This article provides an overview of private vocational schools with recognition that student needs can only be met when advisers value the unique mission and methods of both private and public vocational schools. It also discusses the the private-public school relationship and job-specific training. (CT)

Presents three articles on housing policies for the elderly. Topics include the need for housing assistance and targeting aid to the disabled, the practicality of delivering support services to impaired elderly in current housing, and potential future directions of federal housing policy. (NRB)

Describes Wytheville Community College orientation program and its use of the resources of the Virginia Vital Information for Education and Work (VIEW) program to assist students in making curricular choices. Considers adult learners' use of Virginia VIEW resources, student reactions, and implications for other colleges. (DMM)

The author outlines an approach to competency-based education and lists factors vital to its statewide implementation. He covers advantages of statewide implementation and components of such a system, including commitment of state leaders, laws and policies, a supportive university system, and staff development. (CH)

Presents the results of a study on the use of video and audio telecommunications technologies by library and information science programs. Barriers to the use of video technologies, as perceived by curriculum committee chairpersons, are identified and discussed. (Author/CLB)

The paper describes the Three Stage Transition Model of service delivery for postsecondary learning disabled students. Identified are activities colleges can implement to help a student (1) entering college, (2) managing the academic and social changes during college, and (3) exiting college to enter employment. (Author/DB)

The impact of corporate ownership of hospitals and nursing homes on delivery systems for dental and medical care is discussed, including the growth of multihospital chains and alternative delivery systems, and the quality, accessibility, and costs of care. (MSE)

This article discusses how the move toward mainstreaming affects the traditional public school speech language pathologist (SLP) role. The delivery of services by the SLP should emphasize the student's current curricular and social communication needs relative to teacher expectations. Also considered are screening guidelines and premises and goals…

Reports on the use of new instructional technologies in seven small community colleges, addressing such issues as the underlying philosophies toward the use of instructional technology in the classroom, use of new methods of delivering instruction outside the classroom, and the use of technology in the learning resource center. (AYC)

Explores the potential impact on demand for health services workers of the sweeping changes in industry structure currently underway. Demand is expected to grow in response to the increasing number of elderly people; growth prospects to 1995 for the industry's wage and salary workers are uncertain because of changes in both the financing and…

The authors ask questions and raise issues for continuing education. The questions provide a perspective for looking at the future integration of education and work. Topics covered are (1) clients, (2) content, (3) modes of delivery, and (4) sources. (CH)

Focuses on the linkage between social support and social networks and health educational programs that involve interventions at the network and community level. Addresses programs enhancing entire networks through natural helpers; and programs strengthening overlapping networks/communities through key opinion and informal leaders who are engaged…

Describes development of system for retrieval of documents from magnetic storage that uses stored font definition codes to control an inexpensive laser printer in the production of copies that closely resemble original document. Trends in information equipment and printing industries that will govern future application of this technology are…

Discusses recent innovations in scheduling, timing, and delivery formats that should allow more working adults to pursue graduate study in adult education. Highlights Syracuse University's Weekend Scholar option and Teachers College's Adult Education Guided Independent Study (AEGIS) program. (CH)

Reviews resource allocation studies and includes an overview of resource allocation in public education and a review and analysis of studies by unit of analysis. Argues for informed resource allocation to increase school productivity. (MD)