The purpose of this study is to assess in selected Vancouver elementary schools the drug education program utilizing the film "Drugs Are Like That." Questionnaire responses are summarized for: (1) parents who attended the advanced showings of the film with the subsequent discussions on drug abuse, and (2) principals, teacher,…

The purpose of this study was to establish a model for the evaluation of the quality of vocational education programs in Tennessee. A definition of educational quality was developed from a literature search and from a survey of teacher-educators and supervisory personnel. Principals of 54 secondary schools identified as having vocational education…

To determine the status of junior high industrial arts programs in Colorado and the importance of the American Vocational Association's (AVA's) 1953 and 1968 goals, questionnaires were mailed to 90 junior high industrial arts teachers, 125 counselors, and 90 principals. Usable returns from 244 (80 percent) respondents revealed that: (1) There was…

Reviewing his address of ten years ago the author states that its proposals are still germane today: more postsecondary education, strengthening the allied health organization, and obtaining more government and private funds. He also offers ten predictions for future allied health education programs. (MF)

Community college business teachers' opinions as to their inservice development needs should be considered in professional development programs, according to this summary of the author's doctoral study. Five specific recommendations are made based upon the twenty-four listed study findings and conclusions. (MF)

If bilingual education is to achieve educational quality or linguistic and cultural maintenance concomitant and radical change in the allocation of language rights and other minority rights in this country, there must be a substantial amount of political and economic power by the groups concerned. (NQ)

The history of distrust between vocational education and the Department of Labor manpower programs and the results of a national survey of CETA programs are reviewed. It is recommended that lines of communication be kept open, that differences and similarities between the programs be recognized, and that coordination be improved. (AJ)

The European Post-16 Education Strategies and Parity of Esteem project examined problems arising from the disparity in esteem as regards initial vocational education and general/academic education. The final report of this 2-year project is presented here. The study examined uppersecondary school reforms within and across eight European…

Although most users respond favorably to computerized career information systems, staff in human services agencies are sometimes resistant to the systems. (JM)

A scale measuring attitude toward physical education was developed for elementary school children in grades 4 to 7. Correlation between scores obtained on the scale and a self-rating produced coefficients ranging from .22 to .82. Reliability ranged from .57 to .81. No significant difference was found between sexes. (Author/GDC)

A 20-item scale, based upon the Estes Reading Attitude Scale, was constructed to measure elementary students' attitudes toward reading. Results supported its reliability and validity for third, fourth, and fifth graders. (The scale is included). (JKS)

This 1971-1973 evaluation of Lincoln County's Exemplary Career Education Project showed that project students in grades 1-6 excelled control groups in language development, mathematics, and occupational awareness. Ninth and tenth graders improved in attitudes and competence related to career maturity. Student, parent, teacher, and community…

Proposes a causal model whereby attitude toward welfare state programs is a function of self-interest or life experiences and of the resulting identification with either the work ethic or the social equality ideology. Uses data from the 1983 Detroit Area Study to confirm the model. Contains 66 references. (SV)

Discusses strategies for increasing long-term administrative support of experiential college programs, including identifying client groups, establishing program credibility through outside sources, developing alliances within the institution, adapting to the institutional context, working with members of the institution to help achieve their…

Discusses the possible benefits of the Goals 2000 program for Catholic school teachers and students. Indicates that, although Catholic schools are ineligible for Goals 2000 funding, they may benefit from the information availability, coalition building, and professional development opportunities. Suggests that Goals 2000 offers Catholic educators…