Publicizes collaborative efforts of national organizations to generate increased support for child care and to develop national child care legislation to be introduced in the 100th Congress. Reprints letter sent to national organizations; lists charter member organizations of the "Alliance for Better Child Care;" and states principles…

The special education model (which requires due process, services appropriate to a child's differences, review and reevaluation, and monitoring of educational services) is equally appropriate to gifted children. State and local funding patterns indicate better funding when gifted programs are administered by special education. (DB)

A benefactor's business practices, involvement with political groups, or personal activities can bring protests and negative publicity to a college and raise ethical questions about accepting some donations. (Author/MSE)

Two specific purpose, special education programs serving severely developmentally disabled children and youth in Australia are examined in light of three evaluation studies. The paper concludes that such specifically targeted funds can result in a systems impact beyond what could be predicted from the relatively modest fund allocation. (Author/DB)

Twenty-eight endowed chairs in schools of nursing are listed by institution, with the date of the initial endowment, amount of the endowment, specific content area or focus, and the name of the chair included. (MSE)

Seventy-five elderly residents of Bernalillo County, New Mexico, were interviewed concerning their money and nonmoney economic resources. Resource distribution and adequacy were measured. Results indicated that the current federal funding level of programs for the elderly results in reduction, but not elimination, of elderly families in poverty.…

Understanding the myths and realities of grant proposal writing should help administrators searching for ways to fund special projects. A chart of do's and don't's provides additional recommendations. (KS)

Schools can launch energy conservation programs with simple money-saving measures like improving boiler maintenance, recalibrating utility meters, and obtaining preferred utility rates. Becoming more assertive in the marketplace and using "creative financing" when needed, they can then reinvest their savings in more extensive projects. (MCG)

Examines characteristics of 342 campus child care services and the sources of support for these services. The perceived level of morale of the affected groups and the perceived level of support from various institutional constituencies are also investigated. Response confirmed trend toward service orientation over development programs. (NRB)

The objectives and philosophy of the Catalysis Laboratory at Brigham Young University are discussed. Also discusses recent and current research activities at the laboratory as well as educational opportunities, research facilities, and sources of research support. (JN)

Two groups of professionals, one serving specific regions and the other administering statewide programs, agreed that public sources of funds are the most available for early intervention programs, that the most effective services are performed as early as possible and that rural and poor populations are underserved. (Author/CL)

A study was conducted to examine microcomputer usage in secondary schools with special emphasis on business education. Surveys were sent to principals of 200 Ohio high schools. It was found that Apple and Radio Shack microcomputers are the most widely used and that more than one source will be utilized to fund future computer purchases. (CT)

Lists the best-known national government agencies and foundations involved in funding of telecommunications system construction, training, and programing. (Author/GC)

Describes and analyzes past events and present trends in funding medical education in teaching hospitals. Such support mechanisms as research grants and third-party payments intended for patient care are considered. Also suggests a few general guidelines related to the future funding of academic medicine. (JN)

Presents a method for funding IRAs (instructionally related activities) including forensics, based on the California State University system. (PD)