Information is provided on a developmental curriculum designed to correct gender bias in education by addressing contemporary needs of female students. The program, which is taught longitudinally for grades 5 to 12, is a career- and life-planning curriculum, and also includes boys for grades 5 to 8. (SW)

The role of institutional research is examined as well as the essential qualities and tasks of the research personnel. The need to draw into the field able and analytical persons of integrity with strong backgrounds and experiences in various disciplines is cited. (Author/SF)

The author presents a rationale for incorporating a career/life adjustment curriculum into the learning disabled student's program from school entry to exit, and gives suggestions and objectives for each educational level. Suggested for kindergarten are teaching social competence and appropriate work behaviors, inviting visitors such as firemen,…

This paper presents the position of the Council for Exceptional Children's Division on Career Development that education for career development and transition should be provided to all elementary-aged students. Information supporting the position covers career development stages, desired educational outcomes, and principles of elementary-level…

This document contains a model for vocational career education and career guidance for grades 1-12, based on a program developed in the Washington County School District (Utah). The model is based upon the premise that major educational and vocational goals have been identified over the years by many state departments of education and local school…

This paper begins by examining various definitions of public relations and reviewing the history of the profession. The paper then identifies critical concerns, issues, and trends that both the public relations practitioner and the public will face in the future. These issues include ethics, community relations, communication theory and research,…