This document contains four papers from a symposium on the human resource development (HRD) function in organizations. In "Comparing Quality Profiles of Training Organizations--A Multi-Level Approach" (Martin Mulder), analysis of over 1,300 training projects indicates that variation in quality is almost entirely explained by the…

An evaluation was conducted of the Arkansas adult education for homeless persons program funded through the Stewart B. McKinney Act. Evaluation activities included the following: a review of program applications; onsite inspection of the classrooms and materials for the homeless; observation of class activities; and interviews with program…

This document records the oral and written testimony given by witnesses at a series of three Congressional hearings conducted in 1993 to review federal retraining programs for dislocated workers. Witnesses included representatives of federal and state agencies, and Private Industry Councils. Witnesses testified about their programs and what has…

A study was conducted to ascertain the extent to which colleges and universities are integrating new technology education curriculum activities into teacher inservice and professional development programs. Information was gathered by developing a questionnaire, pilot testing it, and mailing it to 50 selected colleges and universities for…

This technical assistance guide was developed to consolidate a statewide understanding of the effort to systematize the delivery of employment and training programs through the local formation of job centers in Wisconsin, and to provide a compilation, drawn from 20 local models, that explains how the programs are delivered. The guide is organized…

These hearing transcripts present testimony concerning the reauthorization of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA), which since 1965 has provided the bulk of federal aid to elementary and secondary schools and related programs. Much of the testimony was from Texas education officials, school administrators, and teachers who voiced…

These hearing transcripts present testimony concerning the reauthorization of the Elementary and Secondary Education (ESA) Act, which since 1965 has provided the bulk of federal aid to elementary and secondary schools and related programs. Much of the testimony was from New York education officials, school administrators, community leaders,…

This guide describes the Comprehensive Guidance Program model and outlines a process for tailoring the program model to meet the needs of the vast array of Texas public schools. It provides quality program standards designed to enhance district and campus efforts to improve the guidance programs in order to more effectively guide the development…

This document reports oral testimony and prepared statements of persons who testified at hearings on the financial difficulties confronting the Higher Education Assistance Foundation (HEAF) and the impact that situation has on the Stafford Student Loan Program of the Department of Education. Witnesses included: Lauro F. Cavazos, U.S. Department of…

This annotated listing cites guides, journal articles, research reports, reference materials, and conference papers and proceedings on evaluating bilingual education programs for American Indians. Items cited were published between 1969-81. The listing is the latest in a series of bibliographies derived from a computerized database, Bilingual…

A comprehensive review of current refugee policy and program issues is provided in this paper, which is intended to serve both as a status report and a guide to developing an agenda for the future. Chapter I deals with early warning as to potential refugee movements, mass asylum, and interim assistance. Chapter II discusses and analyzes four types…

The 1982-83 Team Building/Building Teams Project, developed by the Washington State Sex Equity in Education Program staff, is described in this report. The focus of the project is described as district team-building with building level implementation of the district's identified needs in attaining sex equity in education. Project summaries are…

Discusses the need for greater flexibility in college aviation programs to insure that a retired aircraft pilot has a second career option. (MLH)

The study determined the perceptions of interns and agribusinessmen towards the internship course at Auburn University, a supervised practicum in technical agribusiness competencies. Questionnaire responses from 37 interns and 37 agribusinessmen rated characteristics of the internship as very good to outstanding. Nine recommendations for program…

This article examines the problems involved in the frequent and often untimely transfer of clients from student to agency worker or student to student in the clinical social work training setting. Recommendations for handling the problem are made. (Author/EJT)