A description of a proposed European Institute for the development of multi-media distant study systems.'' (Author/AK)

Groups the specific provisions into several central themes or itents to provide a more sound basis for drawing implications. (GR)

Includes third revised list of basic sources used for special series on English-Russian glossary of grammar and literary terms. Additional copies of the list are available for 50cents from the Russian Language Journal," A-729 Wells Hall, Michigan State University, East Lansing, Michigan 48823. (DS)

Knowledge of innovations in educational practice is tested by ascertaining respondent's familiarity with new terms. (MF)

Problems with the current definition of learning disabilities (LD) include its misinterpretation, failure to recognize the developmental nature of LD, and lack of statement about etiology. The definition offered by the National Joint Committee on Learning Disabilities is presented. (CL)

Replies to criticism of work at Minnesota Institute for learning disabilities. Suggests that the work (what is known) in LD reflects the state of practice (what is done). Suggests the LD population is not clearly defined, and research does not indicate that LD children require interventions unique to their category. (Author/CL)

The author suggests that it is a myth of gifted education that a school must identify a certain percentage of students as gifted, which forces an adjustment in criteria and definition until just the right number of students have been identified. (CL)