Describes and assesses six high school reform projects that concern the values underlying secondary schooling; changes in curriculum, instruction, and teacher preparation; preparation of students for college; communication among schools undergoing reform; the condition of secondary education today and proposed solutions to problems; and the…

Findings of an evaluation of a pilot home-based respite care program designed to serve 35 severely mentally retarded and disabled persons were reported. Results indicated that respite care services had never been previously received by 51.8% of the families. (Author/SB)

Describes an innovative continuing education model to help nurses better meet the mental health needs of their patients. Discusses specific teaching methods. (Author/JOW)

Trends in the education of the gifted handicapped student are briefly reviewed, three model projects funded by the Bureau of Education for the Handicapped (now the Office of Special Education) are described, and several devices to aid the gifted handicapped are pointed out. (SB)

This article briefly describes the Facilities and Information Network Development (FIND) project being implemented by the Alabama Governor's Office of State Planning and Federal Programs to provide an economical state-coordinated system of resources and services to the handicapped. (SJL)

The authors outline a number of problems that educators encounter in competency based teacher education development, including the issue of generic v cross categorical training, and time and cost-effectiveness. The Project SERVE training model for teachers of the multiply handicapped, visually impaired is summarized to illustrate the functionality…

Presented is an update of the special Critical Viewing Skills curriculum projects (reviewed in Teacher, April, 1979) sponsored by the U.S. Office of Education. The update provides feedback on the projects. (KC)

Provides information on the federally sponsored National Diffusion Network and describes how one exemplary reading program was transferred to a school across the continent. (MKM)

Describes a federally funded program designed to build a wide range of services to attract deaf adults into continuing education. (LRA)

Discusses aspects of the Pima county (Arizona) career guidance project: counseling theory, the counselor-consultant model, community resource center services, project accountability, and future needs. (CT)

An adult basic education evaluation design should be directly related to realistic and assessable process and outcome objectives of a project. The design should be established early, and baseline data should be obtained prior to, or at least concurrent with, initiating the delivery of services. (CT)

Surveys the history and aims of an organization of teachers and writers working together to teach writing to children. Includes an interview with one of the founding writers, Phillip Lopate. (TJ)

Discusses the compensatory and regular reading programs examined by the Educational Testing Service. (HOD)

Describes the Math, Science, and Computer Camp for girls ages 8-12. Includes vignettes that illustrate worthwhile mathematical tasks in which girls engage that expand their notion of mathematics. (MKR)

Discusses how the Archdiocese of Louisville has begun taking initiatives to become a more equitable employer. Addresses seven components of compensation including income continuation, deferred income, pay for time not worked, health and accident insurance, loss of job income continuation, and spouse and family income continuation. (MZ)