Analyzed the reliability, abnormality, and validity of Verbal Performance discrepancy scores on the WISC-R in relation to clinical decision making about learning disabilities. Suggests the information of greatest value seems to be the magnitude of the discrepancy that is both reliable and valid for learning-disabled children. (Author)

Examined construction of different predictive models for readiness for first grade, using data from prekindergarten screening. Found 45.6 percent to 75.9 percent of the children correctly classified. Results indicate that less emphasis should be given to collecting historical screening data and that many social/emotional problems may go undetected…

Evaluated the Screening Test of Academic Readiness (STAR) using a sample of 28 third graders. The third graders' scores on the Peabody Individual Achievement Test were correlated with their total STAR scores from prekindergarten testing. Results showed the STAR is a useful instrument for predicting third grade achievement. (Author/JAC)

Scores on Kaufman's (1977) McCarthy short form and the McCarthy Screening Test (1978) were obtained for first graders (N=53). As follow-up nine months later, the Metropolitan Achievement Test was administered. Results showed Kaufman's short form scores usually indicated a smaller number of false negatives than did McCarthy Screening Test scores.…

Tested four repeated measures approaches to assessment for their relationship to intelligence test scores, teacher ratings, and two criterion-referenced measures. Tested (N=114) kindergarteners. Results showed last-day scores generally improved predictability over first-day scores, but this improvement was not statistically significant.…

A new approach is presented to the organization and supervision of health fairs. The "Health Education Carnival" differs from the health fair in two ways: (1) It does not include health screening tests; and (2) Allied health professionals attend the fair in costume. Evaluation techniques and follow-up methods for the health carnival are…

Data from a standardized reading test and student background information were correlated to determine relationships. Self-assessed reading scores and other data may be used for predicting retention, academic performance, and reading ability. Differences were found between persisters and dropouts on these variables. (Author)

The Child Development Review (CDR) combines parents' and pediatricians' observations to monitor the development and adjustment of infants and young children. The method includes a questionnaire completed by parents, systematic professional observation, and pediatrician-parent discussion. Research on the CDR in well-child care, a preschool…

Development of a computerized questionnaire and inventory designed to identify college students with weak or ineffective study skills is described. The instruments are part of a computer software package being developed to support students and faculty in improving study skills. The rationale under which students are advised in the program is also…

This article documents the responses of a state-supported residential high school for gifted students following the 1994 suicides of three students. The school's measures to develop a screening procedure, design a prevention program, disseminate information about adolescent suicide, and host a conference are outlined, as is a separate crisis…

A study investigated the attitudes of 91 general practitioners who had individuals with mental retardation referred for further assessment and treatment. Those who reported dealing with a referral were more favorably disposed to undertake health screening within their practice, whereas those uninvolved continued to opt for specialist provision.…

Composite scores for 51 gifted children (ages 3-12) on the Stanford-Binet LM were found to be significantly higher than scores on the Stanford-Binet 4th Edition. Correlations between the LM total and 4th Edition area scores were significant. Results suggest that the 4th Edition composite score cut-off value for assessing giftedness may require…

The Academically Gifted Project in Greensboro, North Carolina, sought to increase racial/ethnic group representation in an elementary school's Academically Gifted Program by enhancing referral and evaluation procedures rather than lowering or changing requirements for identification. This paper describes the project's development, procedures used,…

The ELF (Exercise for Lifelong Fitness) program of the University System of New Hampshire began as a pilot program at Keene State College and the System administrative offices. It includes a health education component as well as exercise classes. Cholesterol and mammography screenings are done for faculty and staff. (MLW)

The accuracy of SEARCH for identifying children at risk for developing learning disabilities was evaluated with 1,107 kindergarten children. Children identified as at risk were of average intelligence. SEARCH scores were significantly correlated with sequential and simultaneous information processing skills. SEARCH predicted adequacy of…