Stewart Marsden discusses the art of storytelling, with emphasis on the work of storyteller Jackie Torrence, the National Association for the Preservation and Perpetuation of Storytelling (NAPPS), and the Tennessee In-School Storyteller Program. Jay O'Callahan provides 16 tips for the storyteller. (SJL)

This article touches on the dynamics of running an organization. Included are: chapter finances; newsletters; mailing lists; programs; attendance at programs; pledge programs; and jewelry. The key, states the author, is "managing." (KC)

This handbook describes ways to increase representation of ethnic minorities on the American Psychological Association (APA) Council of Representatives and in APA affairs generally. Increased minority representation in APA affairs should promote research on special populations and demonstrate the APA's refusal to accept the status quo. Methods for…

The procedures for establishing a public broadcasting station are outlined in this book. The first section, devoted to planning for necessary prebroadcast activities, discusses the kinds of licensee groups and the search to determine available radio frequencies or open TV channels. The second section discusses the functions of various national…

This document presents the National Apprenticeship and Training Standards for the apprenticeship program for orthotic and/or prosthetic technicians. These standards cover the following areas: definitions; qualifications for apprenticeship; apprenticeship agreement; term of apprenticeship and credit for previous experience; probationary period,…

The major goal of the Right-to-Read program is to increase functional literacy so that, by 1980, 99% of the people in the United States who are under 16 years of age and 90% of those over 16 will be sufficiently competent as readers to function effectively as adults. This booklet suggests ways in which groups and organizations can initiate and…

Described in the Scoutmaster's Guide are discussion topics and sensory awareness activities to be used by adult leaders in helping Boy Scouts to understand and involve handicapped peers in troop activities. Among suggested activities for a troop development session are discussions of the five senses and of similarities between handicapped and…

The Cub Scout Leader Development Guide is designed to train adult leaders to conduct discussions and set up activities that foster understanding and involvement of the handicapped in den and pack programs. Stressed are development of the handicapped individual's ability and potential as well as similarities between handicapped and nonhandicapped…

The main challenges faced by high schools are preparing students for the workforce of the 21st century, and for post secondary educational opportunities. Yet in a 2004 review of the graduation requirements of all 50 states, Achieve Inc. discovered that "no state requires its graduates to take the courses that reflect the real-world demands of…

This publication accompanies the textbook entitled "Civil Aviation and Facilities," published in the Aerospace Education II series. It provides teacher guidelines with regard to objectives (traditional and behavioral), suggested outlines, orientation, suggested key points, suggestions for teaching, instructional aids, projects, and…

The Instructor's Guide is intended for use in training adult leaders to foster understanding and involvement of the handicapped in Boy Scout troop activities. Suggestions are offered for organizing two leadership training sessions which include defining types of handicaps, conducting buzz group discussions on similarities between handicapped and…

The Instructor's Guide is intended for use in training adult leaders to foster understanding and involvement of the handicapped in Cub Scout activities. Suggestions are offered for organizing two leadership training sessions which include defining types of handicaps leaders may encounter, conducting buzz group discussions on similarities between…

This National Institute on Disability and Rehabilitation Research (NIDRR) resource guide on emergency management research and people with disabilities provides a listing and description of research projects funded by the federal government and nonfederal entities, research recommendations that have come out of conferences on emergency management…

The booklet, designed to explore the issues of international justice in the context of the Gospel, reviews relations between the United States and Panama. It includes background materials and a study guide for parish leaders and other educators. The central question pertaining to the Panama Canal concerns the rights of the United States according…

This program plan is offered as a guide to potential grantees and contractors. It outlines the National Institute of Law Enforcement and Criminal Justice's priorities for research in fiscal year (FY) 1978 and beyond and spells out other Institute programs and projects to be carried out during the fiscal year. The guide is offered as a first step…