Revisionist education histories continue to guide the nature of inquiry within the profession regarding the history of vocational education. The increase of state-level policy analysis in vocational education indicates one trend toward utilizing political histories. Vocational educators should become knowledgeable about the historiographical…

Examined attitudes of administrative personnel in rehabilitation agencies (N=64) concerning the effectiveness of rehabilitation counselor education (RCE) programs. Findings suggested that administrators perceived RCE graduates to have moderate skill attainment. Job placement or job development and vocational assessment areas were viewed as needing…

Article details Georgia Educational Television Network facilities and organizational structure, illustrating their solutions to the problems of serving a scattered and diverse market. GETV series for both public and instructional television are highlighted. (Author)

This article shows the importance of employment counseling by noting that the counselor helps the individual resolve his vocational problems as well as facilitating suitable placement. (CG)

Its executive director outlines the history and describes the current operations of the Iowa Educational Broadcasting Network. (LS)

Questionnaires were sent to 50 state agencies to investigate the legal status of suspension and expulsion procedures for emotionally handicapped or behaviorally disordered students. Among findings were that of the 26 responding states, nine states reported procedures specifically designed for disciplinary action for emotionally handicapped…

A brief description of the development of the ESEA Title I evaluating and reporting system is provided. An analysis and assessment of the kinds of concerns state evaluation officers have about implementing the new guidelines are outlined. Appropriate recommendations based on the findings are provided. (Author/AL)

Potential vocational education students need to make informed choices when applying to schools. State agencies have begun to distribute information enabling applicants to see what is available throughout their own state. This article analyzes the format and depth of material currently available from 38 states. (Author)

Reviews the history, development, implementation, and impact of the Model State Plan (MSP) for vocational rehabilitation of deaf clients. (TA)

The State of Georgia Adoption Reunion Registry assists adoptees in searching for birthparents and biological siblings, and provides referral to support services. Responses to a mail-in survey of 45 adoptees and 46 birthparents, all users of the Georgia registry, indicated high levels of satisfaction with the registry's services. Birthparents…

Ohio's For the Common Good project illustrates the key role of learning in the development of interagency collaborative teams. The learning appeared to be constructivist in nature, with connections to communities of practice and learning communities. (Contains 17 references.) (SK)

Lists addresses and telephone numbers for state agencies and associated personnel dealing with school library media specialists. The District of Columbia, the Northern Mariana Islands, the Pacific Islands Trust Territory, Puerto Rico, and the Virgin Islands are included. (LRW)

Analysis of 51 of 80 project proposals, the capstone exercise of the Arkansas Certified Government Manager program, showed that nearly half dealt with new technology/services and 65% were implemented. The exercise promotes state agency analysis, discussion, and action regarding the issues or problems addressed by the projects. (SK)

Reviews state agency activities involved in advising and assisting school library media centers in Georgia, Virginia, Indiana, Alabama, Ohio, and Utah. (LRW)

Presents a directory of agencies that consult with school library media specialists for the 50 states, the District of Columbia, Northern Mariana Islands, Pacific Islands Trust Territory, Puerto Rico, and the Virgin Islands. (LRW)