The 12 chapters of this book trace the history of the National Business Education Association (NBEA) and outline the development of its related regional and international affiliates. Chapter 1 sketches the evolution of the National Business Education Association. In Chapter 2, the major activities of the NBEA during the period from 1946 to 1991…

In this publication, the policy positions of the National Education Association (NEA) on early chldhood education in the public schools are delineated. The NEA's proposals for early childhood program standards are also offered. Sections of the publication concern: (1) characteristics of the early childhood arena; (2) principles and standards of…

A brief history of the Rural Education Association (REA) precedes a listing of presidents and publications of the REA under the different names and affiliations it has had since 1907. Yearly listings note 77 REA presidents and their institutional affiliations, as well as 23 presidents of the Division of County and Intermediate Unit Superintendents…

A summary is presented of the issues and concerns discussed and the recommendations made by the American Vocational Association's (AVA) Administration Policy Committee during its meeting at the 1975 AVA Convention. (AJ)

The activities of the Health Occupations Education Division at the American Vocational Association's 1975 Convention included ratifying operating policies for a new, State-level organization; recognizing a new, national student organization; and organizing a new, Interorganizational Relationships Committee. The membership reviewed and approved…

A summary is presented of the issues and concerns discussed and the recommendations made by the American Vocational Association's (AVA) Manpower Division Policy Committee during its meeting at the 1975 AVA Convention. (AJ)

The discussant reconstructs his remarks at the Research Section's symposium during the American Vocational Association's 1975 Convention. He considers: (1) gaps between research and development output and utilization, (2) unseen utilization, (3) special problems, (4) two kinds of research and development findings, and (5) utilization-related…

A summary is presented of the activities undertaken by the new Special Needs Section of the New and Related Services Division at the American Vocational Association's 1975 Convention. (AJ)

Five hundred delegates from 50 nations met in Berlin, July 30-August 6, at the 24th annual Assembly of the World Confederation of Organizations of the Teaching Profession (WCOTP). The theme of the 1975 Assembly was "Teachers and the Political Process". Discussion brought out some restrictions placed upon teachers by their respective governments.…

A survey questionnaire soliciting opinions regarding how well ARCA publications serve membership needs was included in most fall 1974 ARCA newsletters. Respondents reported general satisfaction with the Rehabilitation Counseling Bulletin and ARCA News. More coverage, however, was requested for certain professional areas, including counseling…

Presents new guidelines set by the National Science Board on disclosing the peer review process and expresses continuing support for educational innovation. (GS)

This document on the history of the Scottish Institute of Adult and Continuing Education (SIACE) includes seven papers as follows: "Preface" (E. Gerver); "The Beginnings 1949-1957" (J. Inglis); "The Institute under Tom Landsborough 1957-1971" (J. Inglis); "The Lean and Hungry Years 1971-1978" (J. Inglis);…

This collection of abstracts describes in broad terms the scope and objectives of the 1989 Fund for the Improvement and Reform of Schools and Teaching (FIRST) Program in Comprehensive School Health Education and includes names and addresses of recipients. Key groups conducting these innovative programs include five state agencies, seven…

The history of the Association of Collegiate Alumnae (ACA) is examined. ACA is the parent organization of the American Association of University Women and the National Association of Women Deans and Counselors. ACA played a crucial bridging role in the history of higher education for women by simultaneously supporting conventional and radical…

This handbook is designed to assist the leadership of a professional association in its efforts to consolidate with other professional adult educational organizations. It has three parts. The first is a brief essay on the process of change. It considers the individual decision and the collective decision as well as other factors, such as the…