The Trust Territory of the Pacific Islands has had a program of vocational rehabilitation since 1974. These islands have been under the trusteeship of the United States since 1946. Describes some concerns, some efforts to deal with them, and future directions for its Vocational Rehabilitation Services. (Author/RK)

Describes efforts by the Michigan State Board of Education to implement a Six Step Accountability Model as a method for developing goals for public education. (RK)

A learning library based on individualized instruction that technical teachers can put together is described. It requires not only teaching skills but a knowledge of systems engineering, graphic arts, TV programing, and other skills allied to TV and broadcasting. (Author/BP)

Data was collected on alcohol usage patterns in order to construct a preventive health education program involving (1) messages to fraternities, freshmen and first offenders of alcohol ordinances; (2) information to persons with educational influence over others; (3) materials to concerned students, and (4) promotion of the idea of…

Discusses various ways that parents can serve schools as volunteers as well as some productive spinoffs resulting from their educational assistance to teachers. (RK)

One important implication of the study is that educational policy goals must more closely reflect the student's perceptions of what they want if such ambitious programs are to succeed. (Author)

Evaluation continues to be a common concern at the secondary school level. Administrators and teachers are interested in the skill and ability levels of their students. Takes a careful look at the evaluation process. (Editor/RK)

A typing program is described for the non-secretarial community college student whose personal objectives for acquiring typing skills is broader than the traditional vocational orientation. (TA)

Comments on the need for more effective teaching in vocational agriculture programs by vocationalizing agriculture, or re-emphasizing "learning by doing" and offers one specific suggestion of organizing the work of teachers of agriculture in multi-teacher programs so each teacher serves a community (geographic area) within the school district. (HD)

Describes the development of a Portuguese program at West Virginia University. (RM)

Describes a study investigating the influence of adult student participation in program planning. Conclusions were that (1) adult student participation appears to affect positively student achievement, (2) no evidence was found to support the prediction that participation in classroom planning positively influences retention of information, and…

Discusses the differences between the federal government's Revised Handbook II and the original Handbook II, and discusses the development and operation of a program accounting system for schools that is compatible with Revised Handbook II. (JG)

Suggests that what is needed is a more balanced federalism which will increase local community development under special revenue sharing with a new generation of comprehensive and more responsive categorical programs. (Author/AM)