Since many states are currently revising their teacher certification regulations, at least five major issues are raised: (1) evaluation of competencies, (2) differentiated staff, (3) tenure, (4) merit pay, and (5) the related problems of certification levels, obsolescence of skills, renewal certificates, and hence, inservice education. An…

This report examines past and present procedures of private employment agencies by studying the history, abuses, and social control of the agencies, professionalism of the agent, and the nature of the relationship between the applicant and agent. Private employment agencies started in this country around 1820, and have grown to about 7,600…

Presents the text from a brochure for parents whose children are to be placed in foster care. The function of the parents, the social agency, and the foster family are discussed. (BRT)

The Office of Human Development Services within the Department of Health, Education, and Welfare has announced that the Administration for Native Americans will include: a commissioner served by a Native American Advisory Group; an Intra-Departmental Council on Indian Affairs; and Offices of Program Operations and Planning and Program Development.…

The accomplishments and motivations of John P. Clum's assignment as Bureau of Indian Affairs' agent at the San Carlos Reservation in the Arizona Territory of 1874-1877 are detailed in this article. (JC)

Discusses the role of the State Approving Agency (SAA) in assisting states with their Veterans Education Programs that originated with the G.I. Bill. SAAs continue to help states by providing monitoring services and advising or consulting as needed. (JOW)

This article presents an overview of the issues and problems of the placement for adoption of an 'at risk' (possible mentally handicapped) child in Western Australia. (Author)

Identifies the elements of refugee resettlement efforts undertaken by government and voluntary agencies and the distribution of responsibility for their accomplishment. Focuses on the Southeast Asian refugee movement to the United States to illustrate current and evolving relationships among agencies. (Author/MK)

Examines the history and function of the relationship between social work and day care in the United States. (CM)

Accountants have urged "harmonization" of standards between the Governmental Accounting Standards Board and the Financial Accounting Standards Board, recommending similar reporting of like transactions. However, varying display of similar accounting events does not necessarily indicate disharmony. The potential for problems because of…

Investigated referral activities of 45 agencies with respect to agency referral patterns and professionals' appraisal of adolescents' health care status. Combined analysis of qualitative and quantitative data provided valuable insight into problems of unmet adolescent health care needs and underutilization of adolescent health care services.…

Investigates the attitudes of volunteer counselors toward clients with alcohol problems and the counselors' commitment to their agencies. Results indicate the importance of role recognition by agencies in enhancing counselor attitudes toward their work; levels of experience also appears to be significant. (Author/MKA)