Resources in Education (RIE) is a monthly abstract journal which announces (catalogs, indexes, abstracts) documents of interest to the educational community (including researchers, teachers, students, school board members, school administrators, counselors, etc.). Each issue announces approximately 1,500 documents and provides indexes by Subject,…

The functions of the Educational Reference Center described in this manual include the provision of comprehensive research and retrieval services and SDI in the area of education-related literature and resources, primarily for the professional staff of the Education Division of HEW, and technical assistance available to a variety of other clients.…

This monograph on vocational education and mid-career change represents an attempt to survey the diverse points of view concerning modes of service delivery to adults making mid-career changes. In addition, this paper describes the characteristics of those who make changes in mid-career, provides an overview of career development theory, discusses…

This document is a compilation of eight papers which present the advantages of, and the need for, the systems approach in all areas of education. The first paper, an explication of the SIGGS theory model, explains set theory, information theory, and graph theory, and demonstrates their integration. Project PRIME, concerned with the mainstreaming…

Ideas and suggestions to help teachers provide creative and aesthetic experiences for elementary children are presented in this document. This guide is meant to be used for upgrading present programs as well as for providing new ones. The document outlines the goals and objectives of an art program at the elementary level; the role of…

In this collection of abstracts on current topics in health education the following subjects are addressed: 1) community health education; 2) health education in occupational settings; 3) health education methodology; 4) professional education; 5) regulation, legislation, and administration; 6) research and evaluation; 7) risk reduction; 8) school…

Based on information provided primarily by two existing state-based information services, this handbook presents a clear, practical look at possible activities, procedures, and requirements of search services for educators. Descriptions of the two services that serve as models--Oklahoma's Sooner Exchange for Educational Knowledge (SEEK) and Texas'…

This publication, part of the Professional Development series, provides an overview of the setting, background, values, and assumptions of state education agencies and their role in inservice teacher education. Ways in which these agencies can facilitate and coordinate program development, activities, financial support, and human resources are…

This paper identifies concerns and provides guidelines for the administrator or teacher who is involved in making decisions about acquiring, maintaining, or expanding computer resources. Several questions are raised and topics discussed which focus attention upon various specific elements in a system which are pertinent to procurement. Major…

THE REPORTING COMMITTEE, DIRECTED BY A SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION, HAS INVESTIGATED THE FINANCIAL ROLE OF THE STATE AS IT RELATES TO ASSISTANCE OF JUNIOR COLLEGES IN THE AREA OF CAPITAL CONSTRUCTION. THE CURRENT PROGRAM OF STATE SUPPORT IS REVIEWED, AND A NEW PLAN IS PROPOSED IN WHICH SOME OF THE ELEMENTS OF THE EXISTING PROGRAM ARE TO BE…

THE SCHOOLS SERVING DEPRESSED AREAS ARE FINDING IT INCREASINGLY DIFFICULT TO RETAIN TEACHERS AND TO ATTRACT ADDITIONAL TRAINED TEACHERS TO FILL INCREASING NUMBERS OF VACANCIES. SOCIOECONOMIC, ETHNIC, CULTURAL, AND EDUCATIONAL FACTORS WHICH CONTRIBUTE TO DISADVANTAGEMENT ARE COMPOUNDED WHEN MET WITH THE OBJECTIVE SCREENING MEASURES FOR COLLEGE…

THIS GUIDE LISTS PROGRAMED INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS AVIALABLE IN THE FALL OF 1963. THE NUMBER, VARIETY, AND SOURCE OF AVAIALBLE PROGRAMS ARE INDICATED TOGETHER WITH CRITERIA FOR THEIR SELECTION. THE CONTENTS INCLUDE (1) A STATISTICAL SUMMARY OF THE PREVIOUS YEAR'S ACTIVITY, (2) INSTRUCTIONS FOR USAGE, (3) GUIDE TO PROGRAMS, AND (4) APPENDIXES.…

Resources that are available to colleges and universities and the mode by which trustees can manage them are described. Resources of any type of college or university can be organized into the following four categories: funds; land, facilities and equipment; support staff; and faculty. It is maintained that resources cannot be managed without…

Thirteen teacher centers in North Carolina are listed and described in terms of: (1) location; (2) operating hours; (3) program design, objectives, and services; (4) resources; (5) staff; (6) setting; (7) target audience; (8) fees; (9) program origin; (10) affiliation; (11) administrative policies; and (12) publications and information services.…

This bibliography addresses some of the needs of the many participants in the International Year of the Child (1979), and provides data regarding sources of information about young children which are available in the United States. The materials included in this bibliography have been selected from a large number of sources and provide information…