The guide presents descriptions of 65 unique or exemplary special education programs in California, Colorado, Kansas, Montana, New Mexico, Utah, and Washington. Programs were identified through a peer nomination process. Entries include information on project title, target population, project description, process for evaluation or analysis and…

This book presents information about programs in Oregon that are successful in serving disadvantaged youths. Fifty-eight model programs are included in this directory and are categorized under the headings of: (1) early childhood intervention; (2) early childhood education/support; (3) teen parents; (4) juvenile justice; (5) dropout prevention;…

The library directory provides separate listings for: (1) individual public libraries, which are listed alphabetically by town or city and include the name of the county; (2) multi-county public library systems, i.e., eight regional libraries that are listed by the library name; (3) single county public library systems, i.e., 13 public libraries…

A directory of programs leading to bachelor's degrees in linguistics in the United States and Canada contains major and minor requirements and brief course descriptions for 127 institutions. Program emphases and specializations are noted. (MSE)

This comprehensive treatment of the state of the publishing industry in Tanzania provides a general description of the book trade in Africa, including discussions of the types of publishers active in Africa and of the recording of African publishing output, and a review of publishing activities in Tanzania, which covers the history of Tanzanian…

This directory is a result of a 1976 study to identify rape prevention and treatment programs and resources in the United States and Canada. Seven hundred listings are included in this updated version. They include rape crisis centers, community mental health centers, medical facilities, government and police agencies, and individuals. The…

This resource guide provides educators with information about Middle East outreach programs, organizations, and publications. The first two sections present an introduction to the Middle East Outreach Council and an examination of the state of the art for Middle East outreach among universities, junior colleges, and small colleges; secondary and…

An alphabetical list by state is presented of two-year colleges which offer some type of energy instruction in the form of courses, seminars, workshops, forums, information centers, and other educational resources and/or have implemented energy conservation strategies in an effort to reduce energy costs. Each of the 823 entries provide complete…

Presented is a listing of approximately 700 institutions from around the world that are active in the field of environmental education. Information about each institution is drawn from a computerized network developed by Unesco's International Programme in Environmental Education to encourage the worldwide pooling of experience and information…

The manual summarizes information on 39 programs and services in nine agencies available for handicapped children ages birth to 5 in New York state. A matrix depicting programs and services and a fact sheet describing each program on the matrix are provided for the nine agencies: State Education Department, Department of Health, Office of Mental…

This directory lists grant and contract awards made under Title IV of the Higher Education Act of 1965. Grant awards for four discretionary grant programs (Educational Opportunity Centers, Special Services for Disadvantaged Students, Talent Search, and Upward Bound) are listed by State. The programs are arranged by the length of time the programs…

This booklet is designed to interest and recruit high school females for a career in engineering. Descriptions of employment opportunities, work responsibilities, and the engineering program at Stanford University are included. Quotes from women engineering students accompany photographs of student life at Stanford. Also provided are short…

This publication, designed for use by students, parents, educational administrators, educational planners, and researchers, provides information on educational options offered by the Chicago public school system, and cites contact persons from whom additional information can be obtained. Educational options are described for various levels…

This guidebook provides a listing of individual health careers and descriptions. Proceeding that is a brief overview of the health field followed by suggestions and procedures for effective career planning and a section regarding the use and availability of financial aid with suggestions for application. There is also a health careers calendar…

This report of a conference cosponsored by the National Rehabilitation Information Center and the Clearinghouse on the Handicapped provides background on the need for a network system to make effective use of the Rehabilitation Services Administration (RSA) funded information services, defines and explains networking concepts and terminology, and…