U.S. Office adopts new planning system to get results and hold key administrators accountable. (Editor)

The purpose of this paper is to review the social and philosophical setting for illiteracy programs and examine program considerations. (Author/RK)

Argues that the lack of a social welfare policy that takes into account the needs of families has deplorable effects and that Aid to Families with Dependent Children (AFDC) program policies maintain dependency and weaken family support systems. An alternative proposal is offered that has as its aim the strengthening and ultimate self-sufficiency…

Attitudes, leadership skills, technical skills, and organizational support make the crucial difference between the reactive and proactive person or organization. These factors create the unique cluster of skills that set the effective continuing educator apart from others. (LRA)

The rupture between evaluation and action is seen as a failure to take a systems view of the situation. Both the organization and the proposed evaluation program must be understood as interactive systems, which mesh with, rather than oppose, each other if they are appropriately designed and implemented. (MLW)

Administrative techniques for improving and strengthening teacher education programs are presented. (JD)

Presents an overview of the information available on Black women in the criminal justice system, highlights their statistical profile at several stages in the system, their unique problems, and future directions for research, programs, and policies. (Author/JCD)

Vocational education services are not used by Black Americans because these services are still perceived by the Black population as representing education for people who cannot achieve in other areas. Vocational educators have shown a lack of concern for altering this image among Blacks. (LRA)

Three factors that contribute to the relevancy of vocational agriculture programs are modern agriculture curricula, fully developed programs, and competent personnel. (LRA)

Reviews biological and social factors leading to earlier sexual development among today's children. Suggests topics which should be included in an improved school sex education program. (SJL)

The use of evaluations for policy and program development and change is critically reviewed. Existing conceptions of utilization are discussed and improvements in the methods of detecting use are suggested. Five clusters of variables affecting utilization are described and hypotheses about the reasons for their effects are outlined. (Author/AL)