This study examined the nature of English methods courses in Iowa institutions which train secondary English teachers. Instructors from about 70 percent of the institutions in the state provided a copy of their course calendar. Data were drawn from these calendars about methods course content, the proportion of time allotted to each course, and…

Although fiscal support for occupational programs in California Community Colleges is provided primarily by state and local district taxes, about ten percent of the total support is provided through federal sources. Federal regulations under the Vocational Education Act (VEA) require the recipients of federal funds to provide consultative,…

A survey instrument was designed and mailed to all 101 California community colleges in order to gather information on their cooperative work experience programs. In all, 88 schools responded. This document presents a statistical summary of survey responses which establishes: the employment status and salary range of program directors; program…

The political scandals known as Watergate provided an unusual opportunity to study the importance of attitudinal and cognitive variables in media research. In order to assess the impact of Watergate during the months preceding the 1974 Congressional elections, 339 personal interviews were conducted during October with a probability sample of…

Presented is a listing of approximately 125 recreational and physical education programs or services serving the mentally retarded population in Indiana. Programs are listed alphabetically by county, and usually included are agency name, activities provided, and a contact name and address. A summary chart and copy of the survey questionnaire form…

This document provides 1974-75 guidelines for staff and program development in Florida's 28 public community colleges, and reproduces the forms used in the administration of such programs. Staff development includes the improvement of competency of all personnel employed by the colleges. Program development includes the improvement of existing…

This booklet describes the results of a study involving the development, administration, and analysis of a job inventory of Texas day care positions. The inventory of tasks was used to determine the job performance of 684 child care workers in Texas day care centers and to determine the opinions of child care experts, center directors, licensing…

Reported are findings from a survey of eight state education agencies on the excess cost of educating handicapped children. Among findings presented are that no state surveyed has all the data required for a detailed analyses of excess costs; few states maintained a detailed accounting system for special education programs; few provided cost…

This report describes a study that examined the characteristics of school public relations (PR) programs in Virginia in terms of their organization and administration. Specifically, the study sought to determine the number of school districts with established PR programs, to determine the number of school districts employing full-time or part-time…

These tables of data relating to the 16 Mississippi public junior college districts were compiled from the 1973-74 Annual Report to the Junior College Commission, the Budget Requests for fiscal year 1976, and other sources. Full-time day enrollment totalled 25,023 in 1973-74, representing a drop of 1,525 from 1972-73 figures. Part-time day…

Industrial arts programs in Pennsylvania public schools are distributed throughout all levels. Senior high programs are present in 96 percent of the school districts; junior high, 86 percent; adult classes, 22 percent; middle schools, 15 percent; and elementary schools, 2 percent. Instruction is offered in industrial materials (wood, metals, and…

One of a series dealing with reading, mathematics, language arts, social studies, science, cultural arts, health, and physical education, this report on language arts is designed to help North Carolina teachers in planning instructional programs for public school students and to inform the general public of students' educational needs and…

The purpose of this study was to determine the status of the general biology course as an area of instruction in the junior colleges of Alabama. Three frames of reference with regard to personnel, facilities, and curriculum were used in the study. The data were collected by reviewing the literature available on the topic and a questionnaire…

This report contains data regarding the status of automatic data processing services in New Jersey's 581 operating public school districts during the spring of 1973. The survey was conducted through the use of a questionnaire that was developed in cooperation with the New Jersey Association for Educational Data Systems. It presents data in a…

During the gavel-to-gavel coverage by public television of the Watergate Hearings of the Select Committee on Campaign Practices, audience makeup and attitudes in Florida were surveyed and profiled. Findings showed that blacks were attracted in greater proportion than whites, and males more than females. Spanish-speaking persons tended to avoid the…