This is a collection of 16 articles on zero-based budgeting (ZBB), dealing primarily with the practice as it occurs in the states. Included is a lengthy report on ZBB practices in the states based on a survey conducted by the National Association of State Budget Officers and the Congressional Research Service. (IRT)

The Michigan Occupational Information System is the largest in the country and is available at over 2,400 sites, including schools, libraries, correctional facilities, and labor unions. (JOW)

Results of questionnaires and follow-up interviews with public health departments in each state and the District of Columbia revealed that, as a whole, state governments have not made a sustained commitment to the prevention of fetal alcohol syndrome. Several states have initiated programs that could serve as a model for national effort.…

Fifty-six residential school adminstrators responded to a questionnaire on governance and policy issues. Results suggested seven conclusions, including that local school districts are the major source of referrals, there are no appreciable differences regionally in admissions policies, and parents are involved in placement, Individualized…

Describes two state initiatives (in Virginia and Illinois) which illustrate the type of program components that have been designed to assist the identification, treatment, and prevention of child abuse and neglect. (CMG)

The Illinois Audiovisual Association (IAVA) has, for the last four years, been committed to the development of new leadership, rather than simply bringing together persons who are already in leadership positions. (Author/ER)

This paper addresses issues of vertical equating for the Arkansas Comprehensive Testing, Assessment and Accountability Program (ACTAAP) assessments as they relate to school accountability and determination of Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) as required by the recent federal legislation, the No Child Left Behind Act. The paper first provides a brief…

This Compendium is structured so that users may easily seek answers to specific questions about the design and implementation or refinement of state accountability systems. Chapter 1 provides background information. Chapter 2 raises a set of critical questions and major concerns state teams will need to address in designing their accountability…

While billions of dollars of financial aid is made available from federal and state governments annually, little of this is available to the distance learner. Financial aid mechanisms often limit aid for students who are not of traditional age, full-time, or learning on-campus. This report outlines and defines the problem of financial aid for…

Children who lack health insurance do not have access to preventive care, placing them at greater risk of serious illness. This special report of the Voices for Illinois Children describes federal and state efforts to address the problem of uninsured children and issues that will need to be monitored as Illinois begins to help children access…

Describes a two year pilot project of continuing education for registered nurses in the state. (Author)

The article describes a project aimed at designing, developing, and testing a state-operated subsystem for periodic evaluation of the efficiency of individual post-high school and adult vocational programs. (JK)