National goals demand a continuing high rate of research and development activities by individuals and private firms. Support for such activities should be part of the overall policy of local and Federal agencies. (Author/RA)

A recent pre-job preparation educational program for unemployed adults, conducted in Monongalia County, West Virginia, was distinctive in that it attempted to deal with a wide range of problems faced by job seekers and to use the resources of all agencies in the manpower and social services field. It was also done with existing resources, not…

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

Reflects upon the past achievements of regional accreditation agencies in their almost 100-year history and speculates upon substantive questions that should shape association activities for the years to come. (AYC)

Reviews the outcomes of the Public Broadcasting Service (PBS) Adult Learning Service's first year of operation. Discusses PBS's efforts to improve its service to public television stations, colleges, and adult learners. Highlights activities to overcome problems related to timing, course selection, pricing, and exclusivity. (AYC)

Describes the procedures of the Accrediting Council on Education in Journalism and Mass Communication. Also examines advantages and disadvantages of accreditation. (PD)

The author reviews movement in special education toward standards for professionals. Adoption of a professional standards report by the Council for Exceptional Children (CEC) in 1966 was later followed by development of a standard by the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education. (CL)

The new thrust to strengthen our national defense preparedness will create new opportunities for vocational education as defense-related training becomes increasingly important. Educators can take steps to make coping with skill shortages in the military services and defense industries easier and more productive. (JOW)

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…

Analysis of staff turnover in 75 public and 161 nonpublic residential facilities for the mentally retarded revealed strikingly higher turnover rates for nonpublic facilities, although differences were influenced by factors not directly attributable to public or nonpublic status. Results suggested the importance of staff orientation and increased…

Describes the provisions of the bill and provides comments of information professionals from government, industry, and academia on the proposed Institute for Information Policy and Research. These include a plea for more funding, an expanded role for the National Telecommunications and Information Administration, and development of a trained…

Discusses the function of a screening unit in the Bronx Field Office of Special Services for Children. The screening unit determines whether suspect child-abuse reports are unfounded or genuine. (Author/DB)

Discusses the advantages and limitations of market segmentation as strategy for the marketing of information services made available by nonprofit organizations, particularly libraries. Market segmentation is defined, a market grid for libraries is described, and the segmentation of information services is outlined. A 16-item reference list is…

Court cases are reviewed to show factors that courts are most likely to examine in determining the legality of leasing public recreational facilities to private operators. A checklist for developing defensible leasing arrangements of public recreational facilities to private operators is provided. (CJ)