The United States Office of Education defines bilingual bicultural (b/b) education as the use of 2 languages (one of which is English) in a well-organized program which would include the history and culture associated with the student's native language. In this paper, some Chicano perceptions of Southwestern b/b education are reviewed. Bilingual…

Reports on a parent survey evaluating the full-day kindergarten program at the Metcalf Laboratory School in Normal, Illinois. Finds that parents preferred the full-day program over the previous half-day program, and that they thought their children enjoyed the full-day program. (MM)

The author presents considerations for business educators concerning recruitment of students for the business program. Several specific recruitment techniques are included. (CH)

Examines factors contributing to the lack of effective literacy programs for adults. (FL)

The authors demonstrate how technology education teachers can improve the image of their programs. Topics include ideas to improve (1) self-image, (2) professional image, (3) the technology program, (4) image with the students, and (5) image with the administration. (CH)

This study addresses questions related to teacher preparation through online supported learning in an alternative certification program, CalStateTEACH. Specifically, this study analyzes and reports survey responses of 130 teachers and 84 supervisors related to preparedness of program completers to teach in a multiple subject classroom. The…

This article reports the results of a survey of novice superintendents in California, Missouri, North Carolina, and Ohio. The research provides a profile of novice superintendents and their opinions regarding the adequacy of academic preparation and the problems they encountered after entering this challenging position. Findings indicate that the…

The main purpose of this study was to identify, categorize and rank the future research priorities and needs for mobile learning technologies. The key research inquiries were the following: (a) What are the major research issues and challenges identified by online workers for mobile learning technologies over the next ten years?, (b) What are the…

Historically, community colleges have played a role in preparing teachers by strengthening articulation and transfer with university-based teacher colleges, hosting university center programs that provide upper division teacher education courses, and providing alternative teacher certification programming for holders of bachelor's and higher…

There has been little examination of multicultural counseling competencies of rehabilitation counselor trainees. The current study examined competency development (knowledge, skills and awareness) of 68 rehabilitation counseling master's degree students across six universities. Results indicate that students did not demonstrate competence in…

This paper describes the implementation of an inpatient treatment program for Vietnam combat veterans exhibiting symptoms related to Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, at the North Chicago Veterans Administration Medical Center. Issues related to organizational and staff problems encountered during the program are outlined, and unique problems…

In 1982, the Ohio Driver and Safety Education Association contracted with PJP Associates to conduct a statewide survey to gather data about the driver education program as it is conducted in the public schools of Ohio. The survey questionnaire contained 12 questions about driver education and 10 demographic questions. The survey used two methods…