A study reviewed 19 reports involving child-abuse fatality or serious child-protection concerns in Wales. Family characteristics and seven practice themes emerging from the analysis are discussed: insufficient assessment, interagency communication, responsibility, large number of professionals involved, role of general practitioners, insufficient…

A survey of 58 university-affiliated programs serving persons with mental retardation and developmental disabilities (MR/DD) found that 74% were affiliated with a school of social work and identified types of and settings for MR/DD training opportunities. Results suggest that potential exists for creating and expanding such training relationships.…

This study examined current practices and perceptions of 345 supported-employment-provider agencies regarding extended services. Findings indicate that provider agencies were underutilizing natural support networks within consumers' workplaces for essential extended-support needs and that the majority of consumers were only receiving the minimal…

Discusses the Defense Language Institute's Foreign Language Center's (DLIFLC) annual program review. Representatives from the Army, Air Force, Marine Corps, HQ TRADOC, National Security Agency, Defense Intelligence Agency, and the Office of the Assistant Secretary of Defense for Command, Control, Communication, and Intelligence met to discuss…

A survey of 164 accounting departments found that more of those accredited by American Association of Colleges and Schools of Business used assessment for planning purposes. More of those accredited by Association of Collegiate Business Schools and Programs used assessment results for instructional changes. (SK)

Compares masters in social work field instruction at one local and two distance campus locations. Presents a four-step methodology for designing, implementing, and evaluating such programs. Data from 1,578 students includes their perceptions of local and home-campus program resources, program responsiveness to local agency structures and culture,…

Provides a comprehensive picture of federal financial support for education. Data from the budget offices of federal agencies show that the federal government provides support for education well beyond programs funded through the Department of Education. After adjustment for inflation, federal support had increased 47% between fiscal year 1990 and…

The first of three studies on interagency activity among state agencies delivering or funding employment services focuses on identifying exemplary models and strategies used in interagency agreements to improve delivery of supported employment services. Interagency agreements were most frequent with state agencies that specialized in or had…

Relates the history of restriction of access to the Aid to Dependent Children and Aid to Families with Dependent Children programs. Examines how intrastate and interstate policies affected the enactment of work requirements for aid. Shows that intrastate politics had the greatest effect, but that policies spread among states in similar situations.…

A study explored the characteristic similarities and differences of 696 children with serious emotional disturbances being served in community-similar urban systems of care as a function of their referral source. Results found the children did not share uniform sociodemographic and psychosocial profiles as a function of the referral agency.…

A national survey of 243 community agencies evaluated services provided for individuals with developmental disabilities who exhibit high-risk sexual behaviors and identified issues and service gaps. Common offenses were sexual behavior in public situations, inappropriate involvement of others, and involvement of minors. Major issues and problems…

Briefly outlines Slovenia's young democracy and describes Children's Parliament as an example of cooperation of the state and non-governmental organizations in the field of children's rights. Presents main findings of the Cross-Cultural Study on the Rights of the Child in which a nationally representative sample of children, their teachers, and…

Discusses the use of electronic portfolios as a means of easy access for accrediting boards and the public to information about an institution's achievement of student learning outcomes and quality improvement efforts. Such portfolios can substitute for traditional efforts or augment them with examples of how standards are being met. (SLD)

Describes accreditation guidelines that are being developed to include electronically delivered educational programs and corporate training. Explains guidelines drafted by the Western Cooperative for Educational Telecommunications (WCET) and the Global Alliance for Transnational Education (GATE). (LRW)

Presents a vision of how the agency-based GILS (Government Information Locator Service) will be implemented to help the public locate and access information throughout the Federal Government. Topics include policy context, the user perspective, data and information, the provider perspective, design principles, functional requirements, and GILS…