Research supported in part by a National Institute for Mental Health Training Grant No. MH11102-01. A Revision of this paper was reported at the International Congress for Mental Health, London, England, August, 1968.

Defines "disadvantaged youth" and reviews vocational training and employment programs designed for them. Finds that these activities tend to favor the relatively privileged rather than those with the greatest need. (SK)

Describes a program called GERIS--Graphic Expression Reading Improvement System--in which disadvantaged students ranging from third graders to high school seniors develop skills such as research, reading, organization, planning, teamwork, writing, and speaking by participating in television production. (CT)

The article discusses legal and educational concerns with providing services for learning disabled students under Title 1 of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act which provides services for schools with underachieving disadvantaged students. (DB)

Compares the influence of television news on the reactions of 100 Blacks in both Georgia and Iowa to the Atlanta slayings. People surveyed were examined for their reactions to live coverage, newsmaker interviews, wire service reports, and news writers and researchers. Eight references are listed. (MER)

The McCarthy Scales of Children's Abilities (MSCA) was administered to 80 urban black preschoolers. Five years later, 68 of these children were retested. This investigation demonstrated the predictive validity of the MSCA for urban black children against several criterion measures, including scores on elementary school reading tests. (Author/GK)

Addresses the need for a guidance and counseling policy concerning youth unemployment by exploring the guidance program and concept and the root causes of youth unemployment. Makes recommendations concerning improvements in the educational system and the employment and training system. (CT)

Charts the phases of denial, anger, bargaining, depression, acceptance, and hope in a rural work-study program for disadvantaged youth that lost its funding. An overview of national studies and reports on client terminations and program terminations is outlined. Closure-oriented tasks for the practitioner and implications for program…

Legislative direction alone cannot provide a solution to the youth unemployment problem. Recognition by CETA prime sponsors of the values of vocational education and a corresponding willingness of educators to adapt to CETA is necessary to achieve that goal. (CT)

Investigated two variance estimation procedures on a normed test treated as a criterion-referenced test. The first estimation procedure estimated the standard deviation systematically higher, whereas the second procedure's estimation was systematically lower than the actual standard deviation. (Author/RC)

The evaluation revealed that most of the Disadvantaged Schools Program's initiatives reflected the guidelines provided and that, in many instances, several imaginative and well-planned programs were undertaken. However, the objective of involving the community was found to be less well-attained. (Author/IRT)

Programing on the college level for academically disadvantaged students involves a holistic approach. Every teaching device that promises to help the student upgrade his/her communication skills, subject matter achievements, and personal and social adjustment skills is used. The University of Akron program is described. (Author/BEF)

Describes an intervention program to reduce behavioral problems and promote early reading skills among primary grade children identified as high risks. The study employed high status teachers with long experience and proven effectiveness. Results indicate reduced levels of antisocial behavior and slightly better reading performance. (Author/KC)

Reverend Sullivan emphasizes the seriousness of the youth unemployment situation and issues a strong call for extensive legislative programs, private sector commitment, and massive revamping of the educational system to motivate and encourage young unemployed people. (SK)