In two-stage course placement systems, students first take a screening test. Students who score at or above the screening test cutoff score "K" enroll directly in a standard college course, whereas those who score below "K" take a placement test. Students who subsequently score at or above the placement test cutoff…

The Knowledge of Infant Development Scale was created to assess the effectiveness of preservice and inservice training programs upon their participants. (Author/CB)

The relationship between the Slosson (1953) Intelligence Test (SIT) and the Wechsler (1949) Intelligence Scale for Children (WISC) was studied to provide information about the SIT's usefulness as a measure of intelligence, for placement purposes and for screening purposes. (NH)

The rationale and procedures for current neonatal hearing screening programs are reviewed, areas of weakness identified, and an alternative approach offered. (KW)

Follow-up data on a program that screened 17 newborns for sickle cell anemia suggests that in order to derive maximum benefit from such screening physicians need to better understand the differential diagnosis, treatment, and inheritance of sickle cell disease, and individual guidance must be provided to families. (GC)

A screening program for scoliosis, or curvature of the spine, is now required in public schools in 13 states. The history of the Massachusetts program suggests ideas for starting a program in school systems. Screening kits are included. (MLF)

The performance of 91 first grade students was compared using three screening tests of articulation: the Templin-Darley Screening Test of Articulation, the Screening Deep Test of Articulation, and the Predictive Screening Test of Articulation. There was poor correlation between tests in terms of the particular individuals failed. (Author/SEW)

Community colleges must deal with the academic weakness of students upon admission as well as their competency at graduation. Describes a program at North Iowa Area Community College designed to help students see life as a whole, gain basic skills needed in the world of work, and produce grades reflecting the attainment of those skills. (JOW)

Included is information on establishing a system or upgrading existing services, selecting appropriate screening tools, referring persons in need of professional vision care, obtaining appropriate treatment, and providing follow-up services required to ensure that all persons with severe handicaps receive the best possible vision care. (Author/SB)

The Canter Background Interference Procedure of the Bender Gestalt Test and the Quick Neurological Screening Test were found to discriminate neurological/organic signs in 23 adolescent learning disabled students. Methodological problems, research needs, and implications for the use of these tests are discussed. (Author)

Administered the Slosson Intelligence Test (SIT) to 92 preschool children. Administered the Stanford-Binet Intelligence Scale to a sample of the group, and the results were compared to the results from the SIT. Results indicated the SIT overestimated the performance of average preschool children. (Author)

Synthesizes the common elements to be found in preschool and primary screening practices of Australia, Canada, Europe, the United Kingdom, and the United States. Describes selected test instruments used in each area. (SJL)

CHALLENGE, the gifted education program in the Kingsville (Texas) Independent School District, is described. It is explained that the program follows the J. Renzulli "Enrichment Triad Model". Screening, course content, and program administration are considered. (CL)