One in a series of sixteen knowledge transformation papers, this annotated bibliography covers journal articles and documents published between 1966 and 1978 on the topics of job placement and adjustment of the handicapped. Fourteen journal articles and thiry-two documents are presented in annotations ranging from approximately fifty words for the…

Certificates are a valuable new currency in the information economy. Through a postbaccalaureate or postmaster's certificate, adults acquire market-demanded competencies in a short time. Many certificate-seekers are currently employed adults looking for focused, flexible, interdisciplinary, and highly relevant education opportunities. Certificate…

This selective list of resource materials focuses on education and training for employment of the learning disabled, to be used as a basis for modifying and developing attitudes, programs, materials, and resource libraries. It aims to assist the learning disabled in the transition from school to work, assist employers and employment agencies in…

This brief describes 14 national technical assistance organizations for work force and workplace literacy. Descriptions contain these types of information: specific areas of expertise, experience, or specialization; types of organizations with which it has worked; types of programs or services offered; geographic areas served; and clients. The…

This bibliography has as its focus the process of evaluating student competencies for career development, as well as the evaluation of career development programs. It is intended primarily for use in career development programs for grades K-12. Twenty-one citations from ERIC and other databases include project descriptions, evaluative reports,…

This collection of abstracts is part of a continuing series providing information on recent doctoral dissertations. The 11 titles deal with the following topics: (1) interpersonal communication in the reference interview; (2) the relationship of a principal's communication behavior to the teacher's perceived job satisfaction; (3) the relationship…

This issue contains approximately 250 abstracts selected from the ERIC Clearinghouse on Adult, Career, and Vocational Education related to vocational and technical education research and development from the June through November 1980 Resources in Education. Abstracts, ordered by ED number, may include some or all of the following information:…

This annotated bibliography describes 42 documents dealing with work force and workplace literacy. Annotations are provided for 17 how-to guides and assessment tools, 19 policy reports and research papers, and 6 surveys. The following are among the topics covered in the individual documents described: job-related literacy training, basic skills in…

This bibliography draws together the best sources of information currently available on establishing, staffing, and operating career resource centers. Twenty-four citations from ERIC and other databases include administrative materials, information analyses, journal articles, opinion papers, and research guides. Two articles, representative of…

This compilation includes abstracts of 165 research and development studies in agricultural education completed during the period July 1, 1978, to June 30, 1979. Fifty-three of the compiled studies represent staff research, seventy-eight represent master's theses, and thirty-four represent doctoral dissertations. Studies are arranged…

This compilation includes abstracts of 140 research and development studies in agricultural education completed during the period July 1, 1977 to June 30, 1978. Thirty-three of the completed studies represent staff research, fifty-six represent master's theses, and fifty-one represent doctoral dissertations. Studies are arranged alphabetically by…

This handbook presents management techniques, program ideas, and student activities for building comprehensive secondary career guidance programs. Part 1 (chapter 1) traces the history of guidance to set the stage for the current emphasis on comprehensive programs, summarizes four representative models for designing comprehensive programs, and…