Outlines activities planned by the 69 local development districts in the 11 member states to commemorate the 20th anniversary of the Appalachian Regional Commission. Summarizes the results of a questionnaire sent to all local development districts to determine the commission's most important accomplishments and remaining needs. (NEC)

There is a trend toward viewing activities as an integral part of basic care in the nursing home, although the setting is extremely challenging to the recreation service provider. This article discusses nursing home personnel, assessment of residents' needs, activities, programs, and future directions of nursing home recreation. (MT)

Presents an account of an action research project with unemployed people in Sheffield (England) to discover how adult educators could best serve their needs. Discusses the backgrounds of interviewees, the average duration of unemployment, and project conclusions. (CT)

Surveyed dietitians (N=359) from four upper midwestern states to determine their perceived continuing education needs. The self-assessment questionnaire used elicited information about their present continuing education activities, preferences for future activities, employment, and the need for continuing education in management, nutrition care,…

Indicates that the felt literacy needs of prisoners and affective characteristics should be of primary concern in literacy programs. Contends that qualitative methods such as interviews are more effective means of needs assessment than standardized tests. (SK)

After recognizing the importance of adult education, the author describes it as a necessary supplement to reinforce the formal educational efforts toward the task of overall national development. The study identifies the major obstacles to the programs throughout the selected States of the Federation of Nigeria. (Author/CT)

Findings from 85 respondents to a survey of fundamental concerns in the field are discussed, first in terms of several overriding considerations; then, specific issues and problems associated with theory, research, practice, training, and field and policy activity are explored. Respondents underscored the link between improving the quality of…

Surveyed 65 Virginia employee assistance program counselors to assess their continuing education needs. Results showed 86 percent of the respondents would participate in formal continuing education programs if they were available. Preferences emphasized prevention and intervention rather than assessment and referral. (JAC)

Surveyed 148 New Hampshire school counselors regarding the need for professional development. Results indicated counselors had a desire and need for greater communication, contact, and liaison with other counselors and professional personnel. Describes the use of a workshop to develop the needs assessment survey. (JAC)

An inservice consultant describes procedures for assessing teacher needs through conferences, journals, self-rating scales, and observation. Consultation begins once the problem is identified and may include information sharing, team teaching, and child study groups. (CL)

Seven steps to revitalizing counseling programs are presented. Principals must assume responsibility for leadership of counseling programs; enhancement of such programs is central to rejuvenating schools. (MD)

Reviews internal and external dimensions of library environment that must be taken into account by library managers when choosing an integrated library system. The selection, acquisition, and implementation stages of Maggie III--a computerized library system sensitive to the internal and external organizational environment--are described. (MBR)

Analysis of questionnaires completed by 330 regular classroom elementary teachers revealed that number of special education courses taken and grade level taught were significantly correlated with interest in two-week workshops. The lower the grade level the more interest was shown in assessing individual needs and evaluating individual progress.…

Discusses the proliferation of continuing education programs in nursing and describes five local programs. Examines the needs assessment approach and applicability in the five programs and includes an assessment of the evaluation processes used. (JOW)

Describes the purposes and methodology of a statewide needs assessment survey conducted in Pennsylvania to determine priorities for cooperative Extension Service programs, assess preferences for state and local community policies, and gather information on citizen characteristics and behavior. Focuses on findings related to educational priorities.…