This article presents a model of collaboration between a state child welfare licensing division and a public university to develop and administer online examinations for persons seeking licensure as administrators of residential child care facilities or child placing agencies. The exams assess knowledge of state standards and various practice…

This paper presents the rationale, techniques, and structure used to develop and implement an evaluation-accountability program for a new regional Education Service Center in Texas. Needs assessment, a critical element in this model, consists of objectively identifying the educational needs of clients and establishing an initial list of…

The model described here is designed to serve as a method whereby a local school management/implementation team can implement career oriented education. It provides infusion strategies, materials, and staff development techniques through which The Education Service Center (ESC) staff trains and supports the Local Education Agency (LEA) team, which…