The proceedings of the first national conference on visual literacy held in Rochester, New York (March 23-6, 1969) contain papers describing the concept of visual literacy (defined as vision competencies of integrating and interpreting sensory experiences fundamental to learning and communication). Related research is explored in areas such as…

The philosophy of, and approach to, national socioeconomic development planning are discussed in this second annual report and review of the Canadian Council on Rural Development. The first chapter seeks to define essential elements of the question of development (1) by describing in broad terms some socioeconomic disparities which exist within…

After the decision was made to continue the Library of Congress machine-readable cataloging (MARC) project as an operational system, a conference was held to permit discussion of the new MARC II format, problems concerning the character set used for bibliographic data, and the feasibility of sharing program specifications for bibliographic…

A special 2-week conference designed to assist nine participating states in developing plans for new educational programs in agricultural occupations was hosted by the New Mexico State University, July 20-31, 1964. Major papers presented to the 35 participants were: (1) Purpose of the Conference, (2) Where We Have Been--and Where We Are Now, (3)…

Reported are (1) the status of preparation of physics teachers, and (2) recommendations for improving programs preparing physics teachers. The seriously declining high school physics enrollments are attributed, in part, to the shortage, or absence, of competent teachers. The effect this might have on the future supply of physicists is a major…

A verbatim conference report of papers, seminar group reports, panel discussions, and program reviews was compiled to stimulate development of an overall plan for educational change and the creation of special structures to execute the plan. Major conference presentations included: "Emerging Strategies and Structures for Educational Change in the…

Volume I of a study designed by a management consultant firm to develop and implement a system for the inventorying of existing physical facilities and for forecasting future physical plant needs for the institutions of higher education in the Commonwealth of Kentucky. The report included conclusions, recommendations, and a future plan of action,…

Eighty-six persons representing vocational education, the Employment Service, the Labor Department, and community colleges attended the conference designed to develop an understanding of the cooperative planning and techniques needed to conduct manpower surveys and to analyze and implement their findings. The conference, coordinated by the Labor…

In October, 1967, 100 invited participants representing all aspects of guidance, education, school administration, counselor education, psychology, and interested government agencies in Pennsylvania met for three days to listen, think, discuss, and hopefully develop some recommendations for those who want a better program of elementary guidance.…

One presentation in the area of learning disabilities by Emily Sheldon considers the structure of an educational program with teachers and parents in rural areas. A plan for thorough diagnosis and suggested classroom modifications and treatment is described. Conclusions, offering specific educational implications, are presented. A second report by…

This report contains a brief summary of 109 innovative instructional programs reported as underway or anticipated by 14 school districts participating in the Educational System for the Seventies (ES-70) program. The following information is provided in each program summary: (1) Title of program, (2) academic and vocational areas involved, (3)…

Some educators, at crucial points in the educational program, ignore innovation and too easily conform to standard educational patterns. To overcome this inertia, dissemination of improved ideas is necessary. Training should include administrators and school principals. To develop quality programs in the schools, research and development should…

The focus of this conference was analyzing the impact of curricular innovations upon science teacher education. Included are a number of papers presented at the conference. The science and mathematics inservice programs in Kansas, particularly the Introductory Physical Science Program, are discussed. The Science In-Service Project at the…

In August, 1967, a conference was held at the University of Oregon to identify, forecast, and discuss the evolving requirements of educational information systems. The general purpose of the conference was stated as follows: if chaos is to be avoided in educational systems by the mid 1970's, intensive research development efforts in the field of…

These conferences grew out of the decision of the Guidance Study Committee of the New England Educational Assessment Project that (1) vocational guidance information systems and (2) the emerging role of guidance in the schools would be two themes for worthwhile discussion which could bring together representatives of the educational…