The author, Director of School Libraries, Delaware State Department of Public Instruction, surveyed practices in continuing education for school library personnel throughout the U.S. through April 1968. This report analyzes a number of apparently successful programs. (Editor/JB)

The staff educator has the broad and objective perspective, the analytical frame of reference, and the neutrality to help nurses see the gaps in their functioning. Staff educators can use their communication and assessment skills to help the nursing work group solve problems more effectively. (Author)

The study compared information on autism accrued from the most recent research to the knowledge and beliefs of 80 experts and 950 caregivers. Results indicated that three areas emerge for further inservice training of caregivers: incidence and sex ratio, etiology, and attitudes toward public education of autistic children. (Author)

The article discusses the rationale for providing special education paraprofessionals with the necessary interpersonal competencies to effectively contribute to the education of handicapped students. Among conclusions is that a tangible reward system should be a necessary component of interpersonal skills training. (SB)

Letters were sent to 27 directors of sheltered workshops serving the developmentally disabled requesting their suggestions for topics considered relevant for the inservice training of direct line staff. The area of concern most frequently selected and rated as highest priority by direct line staff was ways to deal with the low-functioning client.…

Describes the organization and delivery of a program for approximately nine principals based on participants' own needs and the use of practitioners themselves as prime resources. (Author/JM)

Describes a workshop which was held for the academic and technical personnel of the Chinese Central Broadcasting and Television University (CCTU). The purpose of the workshop was to describe recent developments in distance education, principally in Great Britain, and contrast this with experiences in other parts of the world. (Author/LLS)

This article discusses theoretical and practical aspects of gaming, tells how to develop a game, and describes a game created by the author to motivate staff nurses to write patient care plans consistently. (Editor/CT)

The author presents the argument that serious problems exist with regard to the competence of professionals involved in the assessment of exceptional children. Recommendations for improving the competence and performance of professionals are also given. (Author)

This statistical study establishes associations between participation in continuing education and on-the-job performance. (BB)

Determines whether in-service programs for the elderly are helpful in providing information about hearing loss and helping them cope with that loss. Results indicate the programs are beneficial for the elderly as well as students of gerontology. The project also increased awareness of financial limitations prohibiting purchase of hearing aids.…