BECAUSE THE PROBLEMS OF EDUCATING SOCIALLY DISADVANTAGED CHILDREN EXTEND FAR BEYOND CLASSROOM WALLS, GUIDANCE COUNSELORS MUST CONSIDER THE ECONOMIC, SOCIAL, AND POLITICAL FACTORS WHICH AFFECT THE LIVES OF THESE CHILDREN. IN GUIDING THE NEGRO CHILD, FOR EXAMPLE, THE COUNSELOR SHOULD BE AWARE OF THE HOUSING AND EMPLOYMENT PROBLEMS WHICH THIS CHILD'S…

SINCE THE STRENGTH OF THE PEACE CORPS EFFORT DEPENDS ON THE VOLUNTEERS' ABILITY TO COMMUNICATE IN THE LANGUAGE SPOKEN IN THE HOST COUNTRY, INTENSIVE LANGUAGE COURSES, PATTERNED AFTER THOSE OF THE NATIONAL DEFENSE AND FOREIGN SERVICE INSTITUTES, OCCUPY 30 TO 40 PERCENT OF THE AVERAGE 8-TO 10-WEEK PRELIMINARY TRAINING PERIOD. BASED ON GENERAL PEACE…

COMMERCIAL BANKS ARE EXPECTED TO PLAY AN INCREASINGLY IMPORTANT ROLE IN THE EXTENSION OF CREDIT UNDER THE HIGHER EDUCATION ACT OF 1965, AND BANKERS' ASSOCIATIONS ARE ACTIVELY PARTICIPATING IN THE DEVELOPMENT OF THIS PROGRAM. HOWEVER, THE EXTENT OF COMMERCIAL BANK PARTICIPATION CANNOT BE ENTIRELY INSULATED FROM THE BROADER PROBLEMS ASSOCIATED WITH…

This report, which summarizes a series of studies conducted to ascertain the extent to which visually impaired persons use the programs of the Library of Congress National Library Service for the blind and physically handicapped (NLS), presents an overview of findings concerning the size and demographic characteristics of the household target…

This segment of a series of studies to ascertain the degree to which visually impaired persons use the programs of the Library of Congress National Library Service for the blind and physically handicapped (NLS) describes current issues of concern to the network of local and state libraries serving the target group. Five major issues are examined:…

Four key topics in the implementation of Title II legislation are reviewed: (1) the Congressional intent of the Basic Skills Improvement Program (BSIP) and its two major focuses--demonstration and coordination; (2) what is meant by "basic skills"; (3) expected outcomes for the BSIP; and (4) standards for demonstration projects. Congress…

Section 109(b) of the 1972 Federal Water Pollution Control Act Amendments authorized funding for the construction of statewide water treatment training facilities. Described in this report is work conducted by Southwest Research Institute (SwRI) to: (1) aid in developing updated 109(b) Guidance Documents; (2) characterize and evaluate existing…

This study examines current and emerging issues relating to federal involvement in the land use planning, management, and control area and represents the perspective used to organize General Accounting Office (GAO) audit efforts. (Author)

Presented are the results of a review and evaluation of the energy curriculum materials produced by the United States Department of Energy (DOE). Major findings of the project were: (1) DOE materials are receiving only limited use because of low teacher awareness of availability; (2) when materials are used, teachers evaluate materials favorably;…

The fourth of nine documents on community based recreation for handicapped persons (EC 114 401-409) examines federal funding for special recreation. The first section reviews functions of assistance in the federal budget, scope of federal programs, and barriers to receiving funds. Three major problem areas (lack of funds for provision of local…

This most recent in a series of bibliographies of publications produced by the individual ERIC Clearinghouses lists 600 information analysis products (IAP's)-- bibliographies, research reviews, state of the art and interpretive studies on topics of current interest--published over a 2-1/2 year period. Designed to list, organize, review, and…

The sixth annual report to Congress on Head Start services to handicapped children details the number and type of children served for the 1977-78 year and the 1977 summer program. An introductory section provides background information, including an overview of Head Start policies regarding handicapped children. Chapter 2 presents findings on the…

This report summarizes the opinions, conclusions, and recommendations expressed by a review panel with regard to the performance of the United States Office of Education's 10 Technical Assistance Centers (TACs). Background information concerning the functions and major components of the TAC system and the methodology of the review is provided.…

A PROJECT WAS INITIATED BY THE USOE TO DETERMINE THE IMPACT OF TITLE I ON 4 RURAL SCHOOL SYSTEMS THAT WERE CULTURALLY AND ECONOMICALLY DISADVANTAGED. SPECIFICALLY, THE PROJECT ATTEMPTED TO DETERMINE THE TITLE I IMPACT ON (1) ADMINISTRATIVE OPERATIONS, (2) PROCESSES EMPLOYED IN DETERMINING TITLE I ACTIVITIES, (3) THE ACTIVITIES, AND (4) THEIR…

A QUESTIONNAIRE STUDY WAS DESIGNED TO (1) IDENTIFY AND DESCRIBE NATIONAL DEFENSE EDUCATION ACT (NDEA) FOREIGN LANGUAGE PROJECTS IN CALIFORNIA JUNIOR COLLEGES IN 1963-65, (2) IDENTIFY REASONS FOR CONTINUATION OR DISCONTINUANCE OF SUCH PROJECTS, (3) IDENTIFY FACTORS CONTRIBUTING TO OR HINDERING THE SUCCESS OF THE PROJECTS, AND (4) MAKE…