This study examined whether variations in the Developmental Observation Checklist (DC) format influences congruence of scores among both parents and the child's teacher. The DC was varied by adding pictorial illustrations and examples and having three response categories instead of two. Results from 100 sets of participants were evaluated with…

The magnitude of childhood lead poisoning has been inexplicably neglected by modern medicine and by legislators. However, since the 1970s, increased attention has been focused on lead poisoning, and advances have been made in several areas, including understanding of the neurodevelopmental and behavioral ramifications of lead poisoning, and…

This study examined aspects of concurrent, predictive, and consequential validity evidence of the Pre-Professional Skills Test (PPST) scores as college of education admission criteria. American College Test (ACT) and PPST subtest scores of 372 graduates, and PPST scores, undergraduate grade-point averages, and student teaching ratings of 1,062…

Correlations among motor, visual, auditory, and language subscales of a primary device, Yellow Brick Road, with subsequent academic achievement on the Comprehensive Tests of Basic Skills were moderate (.35 to .81). Comparisons of third-grade boys and girls on the screening device yielded little difference. Implications for educational screening…

Elementary school boys in a program for the emotionally disturbed were administered the Revised Beery and Bender-Gestalt. A significant correlation of .73 between age-equivalent scores was obtained. Although mean scores did not differ significantly from one another, scores were quite varied. The implications of such variability are discussed.…

Discussed the predictive index developed from the Barclay Classroom Climate Inventory which aids in identifying both gifted children and those in need of remedial help. Elementary school students (N=64) selected for a gifted program were studied. Results showed gifted children can be discriminated with reasonable accuracy. (JAC)

Anticipating enrollment limitations in the University of Alabama's engineering technology programs, a research project was conducted to find a method of limiting enrollment without sacrificing program quality. Portions of the study dealing with selection of optimum entry-level mathematics and preparatory course/professional course relationship are…

New York University instituted a classwide screening and testing program for specific learning disabilities in dental students. Follow-up, in-depth examinations yielded a 90-percent identification accuracy rate. Specific test results, data analysis, and comparisons of self-report measures are presented and program accommodations are suggested.…

Schools of education are graduating incompetent and even illiterate teachers. Methods for salvaging public schools from incompetence and mediocrity include: (1) screening tests for students entering teaching programs; (2) liberal arts in the teacher preparation program; and (3) administrators teaching at least one course. (JN)

The relationship between four characteristics of children entering first grade (cognitive, dental and motor development, and adaptive behavior) and achievement at the end of the first grade year were determined. Interrelationships among the independent variables were also determined. (Author/GK)

A school-based dental health screening and referral program in the state of New York is described. The program provides examinations to children and referrals for those in need of treatment. By encouraging the dental health program, school officials serve as positive role models. Since screenings are conducted at a local level, community interest…

Eighteen Mexican American pupils in the grades 1-3 from two urban Kansas schools were tested, using 18 pairs of sound contrasts, for auditory discrimination problems related to their language-different background. Results showed v-b, ch-sh, and s-sp contrasts were the most difficult for subjects to discriminate. (LC)