The document is the compilation of results from a questionnaire that was sent to all college and university library directors in Texas requesting information about services, equipment, and accessibility to their library facilities for handicapped students contemplating entering an undergraduate program or continuing at the graduate level at these…

In this directory, private schools in Texas are listed by religious affiliation, if any, and the following information is also provided: school name; address; county, district, and campus numbers; names of superintendent and principal; number of staff; grades taught; enrollment by grade level (prekindergarten, kindergarten, 1-6, 7-12); year of…

Arranged alphabetically by last name, this directory lists 49 Chicano and Spanish speaking librarians in Texas. The listing includes the person's position and title, degrees, dates and places his/her degree was obtained, and address. (NQ)

A consortium in North Texas to facilitate interinstitutional cooperation in research programs is described. Benefits included reduced duplication of effort, better information and grantsmanship, increased extramural funding, and improved industry-university relations. A faculty directory illustrating research capabilities was developed and a…

Two steps are required to obtain a real estate salesperson's license in Texas: (1) selecting a broker to serve as an advisor, and (2) meeting personal requirements (at least 18 years old, a Texas resident, completion of a minimum of 12 semester hours of real estate and related courses, application, acceptable score on state exam, and payment of…

The Texas plan for computer services provides services to public school districts through a statewide network of 20 regional Education Service Centers (ESO). Each of the three Multi-Regional Processing Centers (MRPCs) operates a large computer facility providing school district services within from three to eight ESC regions each of the five…

Compiled in this Directory are the names of 105 persons from 11 state and 12 federal agencies in Texas identified as personnel possessing expertise in marine related activities. The information, gathered from questionnaires, was voluntarily supplied by the respondents, as identified by the government agencies. Indexes are provided for…

This sourcebook of over 100 Texas middle-school programs was developed to help educators implement intermediate-grade education concepts and practices in their schools. The volume is a companion publication to "Spotlight on the Middle: Report of the Texas Task Force on Middle School Education." The introduction mentions two offices in…

The purpose of this handbook is to provide information on migrant programs and services in the state of Texas. Data are gathered from 92 of the 254 counties in Texas. There is a profile for each county selected and for all migrant programs identified in each county. Descriptions of Title III-B migrant programs, the High School Equivalency program,…

Potential funding sources for criminal justice education programs are listed and information on supplemental source materials and a brief outline of grant writing considerations are included. Sections on general foundation grants, state restricted grants, and government grants are provided. Included under state restricted grants are Alabama,…

The fields of dentistry, dietetics, medicine, medical technology, nursing, occupational therapy, pharmacy, physical therapy, and social work are defined in the handbook. The entrance requirements, educational institutions, and licensure regulations in Texas are treated for each major and allied support field. The functions or types of…

This annual report consists of two major sections--the system staff and programs of the state's ten library systems, and the summary budget analysis. Information provided for each of the ten systems includes the address, telephone number, name of system coordinator of the interlibrary loan office and a directory of staff members; names and…

The first annual report of the Texas Office of Early Childhood Development surveys public and non-public programs for children. Data, gathered from questionnaires mailed to State agencies and private organizations in Texas, include a description of the service (medical treatment, day care, education), number of children served, requirements for…

A project developed an inventory of postsecondary vocational training programs for inmates and ex-offenders in Texas and conducted an assessment of the available programs. Constructing the inventory involved obtaining information on all educational offerings in correctional facilities from the Educational Program Clearinghouse's incarcerated…

Opportunities available to residents of Southern states through the Academic Common Market are listed in this book. The Market is an interstate agreement among Southern states for sharing uncommon programs. Participating states are able to make arrangements for their residents who qualify for admission to enroll in specific programs in other…