This study is one of a series of Office of Education publications on educational developments in other countries. It describes and analyzes in social, economic, and historical context the educational changes mandated in Spain by the Education Reform Law of 1970, one of contemporary Europe's most far-reaching plans for educational reform and…

The purpose of this paper is to examine cooperative and regional educational service agencies from the viewpoint of the consumer, explaining what users of cooperative and regional services may be seeking now and in the future. Since sufficient school finances will continue to be a problem, educational managers will look to cooperatives for greater…

This annotated bibliography aims at bringing together most of the English-language materials on adult education in Continental Europe published during the 25 years since the end of the Second World War. In accord with the variety of concepts and differences of opinion on definitions of what does or does not constitute adult education, which abound…

This book provides superintendents with a perspective on the complexities of school law problems. Nine experts in the field of school law comment within four broad topic areas: (1) a general overview of the legal status of the school superintendent including statutory as well as common law considerations, (2) issues raised by desegregation…

This English translation of an annotated bibliography providing information about Yugoslavia educational resources and school systems contains ninety-seven book and article citations which appeared during 1972. Contents include the following topics and areas of educational interest; history, research, and the development of education; school…

Ninety-three book and article citations which appeared during 1971 are included in this English translation of an annotated bibliography containing information about Yugoslavian educational resources and school systems. Works cited refer to history, educational development, school reform, teacher training, and various levels of the schools and…

This guide to the Child Development Specialist (CDS) Program of the Oregon public schools is intended for districts considering the establishment of CDS programs of their own. Suggestions for establishing a program are drawn from experiences of primary-grade pilot projects in six Oregon school districts. The essence of the CDS Program is…

Five separate national studies describe and analyze government involvement in various continuing education delivery systems in five European countries: Germany, France, Italy, the Netherlands, and Norway. The German study traces the historical background of further education in the Federal Republic of Germany, the provisions of the 1974 North…

This final report to the Federal Trade Commission on proprietary vocational and home study schools by the staff of the Bureau of Consumer Protection consists of two parts. Part I presents an analysis of all materials contained in the rule-making record, all documentary evidence, transcribed testimony, comments, and rebuttals. It describes the…

Senate Resolution 1976-230 directed the Council for Postsecondary Education to undertake a study of the role of the Northwest Association of Schools and Colleges in the certification of postsecondary educational institutions operating in the State of Washington. The accreditation process was reviewed as it relates to: (1) the variety of…

Interviews on the quality of day care in the United States are presented in this transcript of a program broadcast in the National Public Radio weekly series, "Options in Education." Writers, day care center personnel and others describe and evaluate the current situation. Federal legislation concerning children is examined, and…

This paper presents an analysis of early factors influencing children's growth and development and makes recommendations for federal action to insure that all children are provided with the same basic opportunity to develop to their potential. The analysis of the situation includes discussions on: (1) the importance of circumstances during early…

This book describes Nevada's system of education, its historical development, how the schools are organized and financed, what is taught, and who is qualified through what procedures to teach. Seven chapters cover the following subjects: (1) Nevada's natural resources--geography, climate, people, schools and countries and school enrollments; (2)…

Examines the adaptation patterns of Punjabi Sikh orchard farmers in rural California. Discusses the role of the following: (1) the historical context of immigration; (2) the immigrants' perceptions of their particular situation; (3) the group's cultural traditions; and (4) 1965 Immigration Act. (FMW)

Issues relating to handicapped students on college campuses include: who is handicapped; standardized tests and students with health impairments; and reasonable accommodations for students (including readers and interpreters, and students with AIDS, alcohol or drug addiction, or emotional problems). (Author/MLW)