During a six-year in-service training program demographic and correlational data were obtained on 162 hearing-impaired children in public schools. A discussion of these data and specific case histories of three children are used to describe a set of appropriate service delivery options which may be used by direct service personnel. (Author)

A service delivery model for adolescents with language disorders is presented which coordinates the components of information dissemination, identification, evaluation and program planning, and intervention. Underlying philosophical premises are set forth, including the importance of group work and interdisciplinary cooperation. (Author/CL)

The Delphi technique was used to examine goals for service delivery for emotionally disturbed, behaviorally disordered, or maladjusted children. Results revealed that a collaborative multidisciplinary approach is feasible and that competent workers in the field can achieve consensus in setting objectives. (The questionnaire is appended).…

Along with large supply sources of legal and illegal drug substances, diversion and distribution systems have developed to feed and maintain the demand. This presentation provides information on the diverting of drugs from legal and illegal sources as well as the characteristics of the distribution patterns. (Author)

Priorities, problems, and planning strategies related to Appalachia's health and educational services/programs are discussed in terms of past experiences and future possibilities. Emphasis is on the need for efficient delivery systems. (JC)

Discusses the need for national information delivery systems and summarizes the responsibilities of the federal government as identified by the United States National Commission on Libraries and Information Science. (PF)

The Washington State Department of Social and Health Services (DSHS) was created as an umbrella agency, to bring together state human service programs, so that people could get comprehensive assistance with many, often interrelated needs. Efforts were made to co-locate various service program offices to make access to various services easier.…

Understanding the role of alternative schools in providing educational opportuni-ties for youth with disabilities has become increasingly important over the past few years. Significant numbers of youth with disabilities are not completing school and the extent to which alternative education may offer an option that engages students, provides a…

The authors consider the effects of federal legislation on the delivery of vocational services to handicapped learners. Significant pieces of legislation assuring appropriate educational programs for disabled students are reviewed, including P.L. 94-142 (the Education for All Handicapped Children Act). (SB)

The article describes the different models of provision that are available for providing further education in England to disabled students aged 16-19 years old. Six models are discussed, including adjusted mainstream courses, link courses, bridging courses, special courses offered within further education programs, special units within a college,…

Respite care is one resource or support service designed to help the family in its role as primary caregiver to severely disabled individuals. Aspects of respite care needing improvement are time allotted per family, more qualified/skilled respite care workers, and choice of type of service. (SB)

Documents the debate that took place on March 19-20, 1979, between the library and publishing communities concerning the need for a National Periodicals Center and its potential roles in such areas as document delivery, bibliographic control, preservation, and communications. Librarians were generally in favor; the private sector remained opposed.…

The article discusses the incompatibility of national prevalence estimates and, from the status report to Congress, statistics reported by the Bureau of Education for the Handicapped as it relates to speech impaired children. (Author)

The provision of services is discussed for the following areas: defining curriculum and methodology, working with parents in new roles, delivering related services, modifying buildings and equipment, defining the least restrictive environment, providing transportation, and determining the budgetary impact of low pupil-teacher ratios. (SB)

A group of educators, mental retardation specialists, and advocates all chose public education as the preferred agency to administere services for young handicapped children. Journal availability: see EC 133 846. (Author)