Relates learning disabilities with delinquency and discusses the results of a national survey of educational programs for delinquent youth. Focuses on a program of self-control for eliminating disruptive behavior. (RK)

The process of getting teachers involved in the "infusing" or "weaving in" of career education into the entire process of education is a difficult task that requires an intensive commitment and willingness to accept change by the teacher. Describes a plan for doing this, one that originated with the Sacramento County Office of Education, the…

Considers the double barriers obstructing the delivery of mental health service to the working class--the stigma of mental illness and the lack of referral channels--and how the social worker-trainer's role can help develop preventive mental care for the working man. (Author/RK)

Describes the activities, goals, and benefits of the Regional Program for Nursing Research Development, a regional approach to stimulating clinical nursing research, conducted under the auspices of the Western Interstate Commission for Higher Education (Division of Nursing). (TA)

Presents some of the findings of a study which describes, analyzes, and interprets the role and function of the California Journalism Articulation Committee. (KS)

The clients are required to undergo a battery of tests, provide a series of self-estimates, and indicate certain preferences relevant to the work situation. These data are then fed into a computer which is programmed to select occupations that appear compatible. A computer printout is made available. (Author)

As clear alternatives to the university programs, college programs are short, career and practice-oriented and there is some emphasis placed on personal growth and theory in their design. (Author)

The updating and renewal of knowledge and skills are professional responsibilities of all school counselors. Unfortunately, while an ever-growing need for new knowledge and skills exists, there seem to be few organized efforts to meet these needs. This article describes a model that was designed to fill this void. (Author)

Describes an innovative career counseling program that uses parents who are active in a profession as the source of information about that profession. (IRT)

Available from: Social Casework, 44 East 23rd Street, New York, New York 10010. A group tutorial program coordinated by the principal and a consulting social worker for 15 underachieving high school students emphasized individualized instruction with a humanistic approach. (CL)

Describes the history, program, staffing, facilities, and funding of a for-profit day care center. (SB)

A residential French course in Britain is described. Subjects, staff, and course organization over the three-day session are discussed. All communication was expected to be in French; students kept a French diary as writing exercise. The experiment was beneficial in showing French to be a valid form of communication. (CHK)

Provides a description and results of an evaluation of one telephone consultation service for parents, New York University's "Warmline," which provides information/suggestions tailored to parents' childrearing concerns. Parents' satisfaction with Warmline is reflected by the finding that 96 percent of those surveyed said they would call…

The goals of a visitation program at a college or university should be to place prospects and their parents in contact with a variety of faculty and students. Faculty members, talking about their programs, and undergraduates, sharing their own experiences, are the institution's best recruiters. (MLW)