One- to four-page summaries are presented of fifty-seven of the 1978 annual reports of the State Advisory Councils of Vocational Education. Most of the reports, which are arranged alphabetically by state, address the effectiveness of vocational education programs, services, and activities in meeting the objectives as set forth in the state plan…

This publication consists of articles that detail the state of teacher education programs in the Rocky Mountain area. The articles discuss: 1) the evaluation of college courses taught in a rural setting, 2) professional development and role models, 3) multicultural education, 4) future educational trends, 5) educational cooperation, 6) student…

This publication features articles detailing the state of educational programs in the Rocky Mountain area. The articles address: 1) the impact of physical geography on culture, education, and lifestyle; 2) the education of migrant and/or agricultural workers and their children; 3) educational needs of children in rural areas; 4) outdoor education;…

A study on the needs for articulation between Iowa secondary and postsecondary vocational agriculture programs was done (1) to determine the importance of selected activities in promoting articulation, (2) to determine the extent that these activities have been implemented, and (3) to identify priority articulation activities. A questionnaire was…

The proceedings of the conference on outstanding research and curriculum activities conducted by the various State research coordinating units opens with William W. Stevenson's brief examination of alternative research efforts. The remainder of the first half of the document consists of abstracts of the 15 presentations at the conference sessions…

An extensive study was made of information dissemination by a compact of seven state education agencies which formed the Interstate Project on Dissemination. First an historical perspective for information dissemination was developed, followed by an examination of legislation and regulations pertaining to dissemination. Suggestions were formulated…

The goals of the New York State Department of Education are: (1) to enlarge educational opportunity for the people of the State, (2) to provide the best possible quality in education; and (3) to accomplish those tasks with efficiency, economy, and demonstrable effectiveness. To achieve a society in which each person can realize his potential…

This project of the Indiana Language Program (ILP) directs its efforts to teacher education and instructional methodology in foreign languages. Five stages involved in the ILP foreign language work focus on: (1) identification of practices in foreign language methods in colleges and universities, (2) establishment of dialogue among methods…

The Commission was commended to investigate social, economic, and technological trends in Alberta for the next 20 years; to examine the needs of all individuals in the Province; to analyze total educational requirements; and to recommend future changes, structures, and priorities necessary for a comprehensive educational system. Between 1969 and…

The thirteen states that comprise the Southern Regional Education Board are Arkansas, Virginia, Georgia, Tennessee, West Virginia, Kentucky, Maryland, Mississippi, North Carolina, Florida, South Carolina, Louisiana, and Alabama. The economy was the big issue in the 1976 legislative session in each of these states. Falling state revenues made…

In this paper, the authors discuss the issue of academic equivalence as it applies to international transfer of credit. They describe the history of the problem, list factors that encourage diversity and those that promote uniformity, and review and evaluate possible solutions, which may involve either turning over equivalence to outside certified…

This resource guide for classroom teachers provides an overview of the needs of students who are deaf or hard of hearing. Topics include: (1) range of hearing loss, educational implications, and sample audiograms; (2) preparing to teach students who are hard of hearing or deaf; (3) needs of learners who are hard of hearing or deaf; (4) sample…

California is ranked 50 out of 50 states for providing school library services, with a ratio of student to public school media specialist of 6,361 to 1. The second worst state is Rhode Island, which has a ratio of 1,941 to 1. California's school libraries are declining at a time when technological developments and research in academic achievement…

This report identifies potential issues that the Cornell University Library (CUL) might face in supporting distance learning, and recommends solutions. While the precise budgetary implications are uncertain, additional resources, services, and personnel will need to be accounted for in the cost of serving distance learners. The report addresses:…

This document presents guidelines for engaging employers in work-based learning programs offered by post-16 institutions in the United Kingdom. Chapter 1 explains why the guidelines are needed, how they were developed, and how they can be used. The following are among the topics examined in Chapters 2-6: (1) getting employers involved (benefits of…