Problems of duplex investment are noted in the introduction to this booklet designed to provide a technique by which the investment decision can be approached, develop estimates of typical costs and returns under differing conditions, and encourage investors to analyze objectives and conditions before the decision to buy or build is made. A…

Theoretically, inservice provides enrichment through a variety of activities. Unfortunately, many are not designed for individual needs and teachers are unable to relate to purposes of inservice. This model bases inservice on the implications and recommendations resulting from program evaluation using the Kunkel-McElhinney model. Following…

This report presents information regarding the methods and results of a research and program development project dealing with the health of the elderly, with particular attention to chronic illness. The general purposes are to delineate the needs of the aged within the population of a retirement area, to plan and initiate programs of service to…

In this exploratory study of humor, it was hypothesized that responses to humorous material are related to each person's needs. Form B of the IPAT Humor Test of Personality and the Stern Activities Index were administered to 276 volunteer college students as measures of humor preference and needs, respectively. The results of the study suggest…

Ten recommendations are made to help the teacher reassess homework practices and ensure that assignments are used constructively to enhance learning. (Author/SJL)

An approach to children with behavior problems and learning disabilities, based on viewing each child in the class as an individual, is presented. (Author/BD)

If a principal is to serve others effectively, he must first serve himself. A program is outlined for personal health and well-being. (Author/MLF)

Author believes that the rise of the Manpower Services Commission means youth workers must drop their mystifying community labels and reassert the specialist nature of their jobs. In the wake of the State giving up the commitment to youth service, examines where youth work will be done on the future. (Editor/RK)

The handicapped share with others the right to the pursuit of happiness based upon individual choice, rather than prescribed program offerings or staff-determined interest areas, and thus should have the option of participating in high risk recreational activities. (MJB)

In this paper the need hierarchy theory of Abraham Maslow is used to describe stages in the adjustment process of new immigrants. This notion is developed and applied to interpreting some longitudinal data on the changing needs of immigrants to Israel during the first two years after their arrival. (Author/GC)

The Garden State School District, the agency responsible for correctional education programs in New Jersey, has attempted to eliminate the urban-prison syndrome through implementation of the Continuous Assessment Programs. This program is designed to ameliorate negative effects of urban life by giving each inmate an individuality and purpose.…

The embracing of specific cultural and educational traditions makes individuals and institutions different, and we should learn not to fear those differences but to engage them and commit to them. The liberal arts embody this ideal. (MSE)

Discusses barriers to successful school-to-work transitions for youth with disabilities. Advocates parental involvement in the transition process. Suggests how agencies can involve parents. (CH)

A problem-solving approach to teaching language rules to language-disordered children is described through an analogy with baseball. (CB)