategies for working with representative problems identified by teachers. Case studies appended. (Author/EK)

Indicates that a behavioral approach, utilizing an electronic metronome in speech and motor activities, is highly effective in reducing the occurrence of stammering in children and adults. Bibliography. (RW)

Pretest comparisons on Health Behavior Inventory do not support hypothesis that low class students have less desirable health habits than do middle class ones. Differences occur on five specific items pertaining to weight control, social behavior, dental health, infection prevention, and responsibility for community health. (Author/CJ)