A brief description of UNIPAC, a learning package for individualizing instruction, and a discussion of the effectiveness of UNIPAC workshops in promoting in teachers the attitudes and skills conducive to individualization. (AK)

The purpose of this investigation was to develop a short form of the WAIS that would have concurrent validity as well as construct validity. The short form, the "Adaptability" Scale, constructed was significantly related to Full Scale IQ's (construct validity) and to workshop performance (concurrent validity). (Author/CG)

Describes one-week workshops to develop leadership techniques for using recreation with individuals and groups.'' (Author)

Discusses perspectives involved in the process of exploring new careers and guidelines for designing new jobs. Following this presentation, Workshop participants met in 10 groups to discuss the application of these guidelines in the development of new careers in home economics. Dr. Fine is a specialist in job analysis, occupational classification,…

Suggestions for the producer of instructional materials interested in presenting his products to the various individuals and groups who share in the responsibility of running a school. (LS)

This paper demonstrates that a well thought out, low cost project can produce positive results and that small endeavors can have a real impact on guidance activities. (Author)

An evaluation of a course which attempts to teach students how to design programed materials for training programs. (AA)

A self-instruction manual to develop a production supervisory strategy (PSS) was examined as an aid for supervisors of 80 retarded persons in sheltered work settings. Average hourly production increased for 77 clients under PSS compared to baseline, with an average increase of 68 percent. Error rates were not affected. (Author/CL)

Among findings of surveys on general capabilities for contract work completed by 737 sheltered workshops were that electronic/electrical assembly and wood pallet manufacture were the most common products; collating and mailing the most common service contracts; and bagging /packaging and assembly the most predominant hand operations. (Author/CL)

The counselor, functioning in the classroom, can help middle-level students learn efficient study techniques. This article discusses developmental guidance and describes a five session study skills workshop that counselors can conduct in the classroom. Sample materials are included. (Author/WD)

A 3- day workshop was held for the 7- to 17-year-old brothers and sisters of handicapped children to help them deal with their feelings and show them what their handicapped siblings do at school. Among activities were games simulating handicapping conditions and using adapted materials (i.e., bingo with Bliss symbols). (PHR)

A counselor and a mathematics professor at Stephens College (Columbia, Missouri) reach faculty advisers through mathematics anxiety workshops that offer ways to reduce the female fear of figuring. The advisers learn how to recognize math anxiety and how to face up to the anxieties. (CT)

The study surveyed 3,057 sheltered workshops to determine the number of workshops engaged in recycling activities, profits gained through recycling, the types of materials recycled, and the market values of various recyclable materials in different regions of the country. (SBH)