This report provides an overview of the major program activities for fiscal year 1978 and 1979 of the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES). It is intended to give readers a clear idea of the structure and functions of NCES and does not present any actual statistical data. The first section summarizes the center's purpose and objectives.…

This report describes the fiscal year 1977-78 program and plans for the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES). It is intended to give readers a clear idea of the structure and functions of NCES and does not present any actual statistical data. The report consists of three main sections. Section 1, "NCES Policies, Procedures, and…

The American Public Health Association has instituted a Quality Assurance Analysis and Review (QUASAR) program to provide consultative services to laboratories.(BB)

This history of the higher education activities of the Office of Education falls into seven clearly defined periods discussed in five chapters as follows: pre-1911; 1911 to World War I; World War I and the 1920's; the depression years and World War II; and the post-World War II years. Various names and assignments of the Office of Education, names…

Presented in this 1964 yearbook are highlights of the work done by the various bureaus and offices of the Department of the Interior. Coverage is broad, relating to many aspects of conservation in the United States in a descriptive, non-technical style. Some of the topics considered include the quality of living; recreation, water, mineral, fuel,…

Concerned first with the definition of conservation and its problems, and then with specific actions by the Department of the Interior in response to these problems, this 1966 yearbook provides highlights of work done by the 26 bureaus, offices, and/or administrations within the Department. Coverage is broad, relating to many aspects of…

This publication is a summary of the energy education programs that existed upon the creation of the Department of Energy. It serves to review the history of federal energy education efforts and as a starting place for the comprehensive mission of this new department. This publication is limited in focus to educational institutions, but it deals…

The year 1974 marked the first full year in which the Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA) officially embarked on a policy of advising and assisting American Indian tribes to assume the administration of their own affairs (self-determination). It seeks to strengthen and stabilize tribal governments while continuing to maintain and fulfill its trust…

This Fourth Annual Report of the Interagency Panel for Research and Development on Adolescence presents an analysis of all of the research on youth (children over 10 years of age) sponsored by the Federal Government in fiscal year (FY) 1976. The report is divided into four chapters. Chapter I summarizes the activities and interests of the Panel…

Intended to familiarize American Indian tribal leaders, planners, and community leaders with the programs available to Indians through the U.S. Department of Agriculture, this brochure provides information on program benefits, application procedures, and who to contact for further information for 49 programs in the areas of agriculture, community…

The report is twofold in presenting an analysis of current Indian programs in the State of California with recommendations for improvement based on a study of state and federal agencies and a brief history of Indian legislation significant for California Indians. Recommendations proposed were establishing a new Division of Native American Affairs…

The voucher training program for Work Incentive Program (WIN) clients described within this interim report is a system for providing occupational training to clients through entitlements rather than direct service (client and trainer are in a direct relationship facilitated by the agency). The basic program objective, discussed in the…

In an attempt to clarify the indexing and announcing controls for government documents, this issue of the Drexel Library Quarterly presents background information on several of the information controlling and access agencies, describes their operations, and points out their inherent problems and weaknesses. The agencies covered are the Government…

This publication was prepared to assist agencies in the development of manpower programs under the Demonstration Cities and Metropolitan Development Act of 1966. It contains information concerning the: (1)Manpowe r Administration (MA), (2)Bureau of Employment Security (BES), (3)Bureau of Apprenticeship and Training (BAT), (4)Bureau of Work…

This report presents the findings from the first of three rounds of research in a projected 3-year study of the way state governments have begun to implement the new Job Opportunities and Basic Skills Training Program (JOBS). JOBS is a part of the Family Support Act of 1988 and provides employment, education, and training services that recipients…