A calendar of October and November providing a rundown of developments affecting federal programs and issues in which school administrators have direct interest. (Author/JN)

A factual report which corrects many of the myths and misinformation surrounding the largest public assistance program aid to families with dependent children. (Author)

To help struggling two-year and four-year colleges reach a higher level of academic excellence, the Strengthening Developing Institutions Program supports projects to create special curriculums, upgrade faculties, improve administrative abilities, and expand student services. (Author)

Discusses a new set of indirect cost accounting procedures which must be followed by school districts wishing to recover any indirect costs of administering federal grants and contracts. Also discusses the amount of indirect costs that may be recovered, computing indirect costs, classifying project costs, and restricted grants. (Author/DN)

Describes the Second National Foster Parent Conference, under the sponsorship of HEW's Office of Child Development, which developed the National Foster Parent Association. (MB)

Article lists federal government actions regarding vocational education and urges adoption of an affirmative action plan by educators. (SP)

Summary of what's new in 17 Federal projects of prime interest to school administrators. (Author)

Develops historical perspectives on evaluation and accountability. (JF)

A preliminary report on performance contracting in the Wichita school district. (RY)

Reviews the history and the main thrust of the 2 task forces on higher education. (HS)

Reports the results of a three-day workshop sponsored by the Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers. Social and physical scientists discussed some of the broad questions regarding the role of science and technology in national goals. (Author/TS)

Introduces the Second General Session of the 1970 DAVI National Convention and includes a speech by the Associate Commissioner of the United States Office of Education on the background and goals of the Bureau of Libraries and Educational Technology. (AA)

The task of this analysis is to examine the underlying assumptions, assumed needs, and implied behavioral objectives of federal legislation since 1867 in an historical perspective. (Author)

The President's proposal to establish a Federally financed foundation to stimulate academic reform has produced interesting ideological and political alignments. (Editor)