The article reviews both federal and state level activities for cooperation and collaboration between and among various agencies providing vocational programs and services to handicapped youth and adults. (SB)

Results of a survey of 250 schools and programs for the hearing impaired showed that while 62 percent of responding schools for the hearing impaired included metric measurement in their curricula, teachers felt the need for more information and instruction-oriented training and materials. (Author/CL)

Surveyed 449 Blacks of varying ages to examine patterns of television use, amount of television viewing, attachment to the medium, and the differences in Black viewers' motivations for watching television. Fifteen references are cited. (FM)

The author discusses results of a survey of Scottish teachers regarding their attitudes toward and use of movement and drama with handicapped children. Among advantages cited was enjoyment, relaxation, and language benefits. (CL)

Among results of a survey of teacher education programs in California was that a large majority felt that it is important to train teachers to work with exceptional adults. Only 52.9 percent of the institutions offered some training in this area, while 17.6 percent offered a complete course of studies in the area. (CL)

Describes a study in which 281 principals in Texas schools of fewer than 500 students were queried about their preferences for type, location, and duration of inservice training. (JM)

The gratifications identified by viewers of the daytime television serial "All My Children" were (in rank order): entertainment, habit, convenience, social utility, relaxation or escape from problems, escape from boredom, and reality exploration or advice. (GT)

It was found, among other things, that only 15 states required all preservice educators to be exposed to the characteristics and needs of exceptional children and youth; that 11 states were either considering such a requirement or anticipated instituting one in the near future; and that over half the states had no such certification requirements,…

Reports and analyzes statistical and financial data from a nationwide survey of college publications. (RL)

The study surveyed 3,057 sheltered workshops to determine the number of workshops engaged in recycling activities, profits gained through recycling, the types of materials recycled, and the market values of various recyclable materials in different regions of the country. (SBH)

Components of low vision services are identified and results of a national survey of low vision services are presented. Among findings were that about 50% of the respondents reported that they have waiting lists for their services and that they are based in organizations whose primary function is the provision of health care. (PHR)

This article presents a fairly quick, easy way to decide what size sample is needed for a survey, given a desired level of confidence and degree of accuracy. The method proposed will work on any multiple response instrument. A technical mathematical explanation is also included. (GK)

Discusses a study undertaken to determine the viewpoints of national leaders of industrial arts with administrative duties at the state level toward industrial arts programs. Includes objectives of industrial arts, a definition, major issues and problems, and suggestions for improvement. (JOW)

Two thousand questionnaires were mailed to respondents allocated among seven treatments. Controls received an initial mailing (questionnaire and cover letter) only. The remaining six treatments varied by number of follow-up mailings and whether another questionnaire copy was included. Results suggest more than one follow-up letter with a…

Includes a review and examination of comprehensive planning guides for industrial education in use on the state level in the United States and Canada. Discusses the documentation of industrial education, substantiating the inconsistency in the definition and the use of the term itself. (JOW)