Discusses how technical standards are established and how individuals can become part of the process. A list of some of the major standards-setting organizations is included. (JN)

The author describes the historic role of nongovernmental organizations (NGOs) and calls NGOs the "Third Forum." He talks about the variety of organizations in this group and factors that affect their popularity. He identifies some of the major NGOs working in the field of adult education. Issues are discussed. (CH)

Discusses the progress made by the National Council for the Social Studies (NCSS) in recent years and examines areas in which improvement is needed. States that NCSS must serve as an advocate for excellence in social studies programs and teaching. (GEA)

Lists eleven organizations that offer educational resources on Asia and the Pacific. Includes both Asian and North American organizations and provides ordering information for each organization. (GEA)

Discusses four case studies of regional educational service agencies in their role as disseminators of new knowledge. Three characteristic approaches to dissemination were identified, namely, laissez-faire, entrepreneurial, and authoritarian. These approaches were shaped by five factors in the agency's context: state policy initiatives; client…

A Florida administrator for gifted students discusses the role of advocacy efforts in providing mandated programs for gifted students since 1976. He reviews the accomplishments of the Florida Coalition for the Education of Exceptional Students and The National Consortium for State Leadership in the Education of Gifted and Talented Children. (CL)

Self help groups involving the cooperative efforts of professionals and hearing impaired persons are discussed and issues in their development highlighted by the example of one such local group. (CL)

Focusing on the patterns of interaction between evaluators and managers, the interrelationship of evaluation and management activities are examined. Strategies for improving relationships between the two groups are suggested. (Author/PN)

Lessons learned over 26 years about parent power by the Gifted Child Society in New Jersey are recounted, including the importance of respecting the group that holds the power, adopting a constitution, and identifying leaders. (CL)

A selected annotated bibliography that reflects recent (1977-1983) approaches to career development in organizations, including government agencies, educational institutions, business, industry, and the military. The list was compiled from searches of PSYCINFO, ERIC, and ABI/INFORM. Includes author and subject indexes. (NRJ)

Outlined are current activities within the American Association for the Advancement of Science. Included are reports on the needs of Native Americans for science education, annual meetings scheduled, and results of the review of National Science Foundation Chautauqua-Type Short Courses for small colleges. (SL)

Uses the systems approach to partially explain the organizational aspects of British universities that implemented a B.Ed. degree. (IRT)

Discusses the applicability of organizational theory to the analysis of American courts. Considers various decision-making models as they apply to courts, including the "firm,""rational,""garbage can," and "political" models. Available from Executive Office, Law and Society Association, University of Denver College of Law, 200 West 14th Avenue,…

Describes the organization and goals of the National Center on Educational Media and Materials for the Handicapped.

Presented is an outline of the theme, public lectures, symposia, and sessions of the annual meeting of the American Association for the Advancement of Science to be held in Denver, Colorado, February 20-25, 1977. (SL)