Summarized are the organization and activities of United Cerebral Palsy Associations, Inc. (KW)

The author criticizes the fact that the PTA takes positions on television programing, believing the interest of the PTA should be in what goes on in classrooms, not in what comes into the home via television. (KC)

Reviews the convention activities of the Music Educators National Conference for the period 1907-1980. The text is accompanied by seven historical photographs. (SJL)

The 59th Annual Conference of the Association of Teacher Educators held in Orlando, Florida, in February 1979 is highlighted. The conference theme was "Frontiers and Fantasies in Teacher Education." (JMF)

Statements are presented from four national organizations regarding their efforts to raise community awareness of issues affecting individuals with disabilities, and an editorial titled "Action for the '80s" addresses the issue of including disabled individuals in all aspects of family and community life. (SBH)

After years of navigating independently, some 62 Hispanic organizations are "getting it together" and presenting a united front through the Forum. Article describes the awakening of Hispanic consciousness, the factors behind it, and the organization and mission of the Forum itself. (DS)

The author cites provisions of PL 94-142 and notes the arts advocacy thrust of the National Committee on Arts for the Handicapped. She urges arts educators to concentrate on the integrative aspects of this trend, not forgetting arts education for all through over-emphasis on special groups. (SJL)

This report gives a partial listing of some of the major activities of the American School Health Association during 1978. (JMF)

Discusses factors leading to the formation of the British Gas Corporation (BGC) in 1973 and how the main functions of BGC (sales and purchasing, engineering, service, and finance and personnel) plus management training and training technology across these functions blend together to provide an effective service throughout BGC. (SH)

Presents a response to "The National Association of School Psychologists and the Division of School Psychology--APA: Now and Beyond" (this issue). The author specifically addresses level of training for professional practice that has been an ongoing issue between the organizations. (GCP)

This annual directory lists approximately 70 national organizations offering information and advocacy to professionals and parents of children with disabilities, national organizations for 85 specific disabilities and conditions, 35 federal agencies, organizations serving 17 professions, and parent training and information centers for each state.…

Examines elements in designing a single organization for outdoor education professionals in the United Kingdom. Discusses the responsibilities and activities of a professional association, characteristics of potential members, organizational structure, possible problems, professional image and qualifications, relationships with National Governing…