The Michigan Adoption Program (MAP) helps match school district needs such as technical assistance and in-service training with well-developed successful programs in other districts. (CMV)

Reviews development of occupational information coordinating committees at national and state levels. Their purpose is to improve coordination between suppliers and users of labor market information and to implement national and state occupational information systems. Also notes federal legislation requirements and the functioning of the Illinois…

Described are three physical activity games designed to help young children develop a sense of mastery over their bodies: (which will in turn improve their self concepts): a poem to be acted out, Simon Says, and a story play to be acted out. (DLS)

Limitations of and opportunities for interagency coordination and data sharing among Federal international exchange and training programs are discussed in this article, based on a General Accounting Office (GAO) study. Included are the GAO's recommendations to the International Communication Agency (ICA). (JMD)

Eventually physical educators will be teaching mildly and moderately handicapped students in the same classes with nonhandicapped pupils; it is important that they receive special training in handling this situation. (JD)

Comparison of the dynamic visual acuity (DVA) scores of high-ability and low-ability female basketball players, and between these two groups and a group of female volleyball players, resulted in the conclusion that there were no differences in the mean DVA scores between any of the groups. (MB)

A four phase ecological working model for the clinical evaluation and coordination of services for the child with a handicap is presented. (Author/SBH)

This article discusses the concept of mainstreaming, the integration of children with special needs into the regular classroom, and attempts to answer a series of specific questions concerning the organization and implementation of mainstreaming programs. (BD)

Presents a list of general questions a teacher might ask concerning the value and implementation of mainstreaming. (BD)

This study sought to determine if the nature of disability (visual, motor, or both) could be diagnosed for children with visual-motor integration disabilities and to determine methods by which appropriate diagnoses could be made. Results were seen as supporting the existence of semiautonomous visual and motor systems. (Author)

Two experiments using college students established links between desired knowledge about objects and hand movements during haptic object exploration. Subjects were either blindfolded or had their hands restrained, while performing matching tasks. Hand movements were studied during performance of exploratory procedures. (GDC)

Reports a study of the coordination, control, and assessment procedures employed by superintendents in effective school districts. Types of mechanisms and the extent of their use in directing activities are reported. Findings suggest the existence of linkages between the managerial level and technical core in these school districts. Thirty-five…

Oakton Community College and its computing environment are described. Indicators of the need for coordination, assumptions that were examined and steps taken in the process of coordination, problems solved and problems identified, and conclusions drawn from their experience are discussed. (Author/MLW)

Examined coordination between community mental health centers (CMHCs) and Area Agencies on Aging (AAAs) through survey of 281 CMHCs. Found affiliation with AAA associated with more indirect services of all types; more sites where mental health programs were offered to elderly; and more provision of direct services, such as Alzheimer's disease…

Summer Leisure in the Park is a cooperative outdoor day camp for senior citizens that enables nursing home residents to socialize and enjoy a variety of activities in a park environment. Components of this program are described. (DF)