Designed to assist evaluators of statewide programs for Adult Basic Education (ABE), the document presents a perspectives discrepancy assessment approach. The evaluation design and instrumentation presented were used to evaluate ABE programs in Iowa, and this effort is described, together with suggestions for adapting the Iowa design to fit other…

The materials listed in this bibliography are intended to be of help to volunteer staffs in developing school programs and materials. The entries are cataloged under general subject listings, alphabetical by author under the subject, and an author index is included. Items are listed only once, though many are relevant to several areas. An attempt…

The implications of the 1968 federal Vocational Education Amendments have prompted local programs to create the position of Local Special Needs Administrator (LSNA). The investigation reported here was carried out as the basis for proposing that a training program be developed for Special Needs Administrators. The coordinator or administrator for…

Following a historical introduction to the Kentucky Educational Television (KET) project, this final report concentrates on five major issues: (1) KET's relationship with other educational and governmental agencies, (2) utilization and maintenance of equipment for school and evening programing, (3) programing, (4) technological considerations, and…

The stated purposes of this paper are: (1) to explore the character of the Kindergarten through 12 (K-12) educational system in urban centers consisting of populations in excess of 1,000,000; (2) to evaluate existing institutional arrangements at the national level to solve the identified problems; and, (3) to make recommendations regarding…

Emphasizing the unity of the Nebraska American Indians and their increasing involvement in their own affairs, this first (1971-72) annual report of the Nebraska Indian Commission presents the following: (1) names and tribal affiliations of the Commission's members; (2) "Letter of Transmittal" to the Governor of Nebraska from the…

The twenty-first edition of the Bowker Annual serves as an almanac, handbook, and fact finder for the library and publishing fields. The first section, "Reports from National Associations and Agencies," summarizes the 1975 activities of 14 organizations. The second part, "Developments in Librarianship and Publishing," features articles on the…

This paper first explains the unique role and functions of educational research at a state level and how it differs from institutional research and experimental and quasi-experimental research. The unique opportunities and constraints are also elaborated. State educational research has the advantage of central and comprehensive information as well…

A sociopsychological approach is applied to social systems in examining the community mental health center movement. The interrelated concepts of task(s), social structure, culture, and social process help explicate the overwhelming emphasis on direct clinical service at the cost of indirect service. The historical evolution of the task-mandate…

This paper discusses an undergraduate degree program in applied social sciences which is designed to prepare personnel for a broad range of entry-level human services functions in community agency settings. In a sense it is an undergraduate program in guidance and counseling and teaches skills which can be used to help people become more…

The paper is intended to meet the Human Renewal Service demonstration project objective: to review the status of supportive services of adult basic education programs, focusing on how exemplary services were developed, implemented, and evaluated. The first of three major sections looks at what constitutes supportive services and why they are…

A major goal of the project was to secure improved treatment resources for alcoholics and their families within family service agencies. The project sought changes in the following areas: (1) attitude change, (2) information transfer, (3) increase in effectiveness, and (4) a more open admission policy. After two training periods, a similar amount…

The Librarians Technical Committee of the Metropolitan Washington D.C. Council of Governments (COG) is responsible for developing cooperative programs among libraries in the Washington metropolitan area (including parts of Maryland and Virginia), among libraries of all types, and between libraries and other agencies. The committee facilitates use…

To assess the effectiveness of a training program designed to prepare educational technologists for work in Latin America, the Center for Educational Technology at Florida State University (FSU) called a conference of alumni currently employed in Latin America. In addition to evaluating the Center's program, the conference provided for an exchange…

This handbook offers guidance to parents and staff in developing day care programs which include handicapped children. In Section 1 of the handbook, terms commonly used to describe disabilities are defined. Section 2 presents a picture of the current situation in New York City regarding attitudes toward handicapped children and options for their…