A short-term resolution of the professional differences separating the American Psychological Association and the National Association of School Psychologists appears impossible. There have been some joint efforts by the groups that may lead to constructive movement in matters of concern such as professional autonomy and comprehensive service…

The author argues that the state level should have a major role in establishing a core curriculum but that local flexibility is needed to adapt school policies to varied needs and to better utilize staff at the school level. (MT)

Describes a partnership between the Nursing Center at Clemson University's College of Nursing and the Clemson Child Development Center. (JOW)

Compared first- and second-generation interorganizational service system serving the elderly. Found that integration of Medicaid programs with Administration on Aging-funded system was changing structure of community-based elderly services. Second-generation system served larger volume of clients, being more centralized, differentiated,…

The project described attempted to analyze the informal and nonformal educational practices within certain community agencies that are part of an emergent social movement in Cape Town, South Africa. The paper focuses on a critical discussion of internal participatory democratic practices within the agencies. (CH)

Discusses aspects of the changing economy and the ideological challenge facing the welfare state. Explores implications of these transitions for both the delivery and future character of human services. (JAC)

Lists institutions affiliated with the North Central Association's Commission on Schools by state or country. For each school, indicates location, chief executive officer, grades, staff size, enrollment, and date of accreditation. (DMM)

Reports on the membership of the North Central Association's Commission on Schools. Lists newly admitted schools; withdrawn or discontinued members; members of the commission's reviewing committees; and committees of the commission. Provides a membership list by category of schools. (DMM)

Reviews a model by Joel Kleinman (proposed in this issue) for comparing State infant mortality rates to long-term trends. Asserts that even States with non-significant test results may have problems needing attention. Argues that the model may not be practically applied by State health officials. (KH)

Discusses Ward's article on the potential usefulness of social science researchers for government agencies' analysis of public opinion. Emphasizes the need to gather representative data and suggests that researchers can take a proactive role by using a theory of social behavior such as Bronfenbrenner's. (CB)

Works are reviewed from five categories of literature about accreditation: (1) accreditation (general); (2) accreditation in teacher education; (3) accreditation/certification; (4) approval; and (5) certification. (CB)

Describes two programs initiated at Columbia University to increase creative adult learning opportunities for older people: the Seniors Teaching Seniors Project and the Retired Faculty Linkage Program, which involves retired university personnel in work with community organizations. (DMM)

This article suggests the limited success in meeting goals of the Youth Employment and Demonstration Projects Act is due to a misunderstanding of the phrase "knowledge development." The differences between the public and private sector's ability to improve work attitudes, skills, and youths' chances to find unsubsidized jobs are…

Introduces six articles identifying and analyzing key issues for state-local relations in education, with a focus on the management of complex intergovernmental and interorganizational arrangements to maintain or improve the quality of education in local school districts. (CMG)

Discusses results of recent research and highlights directions for applied research. Emphasizes partnerships to encourage research and practice communities to seek ways to work together. (JOW)