The "Annual Disability Statistics Compendium" and its compliment, the "Annual Disability Statistics Supplement," are publications of statistics about people with disabilities and about the government programs which serve them. The "Compendium" and "Supplement" are designed to serve as a summary of government…

The "Annual Disability Statistics Compendium" is a publication of statistics about people with disabilities and about the government programs which serve them. It is modeled after the "Statistical Abstracts of the United States," published yearly by the U.S. Department of Commerce. The "Compendium" is designed to…

The "Annual Disability Statistics Compendium" is a publication of statistics on people with disabilities and government programs that serve the population with disabilities and is modeled after the Statistical Abstracts of the United States, published yearly by the U.S. Department of Commerce. The "Compendium" is designed to…

This results improvement resource guide includes a listing of TA&D programs and centers that provide technical assistance related to academic achievement results improvement for students with disabilities. The website URL, target audience(s), and purpose are provided for each center/program. In addition, a brief example describing the…

This handbook is directed at students in search of internship programs. It provides concise, factual information about 11 statewide and 2 regional internship programs, Urban Corps internships, and important directories of specific internships, with information on how to get hold of them, who's eligible for each program, and what's included in…

This document is designed to review the general provisions of various sources of student financial aid (federal, state, and private) and, to explain the operating procedures of the Basic Educational Opportunity Grant Program. This document is essential, since the Basic Grant Program is based on the concept of entitlement. It is necessary that all…

The article explains how to choose a college, the admissions process, financial aid, and Federal student financial assistance programs -- both the Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA) Scholarship Program and Office of Education Financial Aid Programs. The Appendix includes a glossary, programs and aid in specific professional areas, BIA Area Office…

In this guide four career education resource areas are identified in four sections. In section 1 community resources are discussed in terms of finding material and human resources, conducting a community survey, coordinating and consolidating resources, and examining exemplary practices. Four exhibits are included: (1) individual career resources…

Volume 2 of the 19-volume Highway Safety Program Manual (which provides guidance to State and local governments on preferred highway safety practices) describes the purposes and specific objectives of motor vehicle registration. Federal authority for vehicle registration and general policies regarding vehicle registration systems are outlined.…

This is a handbook designed for use by the Maryland library community to exert influence on behalf of libraries. Indicating the necessity to get federal support to libraries, it gives handy information about organizing for action. A chart of the Maryland legislative coalition and information network with the names and addresses of members is…

This guidebook has been developed to support and coordinate efforts across Pennsylvania to increase the connections between farms and schools. It is written for schools and school districts--and especially for food service directors, teachers, administrators, school nurses, and school health and wellness committees. It is also written for farmers…

This report attempts to clarify Title I requirements in order to enhance the development of new State and local special programs and the modification of existing programs in a manner that conforms to Title I rules. Five fundamental areas are addressed. These include: (1) the basic requirements contained in the Title I legal framework applicable to…

Part of a series designed to assist California school districts with the implementation of career education in K-12, this resource guide covers the wealth of experience and information available from government resources at the local, state, and federal levels and from resources in the community. Sources are listed that offer access to materials…

This document is intended to assist state and local administrators and other persons working with special needs persons in strengthening the transition of learners with special needs to workplaces and continuing education programs. Most of the literature and resources cited pertain to transition for youth and adults who are handicapped or…

Plans and programs come in response to need. Citizens of our democracy have need of greater opportunities for truth-seeking under competent guidance. The people are hungry for increased understanding of the problems which beset them and their communities. They have a right to expect their institutions of education to give them help in their study…