A clearinghouse for information about microcomputer-based educational applications has been established at the Northwest Regional Educational Laboratory (NWREL). The clearinghouse, MicroSIFT (Microcomputer Software and Information for Teachers), is a central project of NWREL's Computer Technology Program. A primary concern has been the development…

The booklet contains descriptions of 15 Handicapped Children's Early Education Program (HCEEP) projects as well as descriptions of special education projects developed with funds from other sources. The first section contains an overview of all HCEEP programs; identifies the special class of children who are targets for HCEEP efforts; and briefly…

This directory lists programs and courses with an EVIST orientation, and other programs and courses related to EVIST as compiled from 2,000 questionnaires sent to educational institutions in all 50 states. EVIST-oriented programs are listed alphabetically by name of institution under two general categories: science, technology, and human values;…

Program information on nine federal library programs and 76 federal library-related programs is provided for use by libraries seeking funding sources for projects which have been proposed to meet their assessed needs. A grantsmanship bibliography is included, as well as five indexes: an applicant eligibility index, an authorization index, a…

The seventh in a series (EC 114 401-409) of reports on community recreation for the handicapped presents descriptions of information sources on special recreation. Among the organizations covered are the American Alliance for Health, Physical Education and Recreation; Boy Scouts of America; Committee on Recreation and Leisure of the U.S.…

A reference source to the University Council on Education for Public Responsibility, the document covers the formation, functions, and development of the Council over the past 14 years. Chapter 1 provides an historical background of the Council. The following two chapters describe specific cooperative projects initiated by the Council. One project…

A directory of 4,013 hospital-administered allied health and nursing programs throughout the United States is presented in the document. Section 1, Guide to Training Programs, is designed for guidance counselors, students, and health planners. It contains an alphabetical listing of training programs within major occupational categories and…

Set forth in the booklet are the national apprenticeship and training standards for the training of lithographers, photoengravers, gravure workers, bookbinders, and finishers as developed and recommended by the Graphic Arts International Union in cooperation with the Bureau of Apprenticeship and Training, U.S. Department of Labor. The objective of…

The role of vocational education youth organizations in the instructional program is discussed in the brief pamphlet. Common aims and purposes as well as short summary statements are presented about Future Farmers of America (FFA), Future Homemakers of America (FHA), Distributive Education Clubs of America (DECA), Vocational Industrial Clubs of…

The directory provides information on approximately 425 service programs for children with severe mental illnesses including autism and schizophrenia. Programs are listed alphabetically by name within state groupings. Usually provided are name, address, telephone number, name of director, and information on whether the program is day or…

This directory is an annotated listing of organizations concerned with the study of conflict between nations and the peaceful resolution of such conflicts. The main goal of the directory is to foster communication among both practical and scholarly workers in the field of international education. The organizations are cited in alphabetical order.…

Approximately 275 Federal programs support some form of lifelong learning. While the majority of the lifelong learning programs are administered by the various agencies within HEW, a significant number of programs are run by such Federal agencies as the Department of Justice, the National Foundation on the Arts and Humanities, and the Smithsonian…

The directory of programs for preschool, elementary, and secondary deaf children in the United States and Canada lists states and provinces alphabetically. Most of the 832 programs listed include entries designating program name and type and number of students and staff. A tabular summary is also provided. (DB)

A listing is provided of the institutions in each state that offer degrees and specializations in health education. Names and addresses of people to contact are included. (DF)

The article discusses the flexibility of microcomputers in special education and presents answers to questions asked by parents and teachers on such aspects as needed training, quality of educational software, and guidelines for purchasing. A list of 25 sources of instructional courseware is included. (CL)