Three separate modules comprise this manual which is designed to train Texas Information Service/Educational Information Consultants. The first module focuses upon the Texas Information Service (TIS) project, the second upon the role of the Educational Information Consultant (EIC), and the third upon the Educational Resources Information Center…

How to plan and encourage congressional legislation for educational programs is discussed. The nature of policy statements, the need for longitudinal studies of effectiveness, the identification of purposes, and the capacities of various educational agencies to implement change are detailed as they relate to the requirements for congressional…

Physical education and therapeutic recreation sections, although separately developed, are related in this guide for professional preparation. Emphasis is on competencies required to perform various roles in each of the areas; alternative ways for students to gain competencies; and flexibility to individualize programs in terms of background,…

This memorandum sets forth policies, objectives, plans and programs for providing opportunities to professional staff for development of their technical and managerial skills. Section titles are: Policy and Objectives; Methods of Achieving Objectives; Cooperative Determination of Training Needs, Professional Development Plan; Agency Financial…

This complete text of Title VIII of the Public Health Service Act concerning nurse training, discusses in three major parts, financial assistance for expansion and improvement of nurse training (the major part), assistance to nursing students, and general information focusing on the establishment of a National Advisory Committee on Nurse Training…

Many mental health counselors develop apprenticeships characterized by submission to more experienced clinicians. Recommendations for the prevention of professional dependence are offered. (Author)

Indicates that key management positions in technology-based companies go to nontechnologists because many technologists are incompetent at management tasks. Discusses reasons for and issues related to this trend, suggesting that the United States look to French and Japanese approaches in building a new system of science/engineering management. (JN)

The training program of the San Francisco Opera was described. This glimpse at the behind-the-scenes demands of opera life was a good account of education at the professional level. (Editor/RK)

This workshop presents a collection of demonstrations of various psychological concepts. It provides a technique to increase people's interest in the field of psychology and to teach some basic principles about psychology for use on a daily basis. The workshop covers sensation; perception; learning; memory; responding; thinking; interference;…

This article advocates teacher participation in teacher evaluation and suggests ways to train teachers in this process. (JA)

In an endeavor to help line managers achieve effective management training and development programs, ten common but serious mistakes in management training are summarized. (DS)

Programs to train occupational therapy activity directors and volunteers have been conducted in the state of Washington from 1958 to the present time. This article discusses them and points out the need for professional leadership and supervision in them. (Author/JA)

Part of a continued series. (DD)