This annotated listing of program offerings for the out-of-school adult with learning disabilities is intended as a national reference guide. The 26 programs listed represent those available for learning-disabled adults who may never attend or do not succeed in traditional college programming. The programs focus primarily on basic education,…

Reported are the results of a study of 36 postsecondary programs for deaf students, part of a study designed to examine the feasibility of implementing such a program in Maryland. Sections cover answers to questions on the following topics (sample questions in parentheses): students/enrollment ("What is the target population of your…

This directory of schools and programs in the United States and Canada for deaf children and youth, from elementary to postsecondary education, includes a listing of programs by state; a chart presenting information on program features; survey data on children with deafness; and information on developing norms for hearing-impaired students on the…

The New York State Annual Report for Occupational Education, Fiscal Year 1975, contains a narrative description of the State's accomplishments in terms of the objectives of the State Plan for Administration of Occupational Education, as well as a statistical overview of the State's occupational education programs during the fiscal year. Data are…

Highlights are presented of programs designed to aid students underprepared for college level work at the ten institutions chosen as Associates for the Fund for the Improvement of Postsecondary Education (FIPSE) National Project II: Alternatives to the Revolving Door. The selected programs include: those at Bronx Community College, the Educational…

This guide for learning-disabled postsecondary students in Colorado was prepared from information obtained in a survey of 43 postsecondary schools and colleges in Colorado. An introductory section titled "Getting Started" explains the types of postsecondary schools, admissions policies, terminology, and types of services for…

The handbook provides a compilation of presentations and papers on the development of potential leadership in the education of gifted and talented students. Chapter I, "Certain Criteria Lead Toward Leadership" (P. Judkins), discusses identification of potential leadership characteristics. In Chapter II, "Leading Leaders" (J. Olivero), leadership…

The nursing programs offered as part of the New York State Regents External Degree programs are highlighted including a brief historical review and description of the nursing program. (JMF)

This study was designed to identify and document programs and practices that demonstrated responsible success with special needs students in the areas of assessment, prevocational training, support services, coping skills, counseling, basic educational skills, and job placement. Data were obtained from more than 121 programs and from 16 visited…

The efforts of George Peabody College for Teachers to expand into nontraditional programs is characterized by two programs: a human development counseling program in Europe in cooperation with the U.S. Air Force and a graduate program in educational administration. A general overview of these programs is offered. (JMF)

The need to build experiential learning into external degree programs is examined in terms of the framework identifying the functions of experiential elements of a program. Successful forms are defined and models of these are described. (JMF)

Intended as a supplement to the Competency-Based Vocational Education Administrator Module Series, this guide overviews the typical vocational programs available and the general kinds of requirements involved that would have implications for program planning and budgeting. Part 1 of three parts defines what is meant by vocational education. The…

Five institutions under one governing board have begun a degree program that is more responsive to the needs of the mature adult. Work remains to be accomplished in work competency assessment, but there is a growing commitment to the program, because it serves people not previously served--effectively. (Author)

Describes nontraditional study as it occurs in nursing education. Some characteristics of nontraditional study are being incorporated in nursing education, such as using different geographical locations for learning and alternative instructional techniques. The evaluation of nontraditional nursing programs is an area where further research is…

This article provides background on several types of nontraditional higher education programs, particularly the external degree programs. The program effectiveness and related costs strategy developed by Empire State College and adapted to several other institutions are reviewed. (JMF)