The Rehabilitation Act of 1973 mandated state rehabilitation agencies to conduct annual evaluations of their programs. This study assesses rehabilitation program evaluation needs. The data were collected through a content analysis of the program and financial plans submitted to the Rehabilitation Services Administration by state agencies during…

Examines voluntary associations of the aged. A substantial majority of respondents were affiliated and more than one-half had multiple affiliations. Women were more active in voluntary groups than men. Those belonging to multiple associations were more active in each association than individuals with only one affiliation. (Author)

Describes the American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy's entry into continuing education on a voluntary basis for its members, the organization's cooperation with other mental health professional groups, and mentions the strong role that consumer protection plays in encouraging continuing education for professional persons. (Author)

Through a survey of conference attendees, this study identified major goals and objectives for youth camping programs. Implications are drawn for the future of camping as a recreational, educational, and therapeutic tool of social institutions. (SJL)

The RSVP (Retired Senior Volunteer Program) in E. St. Louis is described. How the program got started, guidelines, funding information, and testimony from the volunteers themselves are included. (CT)

Considered are the special needs of physically disabled adolescents and the development of community programs to serve these needs. Several New York City programs are described as examples of program development models. Noted is the lack of programs incorporating teens who use wheelchairs into mainstreamed programs. (DB)

After examining the existing legal standards governing free speech and equal access in representation elections, the author analyzes various reform possibilities and suggests a unified approach for legislative action. Available from the University of Pennsylvania Law School, 3400 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19104; $3.00 sc.…

Examines the overlapping state and federal avenues for remedying employment discrimination cases and the role of different statutes of limitation in denying justice to affected parties. Available from the Law Review, University of West Los Angeles, 10811 West Washington Boulevard, Culver City, California 90230; $4.00/issue. (IRT)

This is a directory of societies throughout the world that are interested in the various aspects of geology. The societies are primarily professional organizations but state geologic surveys are also included. (SA)

Describes a program of peer supervision, consultation and specialized training that was implemented when the supervisor of four caseworkers (providing services to children living at home) was laid off. (Author/RH)

This paper includes a review of forces militating toward increased state coordination/control of higher education; brief descriptions of the manner and extent of coordination/control in various states; and a delineation of pros and cons of increased control through unified systems of higher education within the states. (Author/SJL)

This article offers a framework for training child welfare workers and supervisors to stop and prevent foster care drift and to achieve permanency goals. (Author/DB)

The Art Learning Resource Center provides a concentrated art experience for fifth graders in the Omaha Public Schools. The program utilizes collections of the Joslyn Art Museum, community resources, and guest artists as motivation for the awareness, appreciation and production of art. A sample lesson on Greek art is included. (Author/SJL)

Summarizes trends in the dissemination and exchange of geoscience information. Two major themes in 1980 are (1) the growth and development of computerized data bases, and (2) increased cooperation among professional organizations and government agencies. (Author/WB)

A study of nontraditional education conducted by the Council on Postsecondary Accreditation emphasized the need for the development of reliable means of evaluating educational achievements and learning outcomes and the necessity for accrediting agencies to assume leadership in this process. (SK)