The proposed standards for the accreditation of elementary schools within the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools region, contained in this booklet, were approved on December 20, 1974. The accreditation of elementary schools is intended to strengthen the interrelatedness of all levels of education and enable the elementary schools to…

This is the sixth edition of the Guide to Graduate Departments of Geography in the United States and Canada designed to assist college and university departments in answering the many inquiries received from students concerning graduate training in geography. It provides a comprehensive listing of information about requirements, course offerings,…

The directory lists approximately 115 summer programs for handicapped children in the metropolitan Washington, D. C. area as of May 1974. Services are listed alphabetically within sections for D. C., Maryland, or Virginia. Included are services for the following handicapping conditions: diabetes, emotional disturbance and behavior problems,…

This directory lists sources for the funding of assistive technology for people with disabilities. Introductory information urges determination of what assistive technology is needed and the gathering of all necessary information (such as primary and secondary disabilities, employment history, income and expenses, and health insurance) prior to…

This resource booklet provides information on teacher education programs, approved by the state of North Carolina, available at public and non-public institutions. Each listing includes the name of the institution, deans and provosts, telephone and fax numbers, and information on terms, enrollment, support, other accreditation, and date of first…

This compendium of current practices contains descriptions of urban maternal and child health (MCH) programs. Many of the programs profiled have not been evaluated formally, but the profiles provide a starting point for examining what really works in MCH programs. Most of the 92 profiles are about improving access to care for urban children and…

The article lists books, guides, news sheets, and resources on postsecondary programs for learning-disabled students. Entries cover sources of college programs, recently funded programs, existent college programs, college tests, funding sources and employment, information sources, government supported/related publications, and adult groups. (SW)

Cites five innovative projects in China studies operating in elementary and secondary schools. One of several articles on China studies in this journal issue. (SJL)

Programs in athletic administration and sport management offered by four Canadian institutions are briefly outlined with information including availability of financial aid, degree requirements, and program description. (JMF)

The directory lists community organizations (by state) offering services to deaf and hearing-impaired persons. Organizations listed offer such services as charitable assistance, advocacy/legal services, counseling, crisis intervention, drug/alcohol rehabilitation, interpreting services, job placement, adult literacy, psychiatric services, and…

Lists undergraduate degree programs in environmental studies at Canadian institutions including combined degrees, college diplomas, post-diplomas, and joint offerings. (WRM)

This 1992 edition provides basic information on all research projects funded by the Division of Innovation and Development, Office of Special Education Programs, U.S. Department of Education, through December 1991. Abstracts of 198 projects are separated into 10 sections according to the primary focus of the study. The 10 sections include:…

This comprehensive sourcebook provides information on over 2,300 programs, organizations, and publications that serve as resources in international studies and global education. The book is divided into three major sections: general programs, organizations, and sources; programs, organizations, and sources focusing on a world region; and programs,…

Contracting with the private sector is not new to public schools, but what is new is the scope of the services and programs offered by businesses and used by schools. This publication presents responses to a survey completed by 354 school districts belonging to the National School Boards Association (NSBA) about privatizing a wide array of school…

Rural areas lag behind urban areas in access to information technologies. Public institutions play a critical role in extending the benefits of information technologies to those who would not otherwise have access. The most successful rural telecommunications plans address barriers to use, such as unawareness of the benefits, technophobia, the…