This handbook presents a step-by-step outline of how to successfully launch and implement a new educational concept or program. A heavy emphasis is placed on the "program marketing" approach, which assumes that a new program must be "sold" to its "consumers" (i.e., teachers or students) if it is to be successfully implemented. Because the handbook…

This manual presents a self-instructional program designed to acquaint educators with general systems theory as it applies to instructional development practices and the diffusion of instructional innovations. It is also intended to provide an intellectual and emotional frame of reference for individuals undertaking instructional development…

The primary emphasis of this handbook is upon occupational program evaluation, particularly as it relates to modification and termination. It is the result of a series of nine workshops whose purpose was to review and improve Guidelines for Occupational Program Planning (ED 143 404) written in 1977. A basic flow chart is presented with specific…

This manual presents guidelines for establishing, modifying, and terminating occupational programs at any educational level. It is the result of a comprehensive study of the current practices of all high schools, Regional Occupational Centers, and college districts in California, and an analysis of information obtained from State Boards of…

A summary of requirements and provisions of early childhood and basic skills programs and a framework for and the requisites of thorough and systematic planning which can be held accountable for what the student learns are provided in this document. A plan that clearly establishes criteria for what needs to be done and why, the actual planning…

The administrator's handbook contains seven sections, each dealing with a specific aspect of vocational education for students with special needs. Section 1 describes the process of identifying handicapped and disadvantaged students. Section 2 covers assessing the needs of such students. Section 3 discusses developing district priorities to meet…

One of three supplements which accompany chapter 1 of "Mountain-Plains Handbook: The Design and Operation of a Residential, Family Oriented Career Education Model" (CE 014 630), this document contains specific information concerning the start-up plan and operational budget of the executive division. The following areas of the program are…

This handbook is designed to provide information to help teachers keep abreast of changes in word processing and to develop necessary teaching skills. The handbook is divided into two main parts: understanding word processing and teaching word processing skills. In the introduction the part word processing plays in the business scheme of a company…

The planning guide contains basic materials that are being used in vocational home economics education. Part 1, Program Planning, discusses goals for education in the nation and Florida, homemaking as an inherent component of vocational education, and vocational home economics (guidelines, funding, student organizations, and Florida goals).…