Presents overview of classroom rule establishment and implementation within a proactive management strategy. Characteristics of classroom rules (wording, means of presentation) are included, and the intended nature and function of rules are discussed. Concludes rules do not work in isolation and should be used in conjunction with a classroom…

This study considers the severity of academic dishonesty as an important factor in dealing with academic integrity. The results indicate that although faculty generally consider specific dishonest behaviors as more severe than do students, the differences appear to lessen as students progress toward graduation. (Author)

Compares the capability of three kindergarten screening instruments to correctly predict which children (n=95) would be recommended for referral to remedial programs or for retention: a Piagetian-based instrument, a general screening test, and a language-specific screen. Although the Piagetian-based test had poor predictive qualities, both the…

In its present form, the Stanford-Binet Intelligence Scale lends itself to the selection of instructional strategies in reading for children with learning problems. The data on cognitive skills obtained provide important insight into cognitive strengths and weaknesses that may be related to academic functioning. (JPS)

Extends the reliability research of the Qualitative Scoring System for the Modified Version of the Bender-Gestalt Test. The test was administered to 48 children, and the 48 test protocols were scored independently by two psychologists using the Qualitative Scoring System. Results indicated that the scoring system is highly reliable. (JPS)

Investigates the prevalence and utility of the ACID, ACIDS, and SCAD profiles of the WISC-III. Findings support the use of conditional probabilities and incremental gains based on the actual incidence from a referred population to assist in differential diagnosis; however, none of the profiles is recommended as a criterion for determining…

Data from 104 school children were analyzed to determine the psychometric and conceptual soundness of the Universal Nonverbal Intelligence Test (UNIT), devised for children with limited English language proficiency. Examines test validity through construct validity, confirmatory factor analysis, and exploratory factor analysis in comparison with…

Investigates the WISC-II and WRAT3 test scores of 37 children in a rural Arkansas school district who were referred for evaluation because of academic difficulties. Results indicate that the WRAT3 correlations with the WISC-II ranged from between 0.42 and 0.66. These findings are consistent with others on the general correlations between IQ and…

Investigates variables related to the professional identity and career path of school-based vs. non-school-based doctoral-level school psychologists. Although respondents (n=273) differed little by employment setting in reports of their training or experience, they differed significantly in two areas: ratings of relative importance of…

Reviews the preliminary concepts underlying the current movement toward comprehensive school-linked services for children and families in low-income communities and the implications of this movement for school psychologists. Discusses the role of the school psychologist and the possibility of collaborative efforts within a consultation model of…

Reports the result of an intervention designed to increased oral reading fluency and listening previewing. Three reading-impaired African American male elementary students exposed to the program evidenced substantial increases on correct words per minute and percent comprehension accuracy, and substantial decreases in mean number of errors. (JPS)

Examined relationship between extra-year programs and later school achievement among 95 children who were either retained in kindergarten, placed in transition classroom, recommended for extra-year program but went to first grade, or advanced to first grade without reservation. Found that children retained performed significantly lower on…

Explored whether there were differences in IQ and achievement (at grades two, five, and seven) between students who delayed school entry and those who were retained in later elementary grades, as well as any interactions with gender. Concluded that instructional reform may be more effective for improving student success. (JBJ)

Presents an experimental evaluation of a trial implementation of reciprocal teaching procedures by high school teachers to address reading comprehension deficits. Forty-six students were exposed to 1 of 3 conditions: 12-16 reciprocal teaching sessions, 6-8 sessions, or no treatment. Significant gains were observed with students in the extended…