Using ethnographic methods, this study looked at a student-teaching program over a three-year period, focusing on administrative and organizational processes. The two hypotheses concerned behavior of loosely coupled organizations. Results are presented and recommendations made. (Author/MT)

Government contracting out of responsibilities for the delivery of social services is an increasingly common phenomenon in these times of economic restraint. This paper argues that this practice negatively affects social service systems and social work practitioners. (Author/MH)

Review of research of between-class and within-class ability grouping on the achievement of elementary students. Ability grouping appears most effective for specific subjects with students remaining in heterogeneous classes most of the day. Cross-grade assignment for selected subjects can increase achievement. (SLD)

Slavin's 1987 review of research of between- and within-class ability grouping on achievement of elementary students is discussed, and its assumptions examined. It is suggested that recent theory and research make the Slavin review most useful from the perspective of historical analysis. (SLD)

Tested the employment market for graduates in view of the reduced hiring that takes place at most corporations. Found that small businesses offered new job opportunities for graduates if colleges created good relationships with them. Offers recommendations for college placement counselors. (Author/KS)

Describes behaviors typical of high aspiration high school students denied admission to prestigious colleges. Students feel inadequate, parents may be devastated, and students and families may plot to influence the admission office. Counselors play a vital role in assisting student and family with an objective assessment of remaining alternatives.…

A self-contained class for elementary-age students in England with emotional and behavioral problems is described, including admission and assessment, length of placement, social and educational contact with regular students, and parent-school interactions. Results of a follow-up study of the first 40 children admitted to the program are also…

The use of vocational evaluation recommendations for 71 disabled students in three public schools was studied. Predictive (placement-oriented) recommendations were implemented more frequently than prescriptive (preparation-oriented) recommendations, and prescriptive recommendations were rarely incorporated into individualized education programs.…

Full Wechsler Intelligence Scale for Children-Revised evaluations have become a drain on school resources. A screening formula for gifted students, utilizing three WISC-R subtests, was evaluated using traditional epidemiological techniques. The screen correctly detected the majority of gifted students and could have major implications in terms of…

Outlines a model for the promotion, retention, and placement of borderline students in elementary grades. Identification of the at-risk child at an early stage in the system is an important foundation for the success of this model, as is the development of a procedure for formally monitoring the progress of the student through regular followup.…

California's policies on eligibility and placement of learning and behavior disordered children are discussed regarding their impact in determining which children are served under categories of mental retardation, learning disabilities, and emotional disturbance, as defined in 94-142. Major differences in growth or decrease in numbers of children…

Describes the differences between identification procedures and placement procedures and discusses the implications of these differences for exceptional children, especially physically and/or mentally disabled children. Emphasizes the need for school psychologists, educators, and counselors to make educational decisions and to design educational…

A study was conducted to compare the referral and placement rates of minority and majority students in Milwaukee exceptional education programs. It found that, while discrimination may be lessening, minorities (especially blacks) still tend to be referred for exceptional education relatively more often than majority group students. (KH)

Compared the restrictiveness of special education placements by profession (administrators, school psychologists, and special education teachers) and by type of handicapping condition. Professionals (N=66) assigned placement scores on the basis of three psychological reports. Results indicated that the average placement scores did not differ…

Reviews issues relative to retention of schoolchildren. Includes a historical perspective on the retention-promotion controversy, information on retention policies and retention prevalence rates, a review of research on the effectiveness of retention, and a discussion of factors that should be considered by psychologists making retention and…