This loose-leaf directory of identified California state agency libraries and information sources lists names of staff, address of agency, hours, subject strengths, circulation policies, and services of each agency. Information was collected through questionnaire survey, and telephone and personal interviews. Directory entries are arranged by…

This report documents the successful coordination of two agencies, the Teacher Corps of the Office of Education (Department of Health, Education, and Welfare) and the Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention of the Law Enforcement Assistance Administration (Department of Justice), in the establishment of a joint program, the School…

The document summarizes data collected from 40 State Education Agency Part B administrators responding to a survey asking states to report information relative to the Local Education Agency application process, management of flo-thru of Part B funds, management of incentive grant funds, use of discretionary Part B funds, and promotion of inservice…

The report documents findings from a study of the changes over a 2-year period in abusive or neglectful behavior of 171 parents. Interview and case record data are said to indicate that 76% of the Ss had shown some signs of improvement in their ability to give adequate physical care and 75% in their ability to provide emotional care. Most…

This directory providing an overview of current educational communication networks and activities was designed to improve educational information access and dissemination. It is a descriptive guide to some of the major private-sector resources in educational dissemination within seven general categories: education associations, professional…

Proceedings of a workshop on the need to establish a close working relationship between the medical, legal, and social work professions in the management of child abuse is presented. An introduction by Frank Beal is followed by welcoming remarks by Pennsylvania Governor Milton Shapp. Speeches by Elizabeth Davoren, Eli Newberger, and Vincent…

This monograph is intended to provide readers with a more informed understanding of the current state of coordination in vocational education planning. The report consists of three chapters and two appendixes. Following the introduction (chapter 1), the second chapter describes general processes and procedures that are useful for facilitating…

Information is presented for the vocational educator who wants to know about the opportunities and incentives for establishing closer ties between local vocational education systems and activities authorized by the Comprehensive Employment and Training Act (CETA). The first of three sections describes the philosophical and organizational…

As part of a symposium on challenges and problems of adult education researchers in different settings, recent research activities at one private independent research organization were examined. Three projects of the American Instituties for Research (AIR) were reviewed, all relating to adult development and aging. The first examined career…

The Bridge Youth Advocacy Program is designed to provide an alternative community based service for status offenders (10 to 18 years old) diverted from the juvenile justice system and to increase approprite use of social services by the police, court, and magistrates. Governed by the Catholic Social Services of Luzerne County (Pennsylvania), the…

A handbook on the organizational structure and management practices of the Literacy Volunteers of America, Inc. (LVA), is presented. An outline of LVA's structure and policies is presented as basic training for leaders before they begin the planning and operational phases. The activity of starting an affiliate is described with respect to interim…

The document--one third of which consists of appendixes--presents the final report of a 3 year national study to evaluate the quality and quantity of minority participation in the developmental disabilities (DD) movement, in such areas as service recipients, planning, policy formation, administration, and decision making. Study objectives were to…

This guide is intended for Youth Conservation Corps (YCC) unit managers and staff. It provides philosophies, concepts, methods, and techniques for integrating environmental awareness in YCC camp programs. Also discussed are urban youth and the YCC, and the roles of Federal and State agencies. (SB)

BECAUSE THE PROBLEMS OF EDUCATING SOCIALLY DISADVANTAGED CHILDREN EXTEND FAR BEYOND CLASSROOM WALLS, GUIDANCE COUNSELORS MUST CONSIDER THE ECONOMIC, SOCIAL, AND POLITICAL FACTORS WHICH AFFECT THE LIVES OF THESE CHILDREN. IN GUIDING THE NEGRO CHILD, FOR EXAMPLE, THE COUNSELOR SHOULD BE AWARE OF THE HOUSING AND EMPLOYMENT PROBLEMS WHICH THIS CHILD'S…

A SURVEY OF EXISTING LEGISLATION, PLANS, AND PROCEDURES FOR ESTABLISHING JUNIOR COLLEGES LED TO THE PREPARATION OF A SET OF SIX SUGGESTED GUIDELINES--(1) NEED FOR ENABLING LEGISLATION, CRITERIA FOR ESTABLISHMENT, AND PROCEDURES FOR ESTABLISHMENT, (2) 15 SEQUENTIAL STEPS, NOT ALL OF WHICH MAY BE NEEDED IN EVERY SITUATION, (3) DEVELOPMENT BY THE…