The findings from recent Canadian research indicate that while agency managers and front-line workers agree that evaluation is important, they seldom evaluate their work with clients. With the current emphasis on evidence-based practice and outcome-focused intervention, it is important to be able to demonstrate the value of career services in a…

This qualitative research study examined professional mothers' views about their employment in the field of early intervention, their roles with other families, and the place such employment has in their lives. Fourteen mothers working in the field of early intervention after having children with disabilities were interviewed. We examined their…

The instrument is designed for use as a self-assessment for districts to facilitate goal setting with regard to the provision of services to gifted and talented students. The items are based on research, common operational practices, and exemplary practices. Districts are asked to respond to items in terms of degree of importance and degree of…

Difficulties inherent in the dual classification of gifted and learning disabled are analyzed, and research on the issue is reviewed. The Creative Problem Solving (CPS) Model is used to identify problems in service provision for gifted/learning disabled students. Areas of concern are listed and then expanded by using the five steps of the CPS…

The adequacy of current systems for preparation and training of early childhood teachers is considered. Although primary information sources provide no comprehensive data about early childhood teacher preparation programs, some features are known. A training profile of the work force was developed from data from the National Child Care Staffing…

This document contains the text of a Congressional hearing called to examine the status of aging veterans and health care issues. Opening statements are given by Congressmen Jim Saxton, Thomas J. Tauke, and Christopher H. Smith, and testimonies are presented from 20 witnesses. Members of veterans' associations testifying include representatives…

The bibliography contains approximately 180 references dated from 1976 through 1986 concerning community integration for persons with severe disabilities. Output of computer searches of bibliographic data bases was evaluated according to the degree to which each item reflected principles of community integration. Usually provided for each citation…

The paper presents basic information about gifted underachievers (UAGs). Terms such as "potential" and "underachievement" are defined and identification processes considered (parents' and teachers' roles are defined, and typical characteristics of UAGs noted). Causes of underachievement in gifted students are considered, including motivational…

Individualized service planning for handicapped individuals requires a formalized tracking mechanism to determine the effectiveness of services, tools for encouraging interagency cooperation, systematized intervention, communication, coordination, and accountability procedures. A three-tiered system is presented that illustrates separate processes…

This section of the "Archiving Methodology" is concerned with the role of data collection contractors in the archiving process. Their role is discussed from three perspectives: (1) the nature of the relationship of the data collection contractor, the project officer, and the archivist; (2) the considerations contractors must make when…

This volume of "Archiving Methodology" is devoted to file-level documentation. File-level documentation refers to the description of the contents of a single data file or a group of identically structured files. It consists of three sections: (1) file background--information pertaining to the origin, purpose, and collection methodology…

This digest discusses the importance of marketing in the field of career planning and placement. It explains the use of marketing techniques in counseling and the human services, lists major relevant marketing concepts, and provides a marketing list for career planning and placement counselors. (NB)

This document presents timely statistical information on the nation's organized mental health service delivery system. Included are: (1) "Chronic Mental Disorder in the United States" (Howard H. Goldman and Ronald W. Manderscheid); (2) "Specialty Mental Health System Characteristics" (Michael J. Witkin, Joanne E. Atay, Adele S.…

The author describes some of the characteristics of gifted students, and considers components of effective gifted programs. Noted among student characteristics are a heightened awareness of the world, openness about feelings and emotions, curiosity, imagination, and independence in thinking. The author feels that gifted programs should include use…

The use of satellite technology to bring much needed information, such as career education messages to remote areas of Rocky Mountain States is the subject of this paper. Both software and hardware aspects of this demonstration project are discussed. (Author)