Four studies using 12 sample groups culminated in a Depth of Delinquency Index for use in evaluations of juvenile treatment programs. This index was deemed suitable for trial use in program evaluations and research related to groups of juvenile delinquents, but not for individual diagnostic purposes. (Author/GK)

It is widely believed that evaluations can deliver certain, definitive, and absolutely convincing assessments of social programs. It would be wise to insist only that evaluation findings be credible rather than certain, arguable rather than definite, and persuasive rather than absolutely convincing. (CJ)

The article provides a guide for using cooperative agreements to increase the utilization of community resources for serving handicapped persons. Procedures for designing, implementing, and measuring the cost and benefits of cooperative programs are included. (Author)

The authors, two of the first nursing faculty to assume a preceptor role in primary care, reflect on their experiences in this role and identify the characteristics and patterns they believe have been essential to the evolution of the preceptor role. They also list advantages of the preceptor methods. (CT)

A model is described in which student nurses' preceptors are the joint-appointee nurse practitioners, with physicians providing consultation and serving as team participants. Key points that are examined are program development at the University of Illinois, how the program actually operated, and some of the problems encountered. (CT)

Organization Development is a management science that defines and solves organizational problems. Procedures include: (1) diagnosis of problem; (2) gathering of data related to problem; (3) obtaining feedback; (4) developing various change strategies; (5) developing an action plan; and (6) implementing the plan. (CJ)

It was found that in Memphis there are major differences in how CETA professional staff perceive the goals of the program participants and in how these participants perceive their own goals. To get better CETA programs of any type, the authors recommend that more input be sought from the clients. (CT)

In a secondary analysis of the Abrams and Siegel evaluation of the Transcendental Meditation program at Folsom prison, experimental groups fared better than control groups, although the treatment explains only a small proportion of the variance. (Author)

Technical aspects of the evaluation report are described and criticized as being determined by federal and state government regulations. The official evaluation report's unfortunate effects on the school are noted. It is suggested that the case study has revealed further serious weaknesses in mandated evaluation. (Author/RL)

Health care and other human service programs exhibit disparities and inequalities in services and rising costs. A broader focus in program evaluation is needed. Evaluation studies should determine how well programs work as well as identify and consider alternatives. (JOW)

The evaluation plan of Massachusetts' plan to evaluate its right to education law for the handicapped (Chapter 766) is outlined. (DB)

Describes four successful public library programs for families and gives suggestions for planning programs and measuring their success. (LLS)

Exploring the questions (1) What are values?, (2) How can values help the individual relate to his world? and (3) What is evaluation?, the author suggests ways an evaluator's values can constructively affect program evaluation. (Author/SK)

The results of a questionnaire submitted to teachers at Illinois community colleges suggest that individualized instruction is a useful tool despite the problems which commonly accompany its use. Because respondents failed to identify future critical needs, it is apparent that long-range planning is a crucial need. (CT)

A model is presented to link the evaluation and treatment processes in vocational rehabilitation of severely handicapped persons. The model is explained to include task analysis, functional anslysis, and ecobehavioral approaches and incorporates them within a database. (CL)