The journal section contains lists of federal programs, state programs, independent programs, social/recreational programs and agencies, and supportive organizations and agencies for the deaf. (SB)

This directory provides 6,140 listings of resources in learning disabilities. Resources include publications, programs, state services, instructional materials, videotape recordings, films, periodicals, tests, schools, professional texts, conferences, and government agencies. Listings are grouped into 20 chapters that cover: (1) adult literacy;…

The Directory on Supportive and Rehabilitation Programs and Services for the Deaf usually gives names of contacts in listings for federal, state, and independent programs; social/recreational programs and agencies; and supportive organizations and agencies. (MC)

The magnitude of the underrepresentation of African Americans, Hispanic Americans, and Native Americans in mathematics-dependent fields is well known. This directory, organized by the Strengthening Underrepresented Minority Mathematics Achievement (SUMMA) Consortium, is a reference for students, faculty, and others to learn about extra-curricular…

This directory provides information on summer higher education programs ranging from 1 week to several months, and on short courses of varying lengths in the fall, winter, and spring that take place in countries other than the United States. An introductory section describes the organization of the listings, which provide program sponsor and name,…

This is the twelfth edition of the most comprehensive reference book covering the wide range of learning disabilities resources available nationwide. This directory contains well over 7,000 entries and covers the schools, learning centers, vocational training programs, associations and organizations, and government agencies involved in learning…

Lists internships, work experience, cooperative education, and university research programs for American-Indian and minority college students, as well as summer programs for middle school and high school students. Lists 28 programs alphabetically; entries contain a short program description, prerequisites, deadlines and requirements for…

This issue of "Illinois Libraries" is designed to serve as a general reference tool on services for special populations, with a focus on the blind and physically handicapped. It is organized in three sections: general articles; reports on three Library Services and Construction Act (LSCA) funded projects; and listings of resources to…

Internships enable secondary and college students to gain experience, learn how an agency functions, and establish a network of contacts within organizations. Thirty-two summer internships, co-ops, and minority school programs are listed alphabetically. Each entry contains a brief program description, prerequisites, deadline for applications, and…

This directory contains the descriptions of a sample of approximately 150 summer programs offered to high school students by colleges and universities in various regions of the United States. Each entry provides: (1) a brief program description; (2) information regarding application procedures, costs, deadlines, and availability of financial…

The directory provides information on 110 recreational object-oriented summer programs which are appropriate for the placement of institutionalized children and which have staffs experienced in working with multiply handicapped children or are willing to integrate such children into their activities. Maps are provided showing the location of camps…

The special section contains information on federal programs, state programs, independent programs, social/recreational programs and agencies, and supportive organizations and agencies serving the deaf. (SBH)

This directory promotes global education, emphasizes the importance of experiencing different cultures as a means of becoming sensitized to the variety of perspectives in the world, and offers students and faculty information information about a variety of international programs. Data and descriptions in the directory are based on responses (N=97)…

This guide provides descriptions of 1,862 summer and short-term academic and language study-abroad programs that range from one-week language study courses to full-summer or semester-length university programs. An introductory section provides information on the Institute of International Education (IIE), IIE publications, the use of the guide,…

Information is provided on U.S. summer learning offerings, such as courses, institutes, and workshops, that are open to foreign nationals but about which information is hard to find. While many of the courses and programs are strictly academic, others provide a cultural orientation to the United States, and some mix academic or vocational training…