Argues that a typical model for vocational rehabilitation of handicapped individuals can also be used with economically disadvantaged youth to help them become employed. Presents two case studies of programs that have implemented such a model. (CH)

The article presents evidence suggesting a relationship between learning disabilities, brain dysfunction, and cultural-economic disadvantage. The inclusion of disadvantaged children within the learning disability framework of services is recommended. (Author/DB)

Comparing 969 economically disadvantaged children attending Head Start, other preschools, or no preschool, this study assessed the Project's effectiveness. Findings indicated that Head Start provided an especially enriching preschool experience, and was an impressive instrument of short-term change in children. Gains in behaviors other than…

Poverty is caused by barriers and traps in the economy. Participation in the labor force does not necessarily signal an end to poverty. Increasing one's educational level can help, but other factors such as age, marital status, disabilities, number of children, and geographic location can be stronger influences. (VM)

Reviews research on importance of the family environment in child development. Develops the following policy-oriented conclusions: (1) a fiscal policy that emphasizes early childhood in the family context would result in cost savings; (2) collaboration between the family and education specialists is necessary; and (3) provisions to bring parents…

Describes an attempt to teach electronics to disadvantaged high school students in Israel through an instructional method based on guided individual learning combined with laboratory experiments. Discusses the successes of the program in terms of academic achievement, self-learning competencies, laboratory skills, and attitudes. (ML)

Describes (1) the Dallas (Texas) Adopt-a-School program, which is a partnership not only between the Dallas Independent School District and business, its primary source of support, but also with higher education, civic groups, the religious community, and individual volunteers; and (2) Minneapolis Suburban Partnerships, a program of mutual benefit…

The Assisted Places Scheme (APS) enables worthy students from poor homes to attend British independent schools. Survey findings showed that relatively few APS students are drawn from working-class backgrounds, and that substantial numbers come from one-parent families and from homes where the main wage-earner is unemployed. (RM)

Summarizes the literature on the adverse effect of environmental deprivation on Black children, especially during preschool years. Describes the author's study which suggests a relationship between a child's experiences at home and his/her ability to be familiar with common material which forms the experiential core of school activities. (RDN)

The present study found that preschool education as given by a public agency with limitations of space, play equipment, and inadequate funds positively affected a group of underprivileged children entering primary school (252 5-year-olds). The School Readiness Scale tested reading and number readiness. (JH)

Explores the potential causes of abusive use of alcohol among young blacks, focusing on the black family, with emphasis given to the children, their peers, their communities, and the conditions that influence their life styles and drinking patterns. The data includes interviews with 13 males, age 8-13 years, and 9 females, age 13-15 years, and…

Special programs for disadvantaged students were analyzed according to the following areas: (1) the presence of particular components and practices; (2) the rank order of importance of components and practices, and (3) program assessment and recommendation for program changes by directors and students. (Author)

Describes a program to help career development specialists acquire the knowledge, skills, and attitudes needed to assist economically disadvantaged high school students in making realistic career choices. (Author)

Similarities and differences in "special" faculty (those involved in programs for economically and educationally disadvantaged students) are reviewed along with the consideration given to teaching and other criteria for retention and promotion of "special" faculty. (Author/LBH)

The academic progress and immediate promotion of minority and disadvantaged students in medical school is of national concern. The preliminary impacts of two experimental programs at the Medical College of Virginia, and their implications, are discussed. (LBH)