The paper discusses a study of the current criteria for identifying and defining specific learning disabilities (SLD) across the States, in light of Public Law 94-142's requirement that local education agencies implement federal SLD criteria in order to receive federal funds for SLD students. Aspects of the states identification procedures…

This loose-leaf directory of identified California state agency libraries and information sources lists names of staff, address of agency, hours, subject strengths, circulation policies, and services of each agency. Information was collected through questionnaire survey, and telephone and personal interviews. Directory entries are arranged by…

The role of state organizations in instructional television programming, program selection, production, and distribution are discussed and the overall management, funding, and cost forecasting for ITV are explored. Instructional television in Virginia, as discussed in this paper, is defined as the presentation via video format of information to be…

A SURVEY OF EXISTING LEGISLATION, PLANS, AND PROCEDURES FOR ESTABLISHING JUNIOR COLLEGES LED TO THE PREPARATION OF A SET OF SIX SUGGESTED GUIDELINES--(1) NEED FOR ENABLING LEGISLATION, CRITERIA FOR ESTABLISHMENT, AND PROCEDURES FOR ESTABLISHMENT, (2) 15 SEQUENTIAL STEPS, NOT ALL OF WHICH MAY BE NEEDED IN EVERY SITUATION, (3) DEVELOPMENT BY THE…

THE STATE OF WASHINGTON PLAN FOR PARTICIPATION IN THE FEDERAL GRANT PROGRAM UNDER TITLE 1 OF THE HIGHER EDUCATION ACT OF 1965 OUTLINES THE ORGANIZATION AND THE ADMINISTRATIVE PROVISIONS OF THE PLANNING AND COMMUNITY AFFAIRS AGENCY (INTENDED AS THE SOLE TITLE 1 ADMINISTRATIVE BODY IN THE STATE), GUIDELINES FOR SELECTING COMMUNITY PROBLEMS OR…

THE CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS FOR READING PERSONNEL AT THE STATE LEVEL FOR 50 STATES, THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, AND PUERTO RICO WERE STUDIED. QUESTIONNAIRES WERE MAILED TO THE STATE EDUCATION CERTIFICATION OFFICERS. TWENTY-FIVE OF THE 52 AGENCIES POLLED REQUIRED CERTIFICATION FOR READING SPECIALISTS. MOST STATES DID NOT REQUIRE SPECIAL TRAINING…

THIRTEEN BOOKS, ARTICLES, AND DOCUMENTS PUBLISHED BETWEEN 1954 AND 1962 ARE LISTED IN THIS BIBLIOGRAPHY ON THE EDUCATION OF MIGRANT CHILDREN. A LIST OF 18 SELECTED PRIVATE, STATE, AND FEDERAL AGENCIES CONCERNED WITH MIGRANT EDUCATION IS ALSO PROVIDED. INFORMATION AND MATERIALS ON MIGRANT EDUCATION MAY BE AVAILABLE FROM THESE AGENCIES UPON REQUEST.…

This study of the four adult correctional institution libraries in Maryland is based on background data obtained from a survey questionnaire, conferences with institutional personnel, and tours of the library facilities and education departments. Findings show that although an attempt has been made to organize the libraries, they are still…

The first step in studying a State educational coordinating agency should be to establish the facts concerning both its enabling legislation and its present status, including whether it is formal or voluntary, consolidated, and a responsibility of the State Department of education. The study should also analyse the agency's historical development…

Utilizing guidelines provided by the United States Department of Justice and the Federal Government, the Utah Advisory Committee concludes in this report that all five criminal justice agencies it investigated in Salt Lake City and County are deficient in providing equal employment opportunity for women and minorities. Findings, recorded in tables…

Structures for governing and coordinating higher education are changing. However, the primary responsibility for education rests with the state. The coordinating agency, which occupies the middle-ground between the institutions and the political decision-makers, should have 5 minimum abilities: (1) to engage in continuous planning, both long-range…

The creation of statewide coordinating and planning boards has caused a great deal of concern about state interference with the autonomy of colleges and universities. The question is whether the state (society) has a stake in educational policy which might rightfully exceed the collective desires and interests of the autonomous institutions. The…

This study provides an overview of the current literature dealing with coordination and control of institutions of higher education. The 120 items that make up this annotated bibliography deal primarily with statewide planning for higher education, state systems of higher education, governing boards, state coordinating agencies, state coordination…

A report made by a study committee to the Board of Higher Education for its use in developing a "master plan" for higher education in Illinois. Contents include the charge to the study committee, its recommendations and its rationale. Recommendations consider optimum and maximum size, students to be served, future growth, institutional planning,…

Questionnaire responses were reported from 37 state vocational rehabilitation agencies, eight rehabilitation agencies for the blind, and vocational rehabilitation agencies in Guam and Puerto Rico which described what the agencies were doing in cooperation with state programs for the mentally retarded (MR). The first section of the questionnaire…