This project sought to develop a global education curriculum at the secondary level by developing a rationale and support for a global education curriculum; surveying teachers at North Adams High School as to what they would like to include in the course of study that related to global education; contacting various state departments of education…

This document outlines the computer education plan for a school district in Ohio. The district's philosophy and goals and the philosophy toward computer education are presented first. Listed are student goals and objectives for K-12, staff goals and objectives, student access to computers, and the student sequence of program scope, with objectives…

This paper examines issues concerned with the administration of programs for gifted and talented students, especially those in Ohio. The problem of defining giftedness is considered noting expansion of the Ohio definition to include 12 percent of the student population of which only 48 percent are currently being served by any special program.…

Ohio's Model Competency-Based Science Program is designed to provide direction for school districts in developing local competency-based science education programs. This guidebook provides direction for those responsible for developing district science programs. Section 1 is an introduction to competency-based education that covers the spirit and…

One of a series of implementation documents prepared in conjunction with the revised minimum standards adopted in 1983 by the Ohio State Board of Education, this document suggests ways to develop economic education programs in Ohio high schools and identifies issues certain to be encountered in developing such a program. Each of the five sections…

This guide offers a collection of suggestions for teachers and parents of children with disabilities to maximize their access to the general curriculum. These include: the legal requirements concerning access to the general curriculum; principles of access to the general education curriculum; relevant Congressional findings; general education…

"OATYC Journal," which is published by the Ohio Association of Two-Year Colleges, is designed as a forum for the exchange of concepts, methods, and findings relevant to the two-year college classroom. Along with commentaries and letters of reaction from the readership, the two issues of volume IX present the following major articles: (1)…

Presents the Science Education Council of Ohio's official position on science education goals, underlying principles of quality programs, and strategies for improvement. The Council urges a strong state effort and a state-wide task force. Long-range planning for excellence, teacher preparation/certification, science curriculum development, and…

Reports on a study of the planned, written, and actual art curricula of 40 selected middle schools. Finds that, although design principles and art appreciation were identified as part of the curriculum, both the written and implemented curriculum was highly oriented toward art production. (CFR)

Reports results of a telephone survey of Ohio educators. Examines what teachers need to strengthen geography instruction. Reports that the survey asked blocked improvements in geographic education. Determines major needs to include teacher education with inservice workshops and better instructional materials. (DK)

"OATYC Journal," which is published by the Ohio Association of Two-Year Colleges, is designed as a forum for the exchange of concepts, methods, and findings relevant to the two-year college classroom. Along with commentaries and letters of reaction from the readership, the two issues of volume XI contain the following: (1) "Focus:…

This curriculum was developed by the Ohio Higher Education Partnership Project (OHEPP) as a training tool to promote greater levels of participation in personnel preparation by parents of children with disabilities. OHEPP has the following three objectives: (1) develop and support parent-faculty "teams" throughout the state; (2) provide…

"OATYC Journal," published by the the Ohio Association of Two-Year Colleges, is designed as a forum for the exchange of concepts, methods, and findings relevant to the two-year college classroom. Along with commentaries and letters of reaction from the readership, the two issues of Volume XII present the following: (1) "Focus:…

"OATYC Journal," published by the the Ohio Association of Two-Year Colleges, is designed as a forum for the exchange of concepts, methods, and findings relevant to the two-year college classroom. Along with commentaries and letters of reaction from the readership, the two issues of volume X present the following articles: (1)…

The report issued by the task force on foreign languages and international studies established in Ohio in response to the 1979 report of the President's Commission on Foreign Language and International Studies presents two major recommendations. They are: (1) that the state superintendent of public instruction appoint a permanent advisory council…