Analysis of surveys on microcomputer usage completed by 296 respondents in special education personnel preparation programs revealed that the majority had access to microcomputer labs, that faculty used microcomputers primarily to support their teaching and research efforts, and that lack of trained faculty was viewed as a barrier that could be…

Surveyed a national sample of 416 hospitals to describe the range and frequency of services offered specifically for older adults and to identify characteristics of hospitals associated with particular services. The findings show that hospitals of all types throughout the nation offer a broad array of health and related social services for older…

To determine the usage and character of recreation impact fees, a national survey (using a two-stage mail questionnaire) of parks and recreation agencies was conducted. The use of recreation impact fees was observed in 12 states. Details are given as to the various uses. (CJB)

Analysis of questionnaires completed by commissioners of education on their designees for all 50 states revealed that 14 state education agencies (SEAs) had no specific special education certification requirement for regular teachers, 17 required one course on exceptionalities, 2 had one required course pending and 2 had a two-course requirement.…

Examines the outcome of a national survey to ascertain the use of electronic data processing in school staff personnel operations. (Author/IRT)

Almost all respondents felt that management by objectives had a positive impact on performance effectiveness. (Author)

Salaries have increased substantially since 1967-68. However, the value of these increases has been almost entirely neutralized in many cases and was reversed by inflation in almost half of the states. (Author/IRT)

This study builds on a recent national survey that determined the current status and future trends associated with distance learning in postsecondary career and technical education (Johnson, et al., 2003). The primary goal of this study was to explore, in detail, the effectiveness of distance learning via the Internet as a strategy for providing…

This paper examines the differences between multilevel modeling and weighted ordinary least squares (OLS) regression for analyzing data from the National Educational Longitudinal Study 1988 (NELS:88). The final sample consisted of 718 students in 298 schools. Eighteen variables from the NELS:88 dataset were used, with the dependent variable being…

Missing data is a common problem in virtually all surveys. This study focuses on variance estimation and its consequences for analysis of survey data from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES). Methods suggested by C. Sarndal (1992), S. Kaufman (1996), and S. Shao and R. Sitter (1996) are reviewed in detail. In section 3, the…

Presents the results of a survey taken among Canadian businesses, medical schools, and law schools, examining career opportunities for English majors. (RB)

Suggests educationists Develop a more critical attitude toward surveys on reading. (RB)

Results of a recently completed" nationwide survey by the Gallup Organization, Inc., for the National Wildlife Federation. Survey focuses on environmental public concern and willingness to pay taxes to improve environmental quality. (LK)