In 1978, Iowa began a program of assessing conditions and designing statewide plans for comprehensive school health education. Curriculum tools were developed and put into use. The program is described and evaluated. (MT)

Factor analysis of 556 responses to survey of mental health workers distinguished four factors involved in workers' attitudes about their performance ratings: objective validity, negative emotional response, supervisory direction, and incentives. Results showed that state workers did not view their present performance ratings, based on worker…

Examines the job satisfaction of 161 community college faculty members in Pennsylvania and the effects of personal characteristics and job-related activities to economic, teaching, administrative, associational, recognition-support, and convenience dimensions of satisfaction. Suggests that heavy involvement in routine academic tasks and certain…

School Psychologists in Georgia were asked to review their records of the time expended on a schedule of tasks performed in the process of assessing referred children. The results indicate that a ratio of one school psychologist for each 2,000 students is necessary to provide adequate service. (BW)

A survey revealed that to be effective, adult educators should counsel and refer, develop flexible learning activities, understand the adult learner's point of view, and vary class routine and pace. A model of an effective adult educator was developed from the data. (WL)

The purpose of this study was to identify and describe the actions taken on new charter school petitions or proposals. This report offers a summary of charter school activity in the 426 Wisconsin school districts during the 2002-2003 school year. The data is based upon an electronic survey administered by the Wisconsin Department of Public…

Enrollment is a key concern for colleges and universities. Wyoming community colleges produce an aggregate enrollment report each semester to monitor the enrollment across the state as well as an aggregated annual enrollment report. This document contains the revised 2002-2003 enrollment report from the Wyoming Community College System in tabular…

The Illinois Evaluation System has been designed to continuously evaluate the total occupational programs of local education agencies. Consisting of three phases, the system involves local planning, State review and evaluation of local planning documents, and on-site visitation to monitor any changes in local programs. (Author/DS)

The Fleishmann study is probably the most comprehensive of any undertaken of the schools in New York State; article summarizes some of the major reforms recommended by the Fleischmann Commission. (DM)

Results and recommendations resulting from a state-wide survey of deaf-blind youth conducted for purposes of educational planning are reported. (KW)