Written as a reference for teachers of shorthand and transcription, this instructional guide is organized into three sections. The first section discusses the administration of the stenographic program and focuses on the needs, objectives, and organization of the program. Characteristics of occupational preparation programs are also noted. Section…

A longitudinal study examined adult basic education (ABE) in Virginia between 1970 and 1985. (The first study was conducted in 1970, the second in 1978, and the third in 1985.) Data for the 1985 study were collected from survey instruments mailed to all state department ABE personnel, local ABE supervisors, learning center coordinators, and ABE…