Estimates of school-aged English learners are derived from national counts of children enrolled in school. There is no precise analogue for preschool children, and hence there is no exact nationwide count of this population of children. The number of 3- and 4-year old children enrolled in center-based care is rising, and some center-based programs…

Presents bibliography on suicide and self-destruction among American Indians and the native peoples of Alaska. Claims this area of knowledge has been characterized by rapid growth in last 20 years. Lists existing sources of 160 items with brief documentation of trends in literature. (Author/ABL)

Investigated historical trends in the assertion training literature by content analyzing documents published between 1942 and 1977. Revealed that although the assertion training literature has shown a very rapid acceleration of growth, empirical documentation of the effects of important parameters of training and treatment is lacking. (Author)

This pathfinder provides an annotated bibliography of 17 literature sources available in school social work along with information on how to access them. The sources were selected so that the list of titles as a whole gives a broad overview of the field of school social work. These topics are emphasized: (1) history of the profession; (2)…

This study examines sample descriptions in 24 research journals. The survey covered all articles published in the 1974 volumes of these journals meeting the criteria of having a research sample and dealing with children and youth between the pre-natal period and 24 years of age. A total of 1,353 articles qualified. Each article was classified by…

A chronological examination of the portrayals of gay/lesbian characters and their contexts in 60 young adult novels published from 1969 to 1992 focuses on information about gay/lesbian people, both as individuals and in relationships; gender representation; and narrative distance. A chronological bibliography is appended. (Contains 13 references.)…

Because of the dramatic increases in nonmedical drug use in the 1960's, hundreds of surveys have been conducted to gain perspective on its extent and nature. This compendium is a compilation of quantitative information abstracted from studies on drug use, published since 1971. It examines methodological questions essential for interpreting and…

Reviews doctoral dissertation research in rehabilitation during 1988 and 1989 and provides topical index of dissertations. Describes methodology used to compile, select, and categorize bibliography of dissertations, along with reference citations, summary observations, and comments regarding observable trends. (Author/NB)

Clinical research in the area of severe psychiatric disorders constituted the major focus for the discipline of applied behavior analysis during the early 1960s. Recently, however, there appears to be a notable lack of a behavioral focus within many inpatient psychiatric settings and a relative dearth of published behavioral treatment studies with…

The report reviews trends of the literature produced mainly between 1970 and 1982 on the vocational rehabilitation of mentally retarded persons. Trends are analyzed in terms of services (vocational assessment and training) and programs (school work-study programs and the state-federal rehabilitation agency). Additional areas of consideration are…

Significant directions that children's picture books have taken during the past several decades are examined in this paper, and numerous books are cited to illustrate the points discussed. The paper considers the following topics: (1) innovations in illustrative style and in the types of media used to illustrate picture books, (2) the advent and…

This bibliography complements an earlier "Bibliography for Geographic Education," ED 092 435. The purpose of the bibliography is to provide a guide to the essential philosophical and methodologic literature in English treating the discipline of geography between 1950 and 1974. A useful reference for educators, students, curriculum…

The bibliography cites books, periodicals, and reports on geographic thought, philosophy, and methodology published between 1950-1973. Only items in English are listed. A useful reference for educators, students, curriculum developers, and professional geographers, the bibliography begins with an introduction in which the compiler gives a succinct…

This annotated bibliography provides an overview of selected recent publications related to issues that will impact developmental education in the future. The document is divided into six sections: (1) interviews by national leaders in the field; (2) changing values in higher education; (3) culture and demographics; (4) educational theory and its…

This CRitical Issue Bibliography (CRIB) Sheet focuses on issues related to part-time and adjunct faculty. It is clear that part-time faculty are now a substantial entity within academe and need to be understood better. This CRIB sheet lists resources that address: (1) trends in contracts, numbers, or conditions of part-time faculty; (2) issues…