The 1979 "Index of Institutions of Higher Education, by State and Congressional District" reports the names of the senators, representatives, and other elected officials of the 96th Congress, their states and congressional districts, and each institution of higher education located in the districts. Also included are the control, type, sex…

The report provides a general description of the Handicapped Children's Early Education Program (HCEEP) projects, abstracts of individual projects, and a means of identifying individual projects by location and common characteristics. After an introduction, the overview summarizes the activities of each of the five types of HCEEP projects -…

Data on free universities and learning centers (including the addresses of the institutions) are presented. In a survey developed by the Free University Network for the National Center for Education Statistics, statistics on the free universities and learning centers are provided in the following areas: numbers of institutions, enrollment data,…

This guide is intended to be a reference for persons needing to know where to find information about science education, career opportunities, and other programs for physically handicapped individuals. Sources listed in the guide include: (1) Federal agencies that run assistance programs for the handicapped; (2) Professional societies specifically…

PREPARED BY THE NATIONAL ASSOCIATION FOR RETARDED CHILDREN FROM A QUESTIONNAIRE SENT TO STATE AND LOCAL ORGANIZATIONS, THE DIRECTORY (1967) LISTS RESIDENT CAMPS SERVING THE MENTALLY RETARDED THROUGHOUT THE UNITED STATES. CAMPS ARE ENTERED ALPHABETICALLY ACCORDING TO GEOGRAPHIC LOCATION WITHIN EACH STATE. TYPES OF CHILDREN SERVED INCLUDE MENTALLY…

The purpose of the study was to increase the educational mobility of the secondary occupational program graduate by disseminating current statewide information on the high school academic course units required for admissions consideration to associate degree college programs preparing for occupational entry. To obtain data on specific admissions…

The adult basic education (ABE) programs currently conducted by non-governmental organizations in the United States, are reviewed in this document. Attention is focused on the significance of voluntary efforts in adult basic education programs; and strengths and weaknesses, gaps between needs and resources, and limiting factors are identified.…

Written as a guide to be used in the admission and placement of Venezuelan students in U.S. institutions of higher education, this study discusses the education system of Venezuela. The role of education in modern Venezuela and the educational structure are summarized. Information is provided on preschool and primary education, intermediate…

Written as a guide to be used in the admission and placement of students from Israel in U.S. institutions of higher education, this study discusses the educational system of Israel. Following a summary of the organization of education in Israel, information is provided on kindergarten and primary education, secondary education, the Bagrut…

This final report outlines objectives and accomplishments of the Environmental/Energy Education project in Florida. The project was initiated to: (l) identify existing environmental/energy education projects; (2) conduct a needs assessment workshop; (3) develop recommendations for the implementation of environmental education programs; and (4)…

The benefits of faculty development centers in southern universities are discussed primarily through the use of case histories. Particular services selected for inclusion in an ideal instruction center include: grants or financial assistance; released time; professional advice; technical specialists, assistants, equipment; secretarial help;…

Film and television schools and archives in 75 countries are listed. Information includes well-known institutions in Europe and North America as well as reports of recent developments in Third World regions, and is based on directories and organization membership lists, plus personal visits, interviews and responses to questionnaires. Names and…

This publication provides a descriptive list of university peace studies programs and organizations that maintain resources in peace education. After a brief introduction in Chapter 1, Chapter 2 describes 34 undergraduate peace studies programs in universities in Canada, Sweden, United Kingdom, and the United States. Chapter 3 describes six…

This directory lists by county 135 collections of local history to be found in libraries, museums, historical societies, schools, colleges, and private collections in Colorado. The directory includes only collections available in Colorado which contain bibliographic holdings such as books, newspaper files or clippings, letters, manuscripts,…

Part of the"Comprehensive National Survey of Migrant Programs" series, this directory was prepared for use by agencies working with migrant and seasonal farmworkers in the midwestern states of Alabama, Arkansas, Illinois, Indiana, Louisiana, Mississippi, and Oklahoma. Programs, services, and resources providing educational, health,…