This state plan documenting Utah's intentions to implement Part B of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act in fiscal years 1993-95 begins with various submission statements and certifications. It then presents the following policies, procedures, and descriptions: right to education policy statement, full educational opportunities goal,…

This study examined the benefits and costs of supported employment programs in Illinois during the first 2 years of operation. Benefits and costs were considered for 394 individuals enrolled in 1987 and 519 individuals enrolled in 1988, from three revenue perspectives: that of society as a whole; that of the supported employees; and that of the…

Information compiled from 50 states is presented to help schools, districts, and states look for answers on how to best provide incentives to improve education. Five key questions are addressed: (1) Are states linking rewards to performance of teachers or students? (2) Are incentive programs creating new roles for teachers and principals? (3) Are…

In their efforts to help children overcome the deleterious influences of such social problems as illiteracy, dropping out, school failure, and poverty, policymakers are turning to early childhood educators. Studies have shown that children in high quality preschool programs exceed expectations in school and society. States and the private sector…

This brochure presents an overview of the eight trial Family Support Programs in Illinois which attempt to meet needs of families of children with disabilities in order to enable such children to remain with their families and avoid institutional placements. Principles of family support are listed, including its focus on whole families and meeting…

This paper assesses the potential impact on the New York State economy, industries, and regions of the recently implemented Canada-U.S. Free Trade Agreement (FTA). Canadian trade and investment have had significant impacts on the economies of the United States and New York state. An analysis of the potential impact of the FTA on New York state,…

This report begins by explaining the purpose of and legal basis for the state depository library program as part of the national program operated by the U.S. Government Printing Office. Montana's selective federal depository libraries are then listed together with the regional depository library and several depository vacancies. Goals for both…

A profile of achievements and future challenges facing Colorado's public education system is offered in this document. Section 1 describes challenges of the future, focusing on needs assessment and the changes in the state's demography. The second section provides information on educational developments and issues, such as accountability, national…

The paper reports on changes in the size and type of operation of residential facilities for persons with mental retardation in the United States over a recent decade (1977-1987). It also reports current (June, 1987) variability among states along these same dimensions. The decade saw a decrease of 9.6% in the number of mentally retarded persons…

The report describes services, administration, and future directions of the Children's Special Health Care Services program, part of the Michigan Department of Public Health. Division programs are carried out at local, regional, and state levels and provide: preventive services (through generic and newborn screening services and neonatal intensive…

The report examines the services provided to handicapped students at the Minnesota School for the Deaf and the Minnesota Braille and Sight Saving School. The evaluation focused on three critical concerns: adjustments to meet changing demands for service, efficient and effective operation, and the advisability of continuing to provide residential…

This publication describes Wisconsin state level library services and their funding and presents recommendations related to state level resource providers, as required by Wisconsin Statutes, Chapter 347, Laws of 1979. Types of and the structure for providing statewide library services and resources are outlined, followed by a description of…

This talk has been prepared as a model for presenters when seeking the support and involvement of organizations and volunteers for the California Search and Serve program. The paper has been designed to permit easy additions and changes for localization and for meeting the specific requirements of the audience. In its present form, the talk is…

The Child Abuse Prevention and Treatment Act (Public Law 93-247 as amended) provides financial assistance for, among other purposes, demonstration programs aimed at prevention and treatment of child abuse and neglect. To encourage innovative approaches to identifying, treating, and preventing child abuse at the community level, the Texas…

This evaluation report describes programs funded by the Texas Department of Human Resources to develop and implement child abuse and neglect services. Yearly evaluation reports and other related information are included for each of the seven programs funded. In addition to this basic information, the evaluation of the Special Investigative…