This report provides an analysis of young men in the Parnes National Longitudinal Surveys who were enrolled in manpower programs from 1963 to 1972. It provides information on the Probability that members of the 5,225 sample would enter a manpower program, given personal and economic characteristics. The report evaluates the relationship of…

Recently issued or revised reference materials in the education field are listed in this annotated bibliography. Under the general reference section are listed dictionaries, biographical directories, personnel and institutional directories, and other specialized directories. Other sections cover federal programs, statistical sources, education…

A summary of the final report analyzing the Federal Bonding Program includes an overview, historical summary and analysis, summary of findings, conclusions, and recommendations. The bonding program provides fidelity bonding for individuals who are normally excluded from insurance policy bonding, including ex-offenders, enabling them to work at…

The overall effectiveness of the Title I program is questionable, according to this report to Congress. Title I of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act authorizes federal financial assistance for programs designed to meet the special educational needs of educationally deprived children living in areas with high concentrations of children…

The Office of Education's system for determining institutional eligibility for access to Federal funds derives from a series of 13 specific statutory mandates. It uses HEGIS (Eigher Education General Information Survey form #2300-1), that provides basic institutional characteristics information, which together with catalogs and other materials,…

An evolutionary step in Mexico's nonformal educational development, the Federal Education Law of 1973 was ratified by the President in December 1973. This law covers the purpose of education in Mexico, the national system of education, distribution of responsibilities for education, programs of study, rights and obligations of institutions,…

The main portion of this study is devoted to the determination of needs for health, education and social welfare services of the Spanish speaking in Chicago, and to draw inferences about the degree to which Department of Health, Education and Welfare (HEW) funds and services in Chicago are reaching this specific minority and the extent to which…

The Federally sponsored regional training workshops for adult education personnel in cultural/ethnic understanding were designed to increase the level of awareness of cultural/ethnic differences. A training design was developed following an analysis of the Culturally Oriented Teacher Education Materials developed by the Phelps-Stokes Fund, a…

The thesis, which presents an analysis of three Wisconsin citizen participation programs relating to the Federal Water Pollution Control Act Amendments of 1972 (Public Law 92-500), has identified the adult education role in teaching and applying skills, promoting growth in governmental understanding, assisting in public planning and…

This volume provides an overview of projects conducted by the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES). Particular emphasis is placed on NCES activities that directly affect educational users; studies intended to improve the quality or utility of NCES data and products are not included, nor are projects aimed at a single client such as the…

The report identifies key administrative issues at the Federal/State/local level which need to be addressed before new Federal career education legislation can be Proposed. The paper is divided into two parts: (1) issues on the Federal level that will be important to policymakers, administrators, and educators; and (2) important issues that must…

This report reviews the education research and development funding policies of the National Institute of Education (NIE) and attempts to evaluate the impact of those policies on the nation's education research and development system, particularly the regional education laboratories and research and development centers established by the Federal…

A College Entrance Examination Board study of the six, federally-assisted, student loan programs - National Defense Student Loan Program, Guaranteed Loans under the Higher Education Act of 1965, Guaranteed Loans for Vocational Students, Health Professions, Student Loan Program, Nursing Student Loan Program, and Cuban Refugee Student Loan Program -…

Volume 2 of the 19-volume Highway Safety Program Manual (which provides guidance to State and local governments on preferred highway safety practices) describes the purposes and specific objectives of motor vehicle registration. Federal authority for vehicle registration and general policies regarding vehicle registration systems are outlined.…

Volume 5 of the 19-volume Highway Safety Program Manual (which provides guidance to State and local governments on preferred highway safety practices) focuses on driver licensing. The purpose and specific objectives of the driver licensing program are outlined. Federal authority in the area of driver licensing and general policies of a licensing…