This final report describes accomplishments and activities of a four-year federally funded project to provide technical assistance to Colorado children and youth with deafblindness. Accomplishments are detailed for each of the following six project goals: (1) identification of children with deafblindness; (2) development and maintenance of…

This discussion of the experiences of Saskatchewan (Canada) Education in developing integrated school-linked services should be a valuable resource for anyone planning or implementing a full service school program. Information derived from the Saskatchewan schools shows that each full service program is unique, characterized by specific local…

This paper presents baseline data on students (mean age 10 years) with severe emotional disturbances at four public schools, two in Kentucky and two in Vermont, who will be followed in an evaluation of the application of a coordinated, community-based system of care operating in both states. Data are summarized concerning the service systems…

This report summarizes survey data on state policies and procedures related to the provision of services to students with Attention Deficit Disorder and Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (AD/HD). Information was received from 41 states and 3 non-state jurisdictions in the fall of 1998. Findings indicate: (1) at least 21 states have written…

Describes the dimensions of unemployment and the toll it takes on the unemployed. Discusses the various assumptions about unemployment and the need to develop more social policies related to unemployment, and to improve social work services to the unemployed. (JAC)

Reviews literature dealing with the special needs of nontraditional students, primarily adults. Outlines characteristics of nontraditional students compared to traditional students and describes service and support needs which must be addressed by student personnel workers. Faculty members must adapt teaching methods to consider adult experiences.…

Older adults have specific physical education needs that should be addressed by physical educators. As the need for programs increases, physical educators must be trained to use research to set standards for safe and effective participation. (FG)

Secondary and postsecondary vocational teachers in Minnesota were asked their preferences in format, time, and provider of special-needs related inservice activities. Most popular choices, respectively, were workshops, the professional days option, and expert teachers. (SK)

Identified institutional constraints and external pressures perceived by teachers as influential in making referrals. Organizational procedures, the teacher's perception of the competence of referral recipients, and availability of services were cited as institutional constraints. Outside agency influences, government requirements, and concerns of…

Describes an evaluation model for the independent psychodiagnostic clinic and outlines an evaluation tool used at the Psychoeducational Teaching Laboratory in Syracuse, New York. Evaluation components include formative and summative product and process evaluations. Suggests program evaluation be part of contract negotiations and individually…

Describes and evaluates a low-cost learn-at-home delivery system employed by the University of Wisconsin-Extension covering parenthood, family management, consumer decision-making, credit, and nutrition for young families. Results indicated that this delivery system was both efficient and effective. Implications for future programing are…

A discussion of information obtained from a study of 53 teacher centers focuses on approaches to inservice needs and the factors influencing teacher participation. Various characteristics of teacher centers are discussed. (FG)

Future directions in school psychology from the practitioner's viewpoint are discussed. The focus is on the review of some major events and variables that will continue to impact upon psychological services in the schools and the actions psychologists can take to control these variables. (Author/GK)

This article describes the off-campus special education inservice program offered by Northern Illinois University's Department of Special Education. Designed to help teachers implement PL 94-142, the program offers four on-site delivery mechanisms: short institutes, individual courses, and an off-campus master's program with concluding or…

Marilyn Rauth asserts that the public schools are well equipped to provide universally accessible early childhood education. Sandra Hofferth argues that, while federally-funded preschool programs do help certain children, their provision to all through the public schools would be too expensive and too bureaucratic. (SJL)