Surveyed 310 therapists to assess their perceptions of healthy family functioning and the goals of family therapy. Results indicated that therapists are fairly consistent in what they say a healthy family is and what they pursue in therapy. Age and professional identity were most influential in predicting values. (LLL)

For school administrators, the key to avoiding a court contest over student rights is attitude change, says the author. The principal must be firm, yet sensitive to societal changes that impinge on the school. He suggests positive action in the form of developing a student rights code. (Editor)

Provides a basic programming model for the community services coordinator in the community college and discusses informational support sources. Problems associated with successful programming, such as failure to evaluate, relying on past achievements, and overextension of staff are discussed. Research regarding planning models is suggested.…

A study was designed to examine and describe planning strategies used by persons developing continuing professional education (CPE) programs for six professional fields. The research methods used to guide the inquiry were those of grounded theory. From the description of practice in the six professions, a general model portraying the program…

Discusses a joint labor-management training program designed to explore possibilities of improving postnegotiation relationships between the two. Planning, design, implementation, and results of the program are described. (WL)

An observer of Japanese teacher centers reports on their purpose, scope, and activities--using British and American centers as a frame of reference. (Author)

Although the planning-programming-budgeting system (PPBS) has its limitations, it should be used in evaluating community service programs. (DC)

Five steps helpful in obtaining and maintaining administrator support for summer programs in vocational agriculture are discussed. Teachers must (1) take the offensive in showing the importance of their programs, (2) present a comprehensive plan, (3) be specific, (4) conduct a worthwhile summer program, and (5) report their accomplishments.…

The training departments that need consultant help the most often are the least likely to hire it, because they do not realize the time and money outside consultants can save. Training directors are advised on how to increase training value by effective management of the relationship with outside consultants. (Author/AJ)

Limited staff and budget forced a placement office to evaluate the necessity of its various services, with some surprising results. (Author)

A new approach to school administration is characterized by a multi-discipline program designed by experts from within and outside the profession, as well as representatives of "consumers" of the public school program. A program consistent with that approach is described. (Author/RK)

Delineates a model systems approach for job development placement services intended to show how a specialist may program his annual work load through the use of the Performance and Evaluation Review Technique (PERT) Chart. (TA)

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To develop effective/efficient environmental impact assessment and regulatory capabilities, the Navajo Environmental Protection Commission will need to commit more of its limited resources to building the political support which will exert real influence at the pre-commitment stages of development decision making. (JC)