Discusses the need to reduce the lag between research and application of new technologies. Presents a transfer model from a strategic planning perspective. (JOW)

The purposes of this article are, first, to argue that analyses based on level of treatment implementation can lead to biased estimates of treatment effects, and second, to discuss alternatives to this approach. (PN)

From an administrative view, reports an experience in implementing the Goal Attainment Scaling (GAS) technique at a residential treatment setting for children. (MP)

The author presents a model for implementing the objective based instructional approach in physical education programs for handicapped students. (SB)

Describes the role of the guardian "ad litem"--a person invested with the power and duty to protect the rights and interests of a child (or incompetent person) involved in litigation. Areas of consensus arrived at during the first national policy conference on the use of guardians "ad litem" are listed. (Author/RH)

External and implementation factors and their potential threats to field test validity and the practical realities of the field testing process on results are discussed. External factors include site selection, negotiations, contracts, site monitoring, training, and type of product. Implementation factors include motivation, dependence on local…

Reviews recent research studies related to computer assisted instruction (CAI). The studies concerned program effectiveness, teaching of psychomotor skills, tool availability, and factors affecting the adoption of CAI. (CT)

Quality of work life is examined as it applies to a company's decision to implement automation changeover and whether or not employees are involved in design decisions. (CT)

Following a series of career education workshops for school-based teams of principals, counselors, and teachers throughout Tennessee, a survey was conducted to determine how many of the participants were still using their workshop plans one year later, and what characteristics of participants most influenced their use of these plans. (CT)

The paper focuses on the evaluation of individualized education programs (IEPs) for handicapped children. IEP evaluation is discussed in terms of general considerations for evaluation and evaluation of the overall IEP effort. (Author/SB)

Roger Seckington is chairman of RiCE, The Right to Comprehensive Education. He writes on his experiences over the last 20 years of the comprehensive movement. (Part of a theme issue on comprehensive education in Britain.) (Editor/SJL)

Discussed are the energy conservation activities and responsibilities of one state energy office, the Minnesota Energy Agency, and the obstacles and constraints it faces in delivering its services. Suggestions are presented for resolving these difficulties and for improving the efficiency with which the agency manages its program. (Author/DS)

With special reference to Alabama schools, the authors review the development of the mainstreaming concept and consider some of the attitudinal, definitional, organizational, and regulatory problems inhibiting this reintegration of regular and special education. (SJL)

A study of vocational advisory council members has produced a rank-ordering of advisory activities in terms of their perceived importance. The most valuable activities provide for translation or interpretation of the community to the school. The least valuable provide assistance to the school in drawing upon the resources of the community. (CT)

Whether an organization's college recruiting needs require the services of one recruiter or an entire staff, an effective program will systematically address many concerns and consider numerous options as it progresses through the four stages inherent in any comprehensive process: needs analysis, program development, program implementation, and…