State vocational rehabilitation agencies need a system for effectively and efficiently collecting, processing, and reporting program information. Design of such a system begins with a thorough understanding of the nature of the information needs and the particular applications for which the information will be used. Information needs may be…

This report reviews the ways in which statistical analysis can be used as a tool by vocational rehabilitation program managers to investigate the causes of problematic performance and generate strategies for corrective action. Two types of data collection are noted: operational studies and statistical data studies. Descriptions follow of two…

This information memorandum, prepared for the Wisconsin Special Committee on Pregnancy Options, provides a summary of selected programs in five other states relating to adolescent pregnancy prevention. The memorandum notes that the programs selected have state statutory or administrative rule mandates or receive substantial administrative and…

The directory presents a listing of disability-related information resources in all 50 states and the District of Columbia. Organized alphabetically by state, entries address the following categories: vocational rehabilitation office, client assistance program, governor's committee on employment of the handicapped, protection and advocacy agency,…

This guide covers programs funded by Title VII of the Elementary Secondary Education Act for the fiscal year 1979-80. Sections are devoted to bilingual education basic programs, network centers (dissemination and assessment centers, training resource centers, and materials development centers), fellowship programs, state education agencies, and…

The booklet provides information on the early implementation of state protection and advocacy (P and A) systems as provided for and funded by Public Law 94-103 (Developmentally Disabled Assistance and Bill of Rights Act). The P and A implementing agencies are described in terms of the following characteristics: budget, staffing, use of resources,…

This review of the current status of program evaluation in vocational rehabilitation focuses on: (1) describing current motivation for conducting program evaluation in state rehabilitation agencies; (2) identifying the current status of program evaluation in state agencies; (3) reviewing existing program evaluation models; and (4) defining…

This document contains staffing and salary information for statewide coordinating or governing agencies by state. Data is broken down by: (1) type of board, coordinating or governing; (2) FTE of staff, professional and staff; (3) annual salaries of executive officer and selected professional staff, listing position and salary; and (4) annual…

There are serious problems and abuses in American education, and they are becoming more and more visible. Problems exist at all levels in accreditation, licensing, and identifying eligibility for federal funds. No set standards have been established and there is little communication between states concerning these topics. This Council recommends…

This study outlines the types of library service required to furnish quality reference services to state agencies. The services provided by the Oregon State Library were evaluated according to the standards established by the American Library Association. Evaluation of the collection for scope and coverage in subject areas of automation,…

As initially conceived, this survey, one of five reports focusing on present activities and structure of the Indiana State Library was to deal with the relationships and possible overlap between the functions of the State Library and the Historical Bureau. However, it was immediately apparent that the basic problem was less one of overlapping…

This paper traces the origin and development of the British Columbia provincial adult education organization during 1953-62. A series of biannual conferences for those interested in adult education began in late 1954. A more formal structure, the British Columbia Adult Education Council, was created in 1957 and continued until 1962, when it was…

The 1974 directory of agencies serving the retarded in Indiana includes associations, programs, agencies, and residential facilities. The board and staff members of the Indiana Association for Retarded Citizens (IARC) are listed with their home and business addresses and telephone numbers. County services for the retarded are listed in…