Describes a project to develop a model taxonomy of exemplary international education (IE) operations from the literature and apply it to 65 Texas community colleges to determine the extent that they provide IE. Indicates that the model practices existed in few of the colleges, with only three colleges having all of the components. (31 citations)…

Reviews the history of libraries and learning resource centers in Ohio's two-year colleges for the past two decades, focusing on efforts related to networking and evaluation. Presents data from studies on learning resource programs published in 1981, 1984, and 1989. Includes a comparison of the 1988-89 data with seven national learning resource…

A survey of 166 high school students without disabilities in Washington yielded 7 categories of perceived positive outcomes of integration experiences, such as increased responsiveness to needs of others, increased appreciation of human diversity, and development of personal values. More positive outcomes were associated with more contact,…

Examined the extent of extra-year programs for kindergarten students in Texas school districts; identified procedures and curricular interventions; and established the growth trend of these classes statewide. Found that 39% of the 285 school districts responding had transition classes, and the trend for the state at-large appeared to be one of…

Includes two reports: a report of the results of a survey of state library association executive officers that examined the practices and priorities given reference activities at state conferences; and an annotated bibliography of 100 books, articles, and dissertations published between 1980 and 1990 that discuss librarianship in Ghana. (12…

Implications of the Colorado Social Health Survey for indirect needs assessment in mental health planning and administration are discussed. The survey model parameters' generalizability to other areas of the nation should be investigated, as well as improved ways of linking specific populations to needs, preferences, and outcome dimensions. (SLD)

Describes OhioLINK, a statewide information network that was developed to cost effectively link and enhance the information resources of Ohio's academic institutions. Highlights include cooperation; funding; the governing structure; and sidebars that discuss the results of a survey of statewide networks. (LRW)

Describes the 15 rural extension centers maintained by Texas community colleges. Reports survey findings regarding the library extension services offered to the centers, including full branch libraries (five centers) and informal arrangements with public libraries for services (five centers). Indicates mileage between center and campus. (DMM)

Special education administrator competencies associated with the implementation of special education programs within the context of federal, state, and local changes that affect special education and general education were examined in a survey of 164 administrators. The analysis identifies some domains that are more important than others. (SLD)

Describes a study of the direct services to business provided by Colorado's community colleges, including all customized, contracted instructional and noninstructional activities. Compares Colorado with national trends with respect to diversity, concentration, expansion, and tension between academic and business-service roles. (MAB)

A survey of 214 elementary school administrators in South Dakota indicates that 60% of schools have male elementary school teachers, with the greatest percentage of male teachers (teaching the upper grades) in large school districts. Overwhelmingly, principals would encourage more males to enter this field and report a shortage of male applicants.…

Examines the feasibility of developing training programs in the Colorado community college system for paraeducators (i.e., technicians who provide personal care, instructional services and behavior management to students with disabilities and remedial needs) based on a survey of directors of special education, teachers, and personnel directors.…

This study of 46 hearing-impaired 6 year olds sought to determine the age and identification patterns of Oregon children with hearing impairments. Information is presented on parental observation of hearing behaviors during infancy; professionals contacted; average age of suspicion, confirmation, habilitation, and amplification of hearing loss;…

A survey of 83 Illinois elementary schools with intervention assistance teams found that teams were able to meet the needs of 59% of the students reviewed without referral for a formal evaluation. The survey analyzes the composition of teams, strategies used by teams, and inservice preparation and offers recommendations for team development. (JDD)

Describes a survey that was conducted in Colorado to evaluate the results of an earlier project that provided training on the Internet to library personnel, assessed librarians' Internet use, and measured the effectiveness of librarians' training. A copy of the survey instrument is appended. (LRW)