A description by its president of the history and purposes of "Americans for Indian Opportunity," a national nonprofit organization governed jointly by Indians and interested non-Indians. (JM)

Parents were interviewed concerning resources used to help with their child's problems. Perceived availability and effectiveness of services were also investigated. (Author/KW)

Describes the operation of the Banneker Elementary School in Gary, Indiana, by Behavioral Research Laboratories. The latter is contracted to either raise each child's test scores to the national average in three years or return the 800 dollars collected for the child. (JM)

A parental continuum scale designed to measure parenting capacities is presented as a tool to help child welfare agencies decide whether and when to separate children from their natural parents. (NH)

Presents theoretical analysis of dynamics of self help groups with special reference to dimensions of volunteer participation. Annotated bibliography ("Self Help and Rehabilitation ) available from author at UCLA School of Public Health, Los Angeles, California 90024. (Author)

The first detailed survey made in the field of adult literacy in Kenya, undertaken at the request of the Board of Adult Education. (EB)

The hiring and promotional policies of approximately 64 San Francisco businesses were identified by a questionnaire. Employers rated each policy as being highly important, important, or slightly important. (CH)

Excerpts from an interagency meeting on vocational education accreditation. (Author)

Community oriented state mental health facilities can provide invaluable practicum experiences for undergraduate and graduate students in training to become teachers of behaviorally disordered children. (Author/CJ)

Special vocational educator L. Allen Phelps identifies major issues in vocational programing for mentally retarded students (including implementing technology and expanding integration); comments on the effects of the changing federal role; notes changes in staffing patterns; cites the need for advocacy by professional associations; and suggests…

Through an interview format, L. A. Phelps identifies three major issues confronting vocational educational programing for the mentally retarded in the 1980s; discusses change in the roles of the federal government, professionals, and professional associations; and makes recommendations for interagency cooperation in education and employment of the…

Describes the approach to resettlement for recently arrived refugees implemented within the state of South Carolina. Suggests that non-clustering of refugees leads to quick acculturation if there is wide community support, but that certain services are more readily available when refugees are clustered. (GC)