Explores various topics and issues concerning trends which are related to electronic learning. They include: improved educational opportunities, role of the National Diffusion Network, school-based demonstration projects, use of technology in science writing classes, importance of basic education, and shifting career patterns. (JN)

Past educational provisions for the school-aged handicapped child in New Zealand are reviewed and the assessment class--which provides for on-going assessment and placement of the educable mentally retarded and/or otherwise handicapped child up to the age of 7--is described. (SB)

This report is an indepth study of the competency movement. It probes current methods of constructing, administering, evaluating, and explaining competency tests; it gives detailed accounts of specific state and local programs; it presents case histories that can enable the administrator and educator to benefit from the experience of others; and…

This document includes twenty-four papers which were presented at the Third National Conference on Career Education in Detroit, Michigan, held March 9-10, 1978. The first five papers which were presented at the general sessions deal with the theory of career education as addressed by educators and government officials. The remaining 19 papers…

This report marks the completion of 10 years' development work in the European Community, in close cooperation with member states, to test new approaches to the provision of education and training to help young people become better prepared for their entry into work and adult life. The report contains an overview of the Second European Community…

These proceedings of a conference on 1978 youth knowledge development activities implemented under the Youth Employment and Demonstration Projects Act (YEDPA) of 1977 consist of the proceedings of the five sessions of the conference and the texts of 16 conference papers. Discussed in the first section of the proceedings are demonstrations and…