Among findings from a survey of reading instruction for gifted students in 149 school districts were that 46 percent made special provisions for reading programs within the regular classroom; most districts reported no special criteria for teacher selection; and few reported remedial programs designed to help gifted students with reading problems.…

The results of a national survey indicate that there is significant participation in cooperative education programs by nontraditional students (over 25 years of age). These older students appear to be as acceptable to employers as younger co-op participants. (SK)

Respondents (N=1,745) were primarily deaf, with an early age of onset. They averaged high levels of newspaper reading and captioned television viewing. Roughly 50% reported watching the Captioned ABS News two or more times per week. Level of education was found to be significantly related to news reading and television viewing behavior. (Author/SB)

Essays written by Nigerian Form V secondary students on "Qualities I Prefer Most in My Teacher" were analyzed in terms of students' attitudes toward teacher age, sex, appearance, relation to staff, teaching competence, participation in school social activities, devotion to school duties and student problems, etc. (JC)

Demographic information on facility size, location, ownership, and reimbursement rates is presented, as well as general characteristics about the mentally retarded residents and their movement trends. (Author/DLS)

Results of a survey of training directors in large firms indicate that the question of what is the best method of training only makes sense when it is asked in tandem with the question "for which training objective?" (Author/IRT)

Summarizes the findings and recommendations of a survey of teacher attitudes about inservice education. (IRT)

Presents the results of the "Kappan" survey on attitudes toward selected measurement statements. (IRT)

Reviews surveys of computer usage by U.S. universities in the past and estimates trends in a survey now underway. (BD)

Reviews the literature on female sex offenders and presents the results of a nationwide survey of mental health providers on approaches to diagnosing prior sexual abuse history and/or perpetration among juvenile females. Key findings include the lack of research, tools, and literature on young female sex offenders and perceived differences between…

Studied the characteristics of medical school faculty who serve on institutional review boards through a survey of 2,989 faculty members. Findings show that the faculty members who serve on institutional review boards tend to have research experience and knowledge that may inform their board activities, but almost half serve as consultants to…

Discusses the technical writing profession in the Netherlands. Bases the discussion on two studies--one directed at technical freelancers and another directed at technical writers working within organizations. Gives a profile of technical writers in the Netherlands; an impression of the problems technical writers in organizations deal with;…

Reports results of survey of 797 members of Association of School Business Officials about pressing concerns, Association membership, value of existing programs and services, and future offerings. (PKP)

The first Survey of Public Opinion on Higher Education shows that the United States' faith in the value of college remains strong, despite misgivings about some longstanding practices. (EV)

Describes the methods and procedures used to develop and implement the National Study of Postsecondary Faculty, 1999 (NSOPF:99), which was designed to serve the continuing need for data on faculty and other instructional staff. (SLD)