Names and types of career information publications that are frequently available in secondary schools are listed, showing the percent of schools that had each publication and the ranking of its availability. Descriptive information on some of the publications listed in the table is also included. (CT)

This article reviews current resources on computer-assisted instruction. Included are sources of software and hardware evaluations, advances in current technology, research, an information hotline, and inventories of available technological assistance. (DB)

This guide is a preliminary tool to be used to introduce online ready reference searching of government documents. The first half includes basic guidelines for determining whether a question warrants a ready reference search, selecting appropriate databases, and searching techniques; administrative notes and procedures; and guidelines denoting the…

With this ready-reference and resource, educators can make every day a holiday for their students--from January 1 to December 31. This book, for grades K-12, is organized chronologically and lists holidays and multicultural events from around the world for every day of the year--historic happenings, birthdays, famous firsts, inventions, and other…

Outlines genealogical materials available in microform in general and specifically at the New York Public Library. (Author/CLB)

Booklets that explain how to grow a peanut plant, save the bald eagle, or make jewelry from rice are available free or at minimal cost to schools. Seventeen sources of materials are listed. They cover such diverse topics as geology, wildlife, the sea and water, food, and crafts. (PP)

The legacies of all cultures can be found in their creations--their arts, their celebrations, and their traditions. This book is designed to help educators introduce students to the diversity of people around the world through creative, hands-on activities based on cultural traditions. It offers teachers, librarians, and parents access to 28,000…

This handbook addresses the most frequently asked questions about international travel and exchange and gives suggestions to help parents, students, and school personnel avoid some of the problems arising from exchange activity. Chapters include information about: criteria for evaluating and selecting foreign travel and study programs;…

Asserts that elementary and middle school counselors are concerned about how to prevent substance abuse among students and how to identify substance abuse when it occurs. Discusses facts about various drugs, their effects, and evidence of abuse. Includes discussions of alcohol, stimulants, inhalants, cocaine, psychedelics, depressants, narcotics,…

Suggestions are given in three development areas: training new employees (functions and related areas to cover); references for new staff (recommended reading, information clearinghouses, and publications to stay informed); and staff management (characteristics of successful fund-raisers and development offices, and performance evaluation). (MSE)

Prepared for the mental health professional or administrator who is involved in the planning, developing, or implementation of an automated information system in a mental health environment, this guide is limited to the electronic processing and storage of information for management and clinical functions. Management application areas include…

This nine-part guide provides resources on various topics and issues related disarmament, development, and economic conversion. They include: (1) recent publications (with their tables of contents provided, when applicable); (2) research institutes; (3) non-governmental organizations with primary contacts for information; (4) research and…

This resource guide is designed to: (1) stimulate development of student energy research projects; (2) expose students to research problems important to Ohio's science- and engineering-related industries; (3) strengthen the working relationship between science, mathematics, and English teachers in promoting technical communication skills; (4)…

The resource guide, designed for Australian educators in need of information about or skills in cross-cultural communication, lists print and audiovisual materials, personnel, and current projects in intercultural communication. Its contents were gathered by database search, survey, and interview. Introductory chapters describe the guide's…

This guide identifies resource organizations, agencies, and federal publications that provide information on employment of and employment services for handicapped persons. The first three sections contain brief summaries of (1) programs to assist disabled persons in obtaining employment, (2) programs creating job opportunities for disabled…