This description of a safe and interesting day care program for 2-year-olds can be used by parents as a guide to selecting good day care; it can also be used by a day care center to stimulate discussion about program planning and implementation. Although the program described is not considered to be a perfect one, it would meet New York State…

Discusses the development of a computer laboratory for sociology courses, as well as some advantages and disadvantages of incorporating computer technology into the classroom. Examines the proposal and proposal-review process. Provides tips for writing a successful proposal. (MJP)

This practitioner-oriented guide provides nontechnnical, straightforward advice on how to stay on top of technological changes and innovation and how to design, implement, and run a computer lab and/or computer-assisted classroom. It addresses the fundamental overhead of the educational infrastructure that is necessary for classroom technology to…

This document reports on a study conducted to determine which States use State equipment pools to share vocational education equipment. Five States--Arkansas, North Carolina, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, and Tennessee--indicated that they have such pools. The report consists of the original letter of request for information and replies from the five…

This resource package provides guidelines for use in New Zealand to: (1) help early childhood personnel develop their response to children's special education needs; (2) create confidence among early childhood staff that they are able to cope with children who require special attention; (3) help staff plan for additional resources that may be…

This document discusses the benefits of telecommunications in education and provides information on how to implement an educational telecommunications program. The book is organized into six sections. The first gives an overview of telecommunications and notes reasons for going online. The second section examines factors such as how the classroom…

Intended for use by local school district staff, this manual provides step-by-step guidelines for planning and implementing the incorporation of computer-based instruction in the curriculum. Procedures involved in five phases of planning and implementation are outlined, covering: (1) preliminary planning, where schools should establish planning…

This guide was developed specifically for educational administrators at the building, campus, district, system, and state levels, and is meant to serve as a framework to help them better understand why and how to effectively secure their organization's information, software, and computer and networking equipment. This document is organized into 10…

A study was conducted in Wisconsin to determine which electronic technologies were currently in place, being implemented, and/or being considered for implementation in the state's 16 Vocational, Technical, and Adult Education (VTAE) districts. All 16 of the VTAE districts were surveyed in order to describe the electronic technologies currently…

This vocational program guide is intended to assist in the organization, operation, and evaluation of a program in environmental horticulture in school districts, area vocational centers, and community colleges. The following topics are covered: program content and structure (job titles and curriculum framework and student performance standards);…

This vocational program guide is intended to assist the organization, operation, and evaluation of a program in home and family management in school districts, area vocational centers, and community colleges. The following topics are covered: program content (job duties of homemakers and curriculum framework and student performance standards);…

This vocational program guide is intended to assist in the organization, operation, and evaluation of a program in industrial machinery maintenance and repair in school districts, area vocational centers, and community colleges. The following topics are covered: job duties of millwrights, maintenance mechanics, and machinery erectors; program…

This vocational program guide is intended to assist in the organization, operation, and evaluation of a program in interior design technology in school districts, area vocational centers, and community colleges. The following topics are covered: program content (job titles and descriptions and curriculum framework and student performance…

This book presents a systems approach to developing a comprehensive training and development program. It is addressed primarily to human resources development (HRD) managers and training and development practitioners in either the public or private sector, and it may also be useful to individuals responsible for developing instructional programs…

This vocational program guide is intended to assist in the organization, operation, and evaluation of a program in data entry operations in school districts, area vocational centers, and community colleges. The following topics are covered: program content (job title and description and curriculum framework and student performance standards);…