A sample of 122 school psychologists on Long Island were surveyed to explore the relationship between the degree of inclusion in their schools and the amount of time they spent engaged in performing activities identified as facilitating inclusion and in completing one activity identified as a traditional assessment. The results concurred with past…

In response to the need for a more rich description of school professionals perceptions of the Instructional Consultation Team (IC-Team) model, interviews and surveys were conducted in one urban school to explore staff members experiences with and perceived impacts of the IC-Team in their school. Several major themes were derived from the analysis…

Discusses mental illness, its treatment within the black community, and the role of black professionals in that community. (RK)

Also appears in "English Journal, vol. 59, no. 1 (January 1970), 134-38, as "NCTE/ERIC Summaries & Sources: Operation Evaluation . (RD)

Also appears in "Elementary English, vol. 47, no. 1 (January 1970), 22-6, as "NCTE/ERIC Operation Evaluation . (RD)

Determined the extent to which social workers participate in self-help groups and examined their role in planning, developing, and supporting the groups continued existence. Results indicated that social workers perform important functions in supporting the growth and continued existence of self-help groups. (RC)

Presents the results of a study of North Carolina school counselors within their first five years of the profession. Professional difficulty was defined as a discrepancy between function and competence. From the study, a profile of elementary, junior high, and high school counselors can be determined. (Author)

The roles of school psychologist and school counselor are examined. School psychologists and school counselors should work together closely, using both their separate and shared skills for the benefit of school children. Their skills overlap and are also complementary, making a team approach advantageous. (Author/CC)

This article examines polydisciplinary groups in the human services, identifying four types: multidisciplinary, pluridisciplinary, cross-disciplinary, and interdisciplinary groups. Various problems in the use of these groups are then discussed, followed by an exploration of possible solutions. (Author/TE)

The effect of number and type of consulted relationships on ethical decision making was assessed. Using an instrument developed by the authors, the Decision-Making Questionnaire, change in decision from a neutral condition to reassessment of the decision was measured, under one of six conditions. Significant results were found. (LKS)

Discusses the role of consulting firms in site development for outdoor education centers and recreational camps. Services include inventories of flora and fauna to assess the site's potential for environmental education, and design recommendations to minimize detrimental effects of development on the environment. (LP)

An editorial and two articles on quality control in evaluation are presented. Topics covered include definition and assessment of evaluation quality and development of standards for judging quality. Programs inspections activities of the Office of Inspector General of the Department of Health and Human Services are discussed. (TJH)

Managed care has profoundly altered system delivery models in mental health. Many school-based mental health professionals lack information on how professional practice is being reshaped. This paper reviews the confluence between managed care and school-based services. It provides a re-orientation framework to help give a clearer understanding of…