The concept of self study method in community development is discussed as it relates to anthropology, and a program conducted in Cairo, Illinois in 1956-57 is examined to determine if the self study goals were met. The ecological, historical, and geographical setting is given, along with attitudes and concerns of residents, ascertained from…

This is the last of four modules on developing a comprehensive program of job placement services in a school setting. The purpose of these modules is to help the placement coordinator plan, implement, and evaluate a program of job placement services to meet student needs. The content areas of the four modules are (1) pre-employment, (2) job…

This silver anniversary issue contains papers from the World Congress on Dyslexia held in November 1974, as well as two case studies and reviews of books related to the study, treatment, or prevention of problems of specific language disability. Papers include discussions of 50 years of experience with dyslexia; prediction and prevention of…

A survey of 270 graduates of Tulane University's School of Public Health and Tropical Medicine (SPHTM) during 1969 to 1973 was conducted to determine what graduates did in their jobs and how their SPHTM learning experiences related to their jobs. The methodology used in the survey is described and results are presented in tabular form with…

As part of an administrators' workshop, participants responded to a questionnaire dealing with knowledge and awareness of the new social studies. One year later a followup questionnaire assessed recent activities toward knowledge, awareness, and implementation. A comparison of results on the questionnaires for the extent of use of five national…

This document analyzes data on student transfers from Pennsylvania community colleges. The major sources of data are community college follow-up reports on graduates (3,132 transfers reported); the statistical reports of enrollments by receiving institutions (4,001 transfers reported); and the results of a Pennsylvania Association of Counselors…

To determine the extent to which the secondary education system meets student needs a study of high school graduates in Louisiana was conducted. A sample of graduates from Lousiiana high schools in the period 1956-65 was selected. A multiple choice questionnaire was mailed to 4,700 graduates with a 3,035 return of which 2,895 forms were completed…

This document presents a comprehensive statistical picture of public postsecondary two-year institutions in Iowa. The bulk of the document consists of extensive tables of data obtained from records of the Area Schools Division, Iowa State Department of Public Instruction, but brief narratives and charts are included as well. Many of the 16 area…

The study was designed to compare the workshop activity of participants attending the 1971 Resource Personnel Workshop on the Science Curriculum Improvement Study (SCIS) in teams (2-3 persons/team) and as individuals. Twenty-two participants attended the workshop in teams and another nine as individuals. Data were collected before, during, and…

This study examined the satisfaction of master of education degree recipients with the Frostburg State College graduate program. Respondents were asked to evaluate the effects of their program experience on their personal growth and on their occupational performance. From 60 to 95 percent of evaluative ratings across items were positive.…

In 1974, seven $100,000 grants were awarded for the design of experiments to deliver social and administrative services on interactive cable television. A subsequent study attempted to summarize and compare the seven studies and to place them in the context of the field's significant literature and current use. This report summarizes the results…

This is a report of the systematic development and design of the Bachelor of Science in Human Resources Development with a Concentration in Manpower Development, from 1973 to 1976. It describes the content of an undergraduate curriculum which prepares personnel for employment in local, state, and regional levels of Employment and Training…

The objectives of the study were to determine the correlation between the factors of employment patterns and vocational program types for 1972-73 graduates of secondary vocational programs in Indiana. A random sample of 25 schools and graduates stratified for vocational program types (agriculture, business education, distributive education, health…

To evaluate the effectiveness of the Vocational Rehabilitation Programs of the Adult Correctional Facilities of the State of Washington, four groups of parolees were reviewed to determine their successful adjustment 18 months after parole. The Adult Correctional Facilities offer training in a variety of vocations, including the following: auto…

This booklet summarizes the major findings of a comprehensive followup of the original interns in the National Association of Secondary School Principals (NASSP) Administrative Internship Project for Secondary School Improvement. In 1962, the NASSP sought support from the Fund for Advancement of Education for an administrative internship pilot…