Considers the problems associated with selective admissions into transfer curriculums and the development of broad-scale remedial programs. Urges the teaching of functional literacy in transfer programs, and examines areas where research is needed in order to achieve this goal. (AYC)

Just before the Geneva talks broke down, the author went to Rhodesia to look at the education of its African majority. His report highlights some surprising developments in a system still grossly impaired by racial discrimination. (Editor/RK)

A good test should have three qualities: validity, reliability and practicality. It should be designed, keeping the instructional objectives of the course in mind. Language tests can be made to test: (1) knowledge and perception; (2) manipulation; (3) understanding and production; and (4) overall communication proficiency. Examples of test…

Placing children by developmental level can result in more effective teaching and learning--and happier students. (Editor/RK)

Capabilities of the comprehensive computer-based job placement service system at Joliet Junior College and benefits to students are described. (TA)

The author gives a rationale for stressing job and labor market information over active job placement efforts, taking into account the constrained availability of job placement funds, realities of job search behavior, and other factors. (TA)

This case study investigated how planning, communication, and decision making across program boundaries took place when a public school district relocated one of its early childhood special education classrooms to a private childcare facility in order to enable social interaction with typically developing children. Logistical barriers impeded…

Describes a study to pilot-test a new reading assessment instrument designed to function in a computerized adaptive testing (CAT) environment. Indicates that the measure showed fair internal consistency and correlated well with other tests. Discusses advantages and disadvantages of CAT systems and describes the HyperCAT testing program. (23…

Comments on "Assessing the Comfort Zone of Child Care Teachers in Serving Young Children with Disabilities" (Buysse and others) and questions using children's characteristics as the basis for determining teachers' comfort levels. The possible use of comfort level data in denying access to educational placements is discussed. (CR)

Explored the influence of two preservice placements on five teachers' current practice. Interview data indicated that, despite a clearly defined curriculum framework, placements did not achieve their purpose. This paper recommends considering three issues when designing placements: learners need to believe that they are undertaking authentic…

Outlines employers' perceptions of career service offices (employers are typically unaware of the wide array of services available). Examines the knowledge gaps that have contributed to this misperception and presents some of the many services, such as pre-recruiting functions and faculty/department liaisons, provided by career services offices.…

Reviews literature on exclusion and overrepresentation in special education, finding lack of dialogue between these discourse communities. Analyzes concepts of "culture" and "space." Concludes that practitioners and researchers should acknowledge assumptions about difference, culture, and space to improve the experience of marginalized students…

This article examines how schools can ensure the well-being of gifted children. It discusses the benefits of acceleration and critiques the practice of cooperative learning. The need to challenge gifted students in highly systematic and informed ways, wherein learning takes place just within intellectual reach, is urged. (Contains 1 reference.)…

Describes a placement test for incoming college students and its holistic scoring procedures. (MG)

Recent efforts of parents, education experts, and Congress to expand the definition of handicapped children (under the Education for All Handicapped Children Act) to include attention deficit disorder victims failed when the National Association for the Advancement for Colored People intervened on behalf of Black children, already…