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)

Describes how the National Diffusion Network and Public Schools for Cooperative Research, a Tennessee school study council, have worked together. (IRT)

The comparative properties of interacting organizations were examined as determinants of the nature of relations between organizations. Comparative properties of organizational domain were found to be important sets of variables for explaining interdependence, providing a context in which relationships occur, and serving as forces that impel or…

Barriers to successful cooperation include apathy, competitiveness, lack of understanding of each other's roles, and failure to involve administrators. Although successful ventures are numerous and innovative, there is a need to achieve the ultimate goal--to satisfy the needs of patrons and to enable both school and public libraries to work more…

A national computer services network simulation model was used in a 3-day gaming exercise involving 16 institutional teams who made decisions about their likely long-term network participation. Participants were able to react to others' decisions and actions, and to critical overriding political, economical, and organizational issues. (CMV)

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)

The author presents results from a networking needs survey of 692 leaders involved in vocational education, special education, rehabilitation, and other related programs. Findings indicate that networking does currently take place in the area of vocational/special education. Recommendations on how to increase participation are given. (CH)

Administrative human service units require an information system that supports decisions regarding case management, treatment planning, monitoring, and evaluation. An integrated information system that utilizes a relational database for both direct practice and administrative decision making is described. (Author/ABB)

Addresses the American Psychological Association (APA) reorganization plans developed by the Task Force on the Structure of APA, and their impact on Division 17, the Division of Counseling Psychology. Discusses accreditation, specialization, model guidelines for state licensure and graduate education. Expresses concern regarding the Assemblies'…

The author describes the historic role of nongovernmental organizations (NGOs) and calls NGOs the "Third Forum." He talks about the variety of organizations in this group and factors that affect their popularity. He identifies some of the major NGOs working in the field of adult education. Issues are discussed. (CH)

Lists both general and specific objectives of the National Association of Schools of Theatre (NAST) Constitution. Describes the NAST accreditation processes. (MS)

This article looks at labor agencies in various economic and political settings and compares them with the U. S. Department of Labor. (JOW)

Describes the purposes, origins, and evolution of accreditation; assesses the strengths and weaknesses of the accreditation process and the measures and indicators applied during the process; discusses the results of accreditation; and offers recommendations for improvement of the process. (DMM)

Reports on a study to determine differences between the self-evaluations completed by personnel at 28 Missouri high schools during accreditation studies and the assessments completed by visiting team members. Finds general agreement except in the areas of student behavior and media services. (DMM)

The author directs attention to the historical development of the relations between the government of the Netherlands and the various voluntary organizations in the fields of education and information directed toward adults. Four periods are distinguished, each comprising approximately 50 years. (CH)