Recent public concern for consumer access to records motivated this study of NASW members to determine existing agency policies on this issue. The majority of respondents indicated that their agencies had a policy, written or unwritten, and that most policies allowed access. (Author)

The article suggests a procedure for documenting the route taken to implement a "free appropriate public education" for each handicapped individual as mandated by P. L. 94-142, the Education for All Handicapped Children Act. (SBH)

The article explains the use of a resource center's system for keeping attendance records on special education students. (SBH)

Three types of forms are provided for information specialists and users of online systems: (1) search request form developed for the type of user who is unfamiliar with the online search process; (2) data base evaluation form for the user to evaluate search results; and (3) data base statistics form for recordkeeping and management information.…

The format of a model vocational evaluation report for special education students is described in terms of components: student information and data, test results, and recommendations. Adaptation of the model for word processing has increased report writing efficiency. (CL)

When a participant signs a pre-participation agreement they verify that they have been informed of potential risks, understand the demands this activity will require, and comprehend the types of injuries that may occur as a result of participation. With an average reading level of 8th grade, however, most American adults are no match for the…

This study was undertaken to demonstrate the practicality, acceptability, and effectiveness of medical record audit for design and evaluation of continuing education in a community hospital. (Author)

The author summarizes points of agreement and unresolved issues of a workshop on confidentiality sponsored by the National Accreditation Council for Agencies Serving the Blind and Visually Handicapped. (GW)

Origins of precision teaching, how it differs from behavior modification, and implications for regular and special education are described. It is emphasized that it is not an approach to classroom teaching, but a system of monitoring daily performance - a measurement technique to increase efficiency and effectiveness of present teaching methods.…

In an effort to induce British university teachers to devote more time to teaching, work performance of professors has come under scrutiny in the form of a work diary showing their daily activities at half-hourly intervals. (IR)

Concludes that United States federal application forms for health and income related programs frequently use words unfamiliar to the aged applicants. (DD)

Presents an eight-component weekly report form which media specialists may use for reporting library media center activities to the school administration. (CMV)

The Assessment Program Tool is a method of evaluating instructional programs in institutions for the retarded. (DB)

This article reviews the literature of professional disclosure and discusses its implications for rehabilitation counselors. The authors discuss the use and content of disclosure forms and practices, including the degree to which mental health professionals actually use such forms and reasons for nonuse. Clinical and research needs regarding…