The plan for the development of library service for the citizens of Iowa is designed to indicate directions for the development of public library service in the State of Iowa and to define areas of interaction between all types of libraries in the state. It delineates the informational needs of various groups of Iowa citizens within the limits of…

Delaware's long-range planning through fiscal year 1977 is presented in this document. It is a culmination of six months intensive study with significant regard to input from other libraries and library-related agencies, covering the needs of libraries within the State. The purpose of the program is to outline a process of planned action which…

The long-range program presented in this document outlines the present status of statewide library development in California and identifies needs and resources as a background for future statewide library development. It relates the forecast requirements for the next five years with the future of library service. The program sets forth the goals…

Presented is a comparative survey of state programs for exceptional children for eight areas of exceptionality: educable mentally retarded, trainable mentally retarded, speech handicapped, deaf and severely hard of hearing, visually impaired, emotionally disturbed, learning disabled, and gifted. Sixteen state departments of education are reported…

The concept of accountability held by the Florida Department of Education is discussed. Their concept places a premium on clear thinking regarding educational values, on open communication between the public and the professionals, and on explanation of the manner in which resources available are used. The distinctions and relationships among the…

The publication is a compilation of descriptions of programs for gifted and talented students in North Carolina which have been evaluated by the State Division for Exceptional Children as outstanding and/or possessing worthwhile components on the instructional level. Programs, grouped into primary-elementary, junior high-middle school, and…

This report summarizes research activities of the State Research Coordinating Units conducted under Section 131(b) of the Vocational Education Amendments of 1968 during the second half of fiscal year 1971 and includes a final analysis of the entire fiscal year. The purpose of the report is to facilitate exchange of information and reduce…

THE HISTORY AND FUNCTIONS OF SPECIAL EDUCATION IN TEXAS ARE PRESENTED IN OUTLINE FORM. AN ORGANIZATIONAL CHART SHOWS RELATIONSHIPS AMONG PUBLIC AGENCIES SERVING EXCEPTIONAL CHILDREN. (MY)

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…

Presented is the Indiana Department of Public Instruction's Childfind program to identify and locate all handicapped children ages 0 to 21 within the state. Sections are devoted to the following program aspects: Planning (including interagency involvement, preliminary market research, and manpower organization and planning); execution (including…

The author finds an unacceptably high level of elitism in California's program for "Mentally Gifted Minors." (IRT)

Defends California's program for "Mentally Gifted Minors" from charges of elitism. (IRT)

Records the visit of a home educator with the Child Health and Development Project, a project designed to promote parenting skills and offer medical care to families in rural areas. (MS)

Reports changes in Medicaid policies and their effects on utilization and expenditures for the aged. States exercised greater discretionary authority by adopting cost containment policies that reduced the number eligible, the availability of services, and reimbursement rates, resulting in reductions in utilization and expenditures. (Author/ABB)

Describes the evolution of the Virginia Career Information Delivery System, Virginia VIEW (Vital Information for Education and Work), from 1979 to 1987. Plans include a systemwide evaluation, career tabloid, and conversion from microfiche to a hard disk microcomputer. (JOW)