Presents several significant issues in science policy for the field of aging. Discusses the relationship between the public, funding agencies, and researchers as well as the setting of priorities, the independence of scientists, and the translation of research into policy and practice. (Author)

Examines the writing of five administrators and six caseworkers in a county social services agency to determine their sensitivity to rhetorical issues and writing style. (HOD)

Explores the availability, range, and potential usefulness of pre-1925 published Canadian federal and provincial government sources for studying conditions and behavior over long periods of time. Publications reviewed include parliamentary publications, Royal Commission reports, and annual reports by agencies, departments, and committees to…

Presents a variety of publications available from government and nongovernment sources. The government publications are from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) and are designed for educators, students, and the public. (Author/SA)

The increasingly heavy load of detailed extraneous National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education Standards has had little effect on improving the quality of teacher preparation programs. In place of the present mass of standards, four standards are proposed. These alternative standards focus on adequate financial support, selective…

The purposes and functions of two-year college consortia, particularly in promoting use of instructional telecommunications, are reviewed and the activities of the largest are outlined. Consortia in four-year colleges, advantages of consortium membership, and the favorable future of consortia are also discussed. (MSE)

This series of articles is devoted to a discussion of the relationships that exist between agricultural education and other agencies, including community organizations, cooperative extension, other vocational programs, international education agencies, and colleges of agriculture. (SK)

Describes Community Access Channel Three of the Monroe County Public Library in Bloomington, Indiana, which has been cablecasting since 1975. Topics discussed include programs produced with local arts and cultural groups and the "Kids Alive" program produced by 8-to 15-year-olds. Also discussed are a requested program service, funding, staffing,…

Describes several examples of urban parks and the renewal of city open spaces. Community groups interested in getting funding from government or private sources must cope with budget restrictions by making effective, innovative use of available money. Government agencies with funds allocated for urban improvements are mentioned. (AM)

Examines the development of standards for accreditation and licensure by the American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy (AAMFT). Presents a detailed description of the requirements for clinical membership. Suggests the American Personnel and Guidance Association might learn from AAMFT in designing accreditation programs. (Author/JAC)

The federal role in sponsoring constructive educational changes related to experiential learning credit is presented. The federal government, it is suggested, possesses the statutory power, historical record, and capability to take a supportive role in resolving the issues involved in the award, articulation, and transfer of experiential learning…

Discusses a model for clinical preventive intervention with multi-risk-factor families and their infants, with emphasis on the developmental risks involved for both. Emphasis is placed on the context of the total intervention effort, namely, on intervention with the infant, parents, and support system. (Author/DB)

Educational legislation mandated that state education agencies submit plans for the coordination of federal and state funds for school staff development. State activities in planning, preparing, and coordinating programs are identified and discussed. (JN)

One of the major goals of the Jamaican Early Stimulation Project is to develop a low cost model for providing early identification of disability and intervention services. Journal availability: see EC 133 861. (Author)

Discusses the role of regional educational research organizations, describes three regional organizations in terms of member states, research activities, and publications, and provides names and addresses for each as well as for another proposed regional education research center. (CHC)