Asserts that "from among the multitude of independent variables that affect adjustment, several rather important clusters are relatively closer to existing knowledge and competence bases of mental health people. We need to ask which these are, and how their manipulation might promote more positive mental health outcomes." (Author/JM)

Centrality of relationships (the integration of relationship-based concepts at the program, family, and child levels) is proposed as an organizing principle for the field of early intervention with children having disabilities. The shift from developmental deficit-based models to relationship-based organizing principles requires reformulating…

Provides a description and evaluation of a community-wide implementation of a parenting program. Results indicate that it is possible to take a population health approach to parenting, successfully involve multiple services and professionals in the delivery of the program, and maintain the effectiveness of the parenting intervention in a…

Describes an integrated staff development program at Metropolitan Community College in Nebraska. States that the program was designed to more effectively meet the needs of classified staff than traditional staff development models. Reports that the new program is a learner-centered model with redesigned delivery systems, and requires 32 contact…

Multicultural education has focused on increasing academic achievement and promoting greater sensitivity to cultural differences. Unfortunately, achievement-oriented programs stressing culturally based learning styles, bilingual or bicultural approaches, selective cultural programs, or minority- or gender-based grouping for math and science have…

Computer conferencing in distance education programs provides increased flexibility and more student interaction. The Center for Distance Learning of SUNY Empire State College has developed workshops and materials for faculty development in online course delivery. Describes a model for online tutor development using periodic reviews and workshops…

This article discusses how persons with developmental disabilities construct identities as lesbian, gay, or bisexual (LGB), and how policymakers handle LGB issues. It discusses disabling practices and demonstrates how they can be uncovered out of and within policy. Recommendations are made for amelioration, along with suggestions for creating more…

Explores potential answers to the question, How do we best ensure adequate and appropriate science instruction at the elementary level? Outlines, through an examination of scientific literacy, the attributes needed in a teacher for effective science instruction. Evaluates five delivery models for elementary science instruction. Concludes with a…

Third through sixth graders (n=4,514) scoring at or above the 95th percentile on standardized achievement tests reported on their educational experiences. Although 40% of students were in pull-out programs, 37% were not receiving any special programming. Gender, grade level, and type of school (public vs. private/parochial) explained little of the…

Study examined administrators' perceptions of service adequacy, provision of services, and evaluation of services of publicly funded alcohol and other drug treatment systems in California. Administrators reported that systems adequately serve most populations; however some suggested that adolescents, elderly, and homeless were not as adequately…

Data were collected from interviews, questionnaires, and cyber-ethnography in a British further education college and a university implementing information and communications technology. Change management created conflict; some change methods were viewed as top down and coercive, but bottom-up changes raised concerns about structure and course…

Presents a conceptual model for school psychology based upon ecological and contextual considerations that frame the practice, training, and research agendas of the field. Argues that school psychology has failed to move toward effective prevention and intervention models of service. Suggests that school psychology be guided by an ecological…

A survey of farmers in the Minnesota Farm Business Management Education program (n=569) indicated the following: most continued enrollment beyond the 6-year diploma program; average net income increased $5,000; individualized instruction was the most popular and effective method; and farm recordkeeping was the most needed topic and most improved…