This paper summarizes a project designed to develop and field test a guide to aid parents in selecting quality day care for their children. Field testing revealed that the guide is both reliable and useful. (Author)

This essay reviews the state-of-the-art of educational administration and discusses issues involved in the selection, training, and control of public school administrators. (SB)

Discusses the usefulness of criterion-referenced tests and norm-referenced tests in gathering data appropriate for decision-making in relation to the basic characteristics of the two types of test, the purposes for which the test information is used, and the kind of information needed for decision-making. (BR)

The central agency within the Federal Government for developing, testing, and operating various urban and rural programs to reduce poverty, the Community Service Administration is currently planning an "Indian Desk" which will include two permanent positions; will be located within the Program Development Office; and will be advised by…

Describes a study which compiled criteria for good books for early childhood from the writings of twelve selected authorities in the field of children's literature and an additional study of a group of educators' opinions of these criteria. (JM)

In Finland, German ranks third among foreign languages taught, and is declining. To encourage its study, one should avoid using long and uninteresting textbooks. As examples of good texts, W. Biermann's "Soldatenlied" and "Kleinstadtsonntag" are suggested. These portray facets of postwar Germany. (Text is in German.) (IFS/WGA)

Guidelines developed by the Media Production and Review Service are presented to assist those who select and use career-related media. Single copies of NVGA's Guidelines are available for $1.00 (Order No. 72214) through APGA Publication Sales, 1607 New Hampshire Avenue N.W., Washington, D.C. 20009. (Author)

Provides samples from an annotated list of children's films, with an attached list of the films' distributors. (RL)

Some forms of interviewing are reviewed briefly, with emphasis on a method of assessing the reliability of interview ratings. Ways for introducing validity and meaning to academic or employment selection procedures that use interview techniques are suggested. (LBH)

This annotated bibliography is intended for public library collections, although many selections are worthy of inclusion in college or special libraries. Subdivisions listed are: animal life, anthropology, biology, earth sciences, energy, environmental sciences, health, natural history, plants, psychology, and transportation. (JAB)

Listed in this annotated bibliography are 69 titles subdivided into ten categories: business and management strategy, small business, labor unions, people at work, women in the labor force, economics, personal finance, investments, international issues, and potpourri. (JAB)

The 35 titles in this annotated bibliography complete the list of 100 best sci-tech titles; the first 65 appeared in the March 1, 1978 issue. Major subject subdivisions in this addendum include astronomy, earth sciences, and general science. (JAB)

In order to improve the reading attitudes and literary discrimination of children, we must know both their interests and the best books of the past and present. We must then see that the right book gets into the right child's hands when he has the opportunity to sit down and enjoy it. (Author/GC)

Points out recent developments surrounding employment inquiries and requirements and suggests guidelines for keeping job interview questions within the law. Available from: Association Management, American Society of Association Executives, 1101 16th Street, N.W., Washington, D.C. 20036. (MH)

The selection of educational films for the Captioned Films program for deaf persons is a curriculum process that involves educators from 25 schools across America. (Author/IM)