This paper provides an overview of the programs and services offered by the St. Louis Child Care Services to meet the needs of preschool and school-age children with special problems (physical, mental and behavioral). A short description of the programs and the services which were carried out between 1971-1979, along with the description of the…

The National Education Association (NEA) opposes the use of standardized, norm-referenced tests of intelligence, achievement, and aptitude, citing problems with their substance, structure, administration, and use. NEA suggests five alternatives: (1) performance contracts; (2) teacher-student and teacher-parent-student interviews; (3)…

In the fall of 1977, students enrolled in an elementary school administration and supervision class at Indiana State University attempted to separate the "threats" from the "thorns" in elementary school administration. "Thorns" were defined as everlasting or recurrent problems, and "threats" were defined as relatively new problems perceived as…

The enrollment pattern at Canadian universities during the period 1962-1963 through 1974-1975 was studied for eight fields of study and 60 to 70 disciplines. Undergraduate, master's, and doctoral enrollment for both full- and part-time students during this period was examined. During this twelve-year period, the total full-time undergraduate…

An update, as of 1977, of four National Center for Education Statistics reports concerned with changing patterns in degree awards to women is presented. Separate chapters are devoted to bachelor's, master's, doctoral, and first-professional degrees. Each chapter consists of an overview, an examination by field of study of the percentage…

The processes and kinds of sources used in comprehensive educational planning employing institutional research are described to serve as a guide to provide recurrent education for a middle-aged population. The concept of lifelong learning has been addressed by postsecondary institutions because the traditional-aged college population has been…

The issue of national recognition for graduate academic departments is discussed with specific reference to educational administration programs. A sample of 47 educational administration departments that hold membership in the University Council for Educational Administration were surveyed. A conceptual approach based on anthropological studies…

This report summarizes data obtained in a questionnaire administered in Fall 1978 to participants in Rio Hondo Junior College Community Services and Noncredit classes, and discusses additional data on costs and enrollments. The objectives for the 1977-78 program are listed; they included increasing enrollment and attendance, surveying participants…

Designed for vocational teachers and administrators, this compilation of materials from various resources provides information, tips, and guidelines for evaluating instructional materials for sex bias and stereotypes, gives suggestions on using biased materials in a non-biased way, and presents guidelines for sex-equity in the classroom. Following…

A survey was conducted of 137 higher education institutions that have developed adult baccalaureate programs. Four major issues related to degree offerings for adults were examined: clientele, access to degree programs, institutional contexts of adult degree programs, and academic components of adult programs. A description of the clientele served…

Recently published data concerning freshmen preference, undergraduate and graduate enrollments, and degrees awarded to blacks in science and engineering have been compiled in an effort to determine areas where emphasis might be placed to increase the number of black scientists and engineers. The results indicate that traditionally black colleges…

A statistical abstract covering the breadth of higher education in the state of North Carolina is presented. Extensive data on current enrollment, enrollment trends, undergraduate transfers, degrees conferred, faculty, library resources, costs to students, admissions, student financial aid, and student housing are provided. The data, collected and…

Statistical data on many aspects of dental and allied dental personnel supply, distribution, characteristics, and education and on certain other aspects of dental services are presented and discussed. The data on dentist supply show the national trend in the supply of active dentists since 1950 and the concurrent changes in dentist-to-population…

The results of the Post-Secondary Student Survey, 1974-1975, conducted in Canada are reported. The highlights of the survey results are reported and the policy implications of the data are discussed. The survey was designed to provide detailed information on a wide range of characteristics of postsecondary students in Canada, including…

THIS STATISTICAL REPORT PRESENTS DATA ON THE ETHNIC COMPOSTION OF PUPILS IN NEW YORK CITY PUBLIC SCHOOLS. THE ETHNIC GROUPS IN THE CLASSIFICATION ARE "NEGROES,""PUERTO RICANS," AND "OTHERS." THE ETHNIC COMPOSITION FIGURES AND CHANGES IN PUPIL REGISTERS ARE PRESENTED IN TABULAR FORM FOR EACH BOROUGH AND FOR THE CITY AS…