Discussed are the theoretical background and evaluation procedures of the Glenwood Awareness, Manipulation, and Posture Index Number One, an instrument for measuring the sensory-motor bases of behavior in the profoundly retarded. The authors maintain that, by using the processes of recognition, interaction, and mobility as criteria for the…

A framework for the development of adult education within the community development process is presented, based on a three-year project in England that experimented with a number of approaches. The network system suggested involves: (1) an organizational model for adult education provision in a community development setting which may be adopted…

Individually Guided Education (IGE) is a system whereby change agents such as the Merrimack Education Center (MEC) work to effect innovative behavior in networks of schools. Thus, MEC undertook to form a League of Schools with the specific objectives of a) attainment by all member schools of peer support, b) creation of a communication network,…

This document presents findings and recommendations of a resource group charged with providing background information and recommendations concerning program planning in colleges and universities for the development of a master plan for higher education in Connecticut. Recommendations of the resource group include: (1) that the Commission for…

This 115-page annotated bibliography contains material on perceptual motor development. The introductory portion of the bibliography presents general reading on perception, learning, and development. The first portion contains annotated works by six specific authors. The second portion presents works grouped under the following headings: a)…

Although they have limited academic ability, mentally retarded children may be quite adept at social interaction or physical, artistic, or other tasks. Research was conducted to examine the creative, self-concept, and impulsive characteristics of MR pupils and to examine and compare, as to age and intellectual development, the performance of both…

This study investigated the underlying disorder of certain children who may have normal or above-normal intelligence, yet fail to read at levels appropriate to their ages. Twenty-two poor readers and 22 normal readers were matched on sex, age (7 to 12 years), and IQ (94 to 130). Examination of school records revealed that many poor readers were…

A program initiated by Simpson College and assisted by a committee of representatives from Warren County, Iowa, to assist the population of the County to understand their community and its problems and set priorities in meeting these problems is reported. Two hundred key leaders, representative of the geographic, educational, economic, religious,…

Interinstitutional cooperation ranks among the most vigorous movements in American higher education, and the consortium has been promoted as a means for improving the marginal existence of colleges and for better utilizing the resources of larger institutions. This paper sets the stage for examining the effectiveness of voluntary…

Describes the organization and operations of the Community Services Team of the Juvenile Welfare Board. Through consultation, planning and funding to child-serving agencies, the team assumes responsibility for identifying weaknesses in service programs for children. (ED)

With the traditional college market declining, new clienteles uncertain, old pricing and funding mechanisms upset, new rules and new demands for accountability; statewide coordination has emerged. It is suggested that the most beneficent form of it is the independent board, which represents a "challenge with promise." (Author/LBH)

Describes a procedure for using a subscription agent's computerized facilities to facilitate a subscription profile by providing initial serial listings for use in a library user survey, manipulating obtained data, and producing listings that identify resulting serial titles and costs according to requesting disciplines. (Author/MBR)

The Virginia Consortia for Continuing Higher Education was established by state legislation to provide a consortium of state universities in each of six state regions in order to coordinate continuing education programs. The author discusses advantages and challenges in regionalization as a means of coordinating continuing higher education. (MF)

A learning disabled seven-year-old boy has perceptual difficulties, such as letter reversals, which interfere with his academic development. (PHR)

This project attempts to show that a coordinated, data based planning process for youth services can be developed and it will be effective in lessening the frustrations and alienation of young people. (Author/AM)