The use of simulation holds promise for the future of dietetics education in its ability to replace up to 30% of the 1,000 required supervised practice hours for the training of future Registered Dietitian Nutritionists. Even more so, simulation is a teaching tool. When done well, such alternate learning experiences can challenge students in a…

This report discusses the implementation of a parent education program in a Long Island community. A questionnaire, which addressed the community's need for information for parents on child care services, was sent to the community's child care facilities. Responses indicated that parents had difficulty in locating an early childhood program, and…

The New York State High School Equivalency Testing Program is for adult residents of the state who have not completed their high school education in the regular manner. An adult who obtains satisfactory scores on the High School Level tests of General Educational Development (GED) Tests is eligible to receive a New York State high school…

Conducted for leaders in recreational facilities for the elderly, this seminar concentrated on how to revive, stimulate, or develop older people's capacity for emotional satisfaction through the arts, including theater, music, films, dance, and the visual arts. Ideas on program planning and locating and choosing cultural resources were also…

Divided into three parts, this booklet is designed to assist guidance counselors and administrators in identifying financial programs which aid migrant students in obtaining a higher education within the State University of New York (SUNY) system. Part I lists 18 common student financial aid programs available within SUNY. These include grants,…

Compiled from survey responses, this publication constitutes the second edition of a guide to established outdoor and environmental education centers in the State of New York. Organized by region (Environmental Conservation Regions of New York State) and by county, approximately 80 entries are presented. Each entry includes: (1) the center's name,…

Information is provided about the four-year undergraduate colleges of the State University of New York for 1979. The profile concerns the location and a brief description of the campuses; the general availability, type, and requirements of housing; campus activities; enrollment figures for fall l977, tuition costs, admission criteria, academic…

Divided into three parts, this booklet is designed to assist guidance counselors and administrators in identifying financial programs which aid migrant students in obtaining a higher education within the State University of New York (SUNY) system. Part I lists 16 common student financial aid programs which are available within SUNY. These include…

This directory to grant aid for public libraries in New York State has been prepared for use and distribution by the New York State Subcommittee on Libraries. It lists possible funding sources in three categories: Federal library sources, other Federal sources, and private sources. Information on eligibility, purpose, type, amount, and address is…

Contained in this alphabetized, occupational education directory are the names of secondary and post-secondary education programs offered by New York's public and private institutions. Listed alphabetically by county, only licensed, registered, or approved schools and programs are included. (SN)

This booklet is designed to enable New York State residents lacking a complete high school education to apply for and obtain a state equivalency diploma. It includes eligibility requirements, application procedures, score requirements, descriptions of the four General Educational Development (GED) tests, how to prepare for the GED tests,…

This handbook contains a wide variety of material which has been compiled into one publication as an easy reference for the art teacher. It will be particularly valuable to the new teacher and to the college student preparing for a career in art education. Though much of the handbook is relevant only to New York State, other sections are of…

This resource book provides information on part-time master's degree programs at colleges in Northeastern New York State. The various programs are organized into three groupings: major graduate fields, individual programs, and colleges. Provided are lists of specific programs and the college(s) where they are offered; an alphabetical listing of…

A comprehensive directory of New York State services for migrant and seasonal farm workers is presented. Brief program descriptions--as well as the names of managerial personnel, addresses, and phone numbers for the numerous agencies related to migrant or seasonal farm programs--are given for the following: the State Department of Agriculture and…

The purpose of the study was to increase the educational mobility of the secondary occupational program graduate by disseminating current statewide information on the high school academic course units required for admissions consideration to associate degree college programs preparing for occupational entry. To obtain data on specific admissions…