Reviews a book which presents a critical analysis of the National Academy of Sciences and its advisory function. Documents in detail case studies involving a variety of government and industry intrusions into the Academy's handling of six major technological problems. (GS)

Career guidance is a vital part of programs in many agency settings across the country. In this article the author highlights the work being done in such places as rehabilitation centers, employment agencies, and various human development corporations. (Author)

Current employment projections of future manpower needs, produced by individual State employment security agencies, are now available for all States and nearly all Standard Metropolitan Statistical Areas having 250,000 inhabitants or more. A chart showing data coverage for each State includes State agency addresses and telephone numbers for…

A plan for a long term tracking system for handicapped children (birth to 5 years old) in Illinois is considered. The plan, based on agreements among five state agencies, could be used in a variety of ways, including for direct client care, statistical recordkeeping, and service evaluation. Advantages of an interactive system are identified, and…

The final report summarizes goals and accomplishments of a project which developed and field tested materials to facilitate interagency cooperation in serving exceptional persons. The project developed a manual (which is appended) designed to acquaint the reader with major research findings on interagency agreement; describe a model for…

The report lists accomplishments of a three year project in which nonhandicapped and handicapped preschool children participated in a curriculum modeled after Piagetian and social learning theory. Accomplishments are discussed for the following aspects: direct and supplementary services for children, parent/family participation, expanded services,…

This booklet describes the refugee resettlement activities of Church World Service (CWS), and explains the process of refugee sponsorship that constitute a major CWS concern. CWS is a cooperative organization of churches that serve as the relief and development arm of the National Council of Churches of Christ in the U.S.A. The booklet reviews the…

In April, 1981, a survey was distributed to state agencies responsible for teacher certification and placement in each of the states and territories (District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, and the Virgin Islands). This document reflects the status of placement services (for elementary, secondary, and higher education levels) in each of the respective…

Schools of education should spend at least eighteen months in planning for a team visit by the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education (N.C.A.T.E.). During this time, a coordinator and a steering committee of five to seven faculty members direct the process of preparation. Subcommittees should assume the responsibility of preparing…

The number of decision-makers in higher education has increased, and resolution of issues has gravitated toward the state level. Since World War II the trend has been toward centralizing authority in state higher education coordinating and governing boards. Issues such as access and aid to higher education or statewide collective bargaining…

This trainer's manual contains complete instructions and resource references for delivering the management skills program designed to upgrade the skills and performance of managerial personnel in the alcoholism field. It provides four areas of information: (1) course content and methodology, target audience, assumptions and suggestions; (2)…

The state administrative agency in public sector labor relations acts as an impartial third party, administering legislation concerning public sector labor relations. When a dispute arises about any aspect of the labor-management relationship covered by law, the administrative agency steps in to resolve the dispute in a fair and impartial way. The…