The paper describes the development, implementation, and evaluation of a program to teach self care skills, particularly bathroom skills, to severely and profoundly handicapped students in a residential program. (Author/CL)

Conditions essential to the success of an individualized system of instruction are discussed. A checklist for evaluating such a system faced on these conditions is given. (MP)

Participant and facilitator evaluation of a weekend residential outdoor experience for college women indicated that the goals of interpersonal, intrapersonal, intellectual, and physical growth were met. (MJB)

Five objectives that might be attained through fitness testing are: (1) evaluation of program effect on participant fitness; (2) participant motivation to improve fitness; (3) identification of low-fit individuals; (4) dissemination of information regarding fitness; and (5) identification of potential athletes.

Curfew laws have been instituted in cities across the United States in an attempt to control the rise in juvenile crime. Discusses the advantages and disadvantages of a curfew law for Baltimore City based on interviews with city officials and concludes that the law in its present form will not bring about any significant change in the rate of…

Drawing on vast experience in curriculum decision-making, the author identified nine key points for curriculum oriented leaders to ponder during the process of competency development, e.g., deciding what sources to use in determining proficiencies, deciding what degree or level of competency is essential to all learners in the school district by…

Data are reported suggesting that a change in practice patterns did occur subsequent to a continuing medical education program. Twenty-eight physicians took a course in pulmonary artery pressure monitoring and followup surveys indicate its objectives were met. (LBH)

Maryland teachers rate the Appalachian Education Satellite Program (ASEP) courses in remedial reading very highly. (JC)

Commentary is presented on the evaluation of the Emergency School Aid Act and on an article detailing that evaluation (TM 503 672). The use of randomization and pilot studies is emphasized. (J KS)

The desirability of evaluating the total effect of the Emergency School Aid Act versus specific programs in the Act is the focus of this commentary on the evaluation of that act and an article detailing that evaluation (TM 503 672). (JKS)

The author reviews and discusses a number of models for educational program evaluation and suggests sources of ideas and guidelines for educational evaluation. He stresses that program evaluation is critically necessary for the improvement of industrial arts. (MF)

Author believes that the rise of the Manpower Services Commission means youth workers must drop their mystifying community labels and reassert the specialist nature of their jobs. In the wake of the State giving up the commitment to youth service, examines where youth work will be done on the future. (Editor/RK)

Visits a successful community education center whose future is threatened. (Editor)

Author fears that the needs and interests of young people may or may not be given priority under the new Youth Opportunities Program. (Editor/RK)

The article describes the steps taken by a Wisconsin area school district to prepare for a site review by the State's Division for Handicapped Children and discusses the agenda and procedures involved in the site review. (CL)