THE PUBLIC SCHOOL SYSTEM OPERATED PROGRAMS EXTENDING FROM NURSERY SCHOOL THROUGH THE HIGH SCHOOL AND ADULT PROGRAMS. IT COOPERATED CLOSELY WITH COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES IN THE PRESERVICE AND INSERVICE EDUCATION OF SCHOOL PERSONNEL AND WITH PUBLIC AND NONPUBLIC AGENCIES IN MANY COMMUNITY ENTERPRISES. THE PROJECTED PROGRAMS WERE ORGANIZED TO…

HISTORICAL AND MODERN APPLICATIONS OF AUTOMATIC MERCHANDISING (VENDING) WERE SURVEYED WITH PARTICULAR ATTENTION GIVEN TO THE USE OF VENDING EQUIPMENT IN EDUCATIONAL FACILITIES. THE ADVANTAGES WHICH VENDING EQUIPMENT OFFERS TO THE SCHOOL ADMINISTRATOR WERE DISCUSSED IN TERMS OF HANDLING BOTH FOOD AND NONFOOD ITEMS. IN ADDITION, FUTURE APPLICATIONS…

The purpose of this psychological training program was twofold--training and service on the assumption that closely and expertly supervised service with accessible and available qualified consultants is the most realistic and thorough research training method known. Interns were recruited, trained, and supported financially and professionally to…

The implementation of the intern program described in this document was based on information collected from superintendents and psychological personnel, the state department of education, and teachers and other school personnel. The activities in which the interns participated included PTA meetings, faculty meetings, in-service days, home visits,…

This article challenges the value of the Carnegie Unit and proposes an alternative. The basic orientation for both the challenge and alternative is derived from the concept of "quality control." (Editor)

The TASK (Team Approach for Special Kids) approach is a model for special service delivery in which services become part of the disabled student's classroom work rather than provided in "pull-out" fashion. TASK promotes clustering of student objectives, self esteem, and healthy peer relationships. (CL)

Describes the college writing laboratory as a campus support service and a community, resource, training, and research center. Discusses misconceptions about writing labs. (DMM)

Drew University will save money by consolidating all service operations in one building now under construction. (Author/MLF)

A pilot project provides assessment, remediation, counseling, intervention, and coordination for learning disabled college students. (SB)

Factor analysis yielded three distinct dimensions labeled: attitudes toward the speech clinician, attitudes toward the speech impaired child, and attitudes toward the speech and language program. Analysis indicated that 16 variables contributed most significantly to teachers' attitudes. (Author)

The importance of recommending special education services only for handicapped students is stressed, and alternatives for nonhandicapped students are envisioned on a continuum from no intervention, to short-term parent consultation, to six months reassessment, peer tutoring, referral to a guidance counselor, and finally transfer to another school…

Uses the examples of the Cal Poly Foundation and two Claremont Colleges (Pomona College and Pitzer College) to illustrate how state and private schools draw the bottom line in different places when it comes to auxiliary services. (EV)

Describes the steps necessary to establish a career information center (CIC). Indicates that a successful CIC is testimony that the school endorses students' needs for occupational and career information. (JOW)

A discussion of the non-Greek, nongoverning college student organizations, which are the majority on most campuses, looks at the various types of groups, their membership, functions, and characteristics, provision of support services for them, and their role in academic and campus life. (MSE)

When contracting with private companies for support services, districts should define goals and requirements; develop requests for proposals; and create a team with legal, financial, user, and task-management expertise. Contracts should be in plain English, avoid open-ended lists, define terms, and specify service provision details. (MLH)