A study investigated effects of training related to using the Sequenced Transition to Education in the Public Schools model (STEPS) on the development of community-wide transition systems. Seven teams composed of public schools, Head Start, and early intervention representatives were trained. Change occurred as a result of the training. (Author/CR)

Canadian universities now have the fastest research network backbone in the world, CA*Net 3, claiming it can transmit the contents of the Library of Congress in one second. In the United States, network officials feel that their competing Internet2 project supports more research into new network applications than the Canadian project. CA*Net 3…

This article describes the successful Ohio Early Start program, which is designed to prevent later developmental problems in infants and toddlers. The program was coordinated with the existing early intervention program and other efforts to ensure a comprehensive, community-based and family friendly network of child development health and…

Describes an attempt to evaluate the Transition Systems Change Initiative despite geographically dispersed program sites and different program goals, activities, and impacts. The design focused on common impacts and unique accomplishments of the projects by making maximum use of existing data. Project directors were involved in planning,…

A study examined the effects of organizational characteristics, including organizational climate and interorganizational coordination, on the quality and outcomes of 32 public children's service offices in Tennessee. Findings show that organizational climate is the primary predictor of positive service outcomes and a significant predictor of…

One-stop career centers conveniently locate employment and training services in one place. The example of bureaucratic confusion in Virginia shows the need for policy and a holistic global approach to such obstacles as lack of consensus on commingling and co-locating services and how and by whom centers are monitored. (SK)

Participants from four teams attempting to write an interagency agreement on the transition of children with disabilities from early intervention programs to early childhood special education were interviewed at three points in time, spanning 5 months. Results indicate that writing an interagency agreement was a complex, multidimensional, and…

Interview with Trevor Quinn, head of Ardnabannon Outdoor Education Centre, Northern Ireland, discusses the center's history and association with the local education authority; courses provided to schools, college students, teachers, community groups, and businesses; the role of outdoor education in promoting peace and cultural understanding; and…

Discusses the importance of fathers in the lives of young children. Describes the Partners for Fragile Families (PFF) project, a national initiative operating in 10 cities to integrate low-income single fathers into their children's lives and to help strengthen families. Notes that a partnership with the National Head Start Association will offer…

Intended to assist special educators as they help students in the transition from school to work, this article describes vocational education and vocational rehabilitation programs. Issues discussed include the referral process, eligibility, range of services and curricula available, preparation of students for entry into vocational education and…

Addresses specific National Park Service (NPS) responses to executive memorandum on collaboration with federally recognized tribes, and to Executive Order 13007 on Indian sacred sites: extent of consultation, confidentiality, access, avoiding adverse effects, collaborative planning, notification procedures, training managers, and suggested changes…

Illustrates implementation of the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act in the three-year collaborative efforts of tribal representatives, anthropologists, archeologists, Park Service staff, and other experts to excavate, analyze, and rebury human remains found in the Lake Meredith National Recreation Area (Texas). Lake Meredith…

Describes the National Park Service's implementation of guidelines to incorporate Native American perspectives into environmental, historical, and cultural interpretation programs in National Parks. Methods include brochure and sign alteration, hiring Indian interpreters and seasonal employees, and actively consulting with tribes to avoid…

This article argues that the single most important event influencing the gifted field has been the opportunity for sharing through consultation within various agencies. It describes the annual summer conference and institute at the University of Connecticut that allows for in-depth learning, discussion of controversial issues, and interaction with…

Synthesizes articles in this special issue, highlighting the increasing public policy response to connecting child welfare and substance abuse services that will simultaneously serve children and their families affected by substance abuse. Considers challenges faced by these cooperative efforts, including the need to improve administrative data,…