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American Journal of Mental Deficiency, 1987
The five responses to a nationwide study of public mental retardation/developmental disabilities spending in the states focus on such aspects as needed data for policy choices, classification decisions in the original study, the need for policy research, the need to reform Medicaid, and values in the funding of social services. (DB)
Descriptors: Classification, Developmental Disabilities, Financial Policy, Mental Retardation
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Halpern, Andrew S.; Benz, Michael R. – Exceptional Children, 1987
The statewide (Oregon) survey of special education administrators, high school special education teachers, and parents of mildly disabled high school students investigated four areas of special education services: focus/content, discrepancies between availability and utilization, barriers to mainstreaming, and conditions required for improvement.…
Descriptors: Curriculum Development, Delivery Systems, High Schools, Mainstreaming
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Hudson, Judith – Cataloging and Classification Quarterly, 1987
Describes patterns observed in the on-the-job training of copy and original catalogers, noting similarities and differences, and provides recommendations for both the training of new staff and continuing education for experienced staff. (CLB)
Descriptors: Cataloging, Classification, Continuing Education, Higher Education
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Sohn, Jeanne – Library Resources and Technical Services, 1987
A survey of academic libraries which were members of the Association of Research Libraries in 1983-84 studies the organizational patterns that exist for collection development. Findings reveal that, although a variety of patterns exist, the one outstanding development has been the upgrading of the unit responsible for collection development.…
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, College Faculty, Higher Education, Library Administration
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Pollin, William – Issues in Science and Technology, 1987
Discusses the findings of the 1986 National Institute on Drug Abuse household survey. Points out the limitations of the survey and identifies trends associated with drug use. Reviews current efforts in dealing with the drug problem and recommends specific policy changes. (ML)
Descriptors: Community Surveys, Drug Education, Drug Legislation, Drug Use
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Donnelly, J. F. – Research in Science and Technological Education, 1987
Reports findings on variable-handling aspects of pupil performance in investigatory tasks, using data from the British Assessment of Performance Unit (APU) national survey program. Discusses the significance of these findings for assessment methodology and for understanding of 15-year-olds' approaches to the variable-based logic of investigation.…
Descriptors: Biology, Foreign Countries, Inquiry, Junior High Schools
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Schneider, Gail Thierbach – Planning and Changing, 1984
A total of 942 (59 percent of the national sample) school board members, administrators, and teachers responded to a merit pay opinion survey. Factor analysis revealed six factors; as hypothesized, school board members tended to be in greater agreement with the issues than either administrators or teachers. (MLF)
Descriptors: Administrator Attitudes, Analysis of Variance, Boards of Education, Elementary Secondary Education
National Education Association Research Department, 2005
The data presented in this combined report--"Rankings & Estimates"--provide facts about the extent to which local, state, and national governments commit resources to public education. As one might expect in a nation as diverse as the United States--with respect to economics, geography, and politics--the level of commitment to education varies on…
Descriptors: School Statistics, Enrollment, Public Education, Educational Finance
Elliott, Jan, Comp. – 2003
These statistics were compiled from information supplied by Arizona's public libraries. The document is divided according to the following county groups: Apache, Cochise; Coconino, Gila; Graham, Greenlee, La Paz; Maricopa; Mohave, Navajo; Pima, Pinal; Santa Cruz, Yavapai; and Yuma. Statistics are presented on the following: general information;…
Descriptors: Counties, Library Collections, Library Expenditures, Library Funding
Ohio State Dept. of Education, Columbus. – 1990
This report summarizes survey data on the condition and needed repairs and funding requirements of Ohio school facilities that would bring them within compliance of state provisions for a minimum level of cleanliness and safety. The report first details the planning and implementation phases of the survey. It then presents an overview of the data…
Descriptors: Cost Estimates, Educational Facilities Improvement, Elementary Secondary Education, Financial Support
Brouillette, Matthew J. – 1999
Some proponents of Michigan education reform have suggested that private schools could be used to reduce student overcrowding in public schools without the need for new taxes to construct additional schools. Another proposal includes using vouchers and tax credits to enhance parental school-choice options. Both proposals depend upon the ability…
Descriptors: Educational Change, Educational Cooperation, Educational Facilities, Elementary Secondary Education
Ahearn, Eileen M. – 2001
This brief paper summarizes a review of biennial performance reports filed by all 50 states concerning student performance goals and indicators required under the 1997 amendments to the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act. It notes that the state reports varied extensively in level of detail, clarity of content, and type of supporting…
Descriptors: Compliance (Legal), Disabilities, Educational Assessment, Educational Legislation
Shafer, Michael S.; And Others – American Journal on Mental Retardation, 1990
A survey of 27 states receiving federal supported employment grants was conducted. Results indicated that the number of participating individuals increased 157 percent during the 3-year study period; over 1,400 programs of supported employment were authorized by state agencies during this time; and the individual placement model remained the most…
Descriptors: Adults, Disabilities, Employment Programs, Federal Aid
Ellis, Richard A. – Engineering Education, 1990
Presents statistical data for engineering technology degrees, engineering undergraduates, and graduate degrees in 1989. Discusses trends for women, minorities, and foreign students. Includes data for many individual schools. (YP)
Descriptors: Associate Degrees, College Graduates, Community Colleges, Engineering Education
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Schibeci, R. A. – Bulletin of Science, Technology and Society, 1990
Reported are some data on both knowledge and perception of science and technology from a sample of adults in Perth, Western Australia. The results are compared to those of the United Kingdom. Included are the sampling and survey procedure, sample questions, results, and the discussion. (KR)
Descriptors: College Science, Foreign Countries, Higher Education, Perception
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