Citing examples, this article asserts that the Bureau of Indian Affairs restricts access to historical records and that its personnel in the Records Research Office are not trained as historians or archivists but as clerk typists. (JC)

Explains the accreditation program of the North Central Association (NCA) and its activities to improve student learning. Discusses the standards of the NCA and how they promote effective schools; changes in accreditation and the association; criteria for school effectiveness; accreditation options including traditional accreditation and outcomes…

Lists institutions of higher education which are currently accredited by the North Central Association and those holding candidacy for accreditation status. Information provided includes general information, full-time equivalent enrollment, public/private/not-for-profit/proprietary status, dates of interaction with the Association, and degree…

Analyzes four issues related to accreditation reform: (1) making institutional improvement a clear expectation of accreditation; (2) assisting students and the public to discriminate among institutions; (3) assisting the public in understanding what assessment can and cannot do; and (4) maintaining the meaning of accreditation in spite of…

Offers excerpts from a guide developed for accreditation visit team members to help the team focus on substantive aspects of the school. Lists evaluation standards, characteristics and practices of good schools and districts, and questions for various subcommittees of the visiting team. (DMM)

The new definition of learning disabilities proposed by the National Joint Committee for Learning Disabilities is discussed in terms of its need, procedures followed in its development, the Committee's intention regarding critical elements, and the definition's current status (acceptance by four of the six member organizations). (DB)

The Networking and Evaluation Team (University of Washington) developed a model to help agencies coordinate plans for students moving from one program to the other. Field testing and evaluation of the model have been positive. A sample strategy outline is included. (Author/CL)

Professionalization of rehabilitation services is discussed, based on questionnaires completed by state agency directors. The criteria of a profession are considered, and the problems of funding adequate training, whether in the universities or by the agencies themselves, are noted. (Author/CL)

A survey of 38 administrators of rehabilitation centers serving blind and visually impaired persons revealed opinions about the major causes of family problems (such as overprotection and financial problems), suggested means of ameliorating these problems, and decribed other types of family services offered by their agencies. (Author/CL)

Formative evaluation in an all-volunteer program is described as a process of gathering data to create a model of key organizational problems, challenging and elaborating the model, and translating the model into action. (SK)

Identifies common concerns of the American Rehabilitation Counseling Association and the National Association of Rehabilitation Professionals in the Private Sector. Results of two surveys (N=42), (N=438) showed respondents favored cooperation between the two organizations in planning conferences, co-sponsoring publications, legislative lobbying,…

Discusses the new technologies that have come about in the Information Age. Stresses the importance of maintaining our technological superiority through continued cooperation among business, education, government, and community agencies. (JOW)

This article describes the volunteer programs of several large companies. (RC)

Through collaboration with its stakeholders, the National Council on Disability (NCD) will pursue a focused agenda that will promote government programs and policies in support of full inclusion of all people with disabilities into the educational, economic and social fabric of the American community. NCD will use the expertise of its diverse…

Governors' Children's Cabinets are collaborative governance structures that seek to promote coordination across state agencies and improve the well-being of children and families. A strong and effective Children's Cabinet can improve coordination and efficiency across state departments and local levels of government; mobilize resources around the…