Describes the implementation and evaluation of the Tennessee State Plan for Career Education according to provisions of the Career Incentive Act (PL 95-207) during 1979-80 and 1980-81. Indicates Incentive Act funds enabled state and local agencies to make career education an integral part of school curricula. (AH)

Summarizes factors within the state and school systems which may change with the implementation of Tennessee's Comprehensive Education Reform Act and identifies seven potential problems to full implementation. Concludes that, because of too many unknown variables, it is too early to predict the feasibility and success of full implementation. (NEC)

Explains the need and the disincentives for after-school child care for children aged 5-11. Describes the history of child care in Tennessee. Notes child care models in Tennessee communities with after-school programs in the schools, describes program curriculum and implementation, and answers frequent questions about such programs. (SB)

Identifies district administrators' responsibilities for implementing Tennessee's Comprehensive Education Reform Act. Lists 11 short-range plans concerned with distributing career ladder information and determining and executing staff development and evaluation plans. Suggests 10 questions regarding evaluation and staff development which need to…