The purpose of this manual is to assist school leaders in beginning or developing the use of educational technology within their school or district. The manual covers topics: 1) advantages of educational technology; 2) types of technology used for learning and teaching; 3) how to make good decisions about the use of technology in schools; 4) the…

"Building Your Program" is intended to help mental health authorities, agency administrators, and program leaders think through and develop Supported Education. The first part of this booklet gives you background information about the Supported Education model. Specific information about your role in implementing and sustaining Supported Education…

This guide is designed to help districts and schools evaluate reform efforts related to the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA), including School Improvement Grants. It includes practical, how-to tips for conducting program evaluations, whether one takes a "do-it-yourself" approach or seeks outside assistance to evaluate reform…

Developed primarily to assist local administrators and teachers in planning and implementing secondary level vocational health occupations programs, this guide is also designed for vocational guidance personnel who assist students in making career choices. Section topics are as follow: trends in health care, health occupations education…

This checklist, one of seven related documents, presents the basic steps recommended for use by a project coordinator or steering committee during the implementation of a new project or program. The steps are divided into three major sections, implementation readiness, preimplementation, and implementation. Each section includes the steps, with…

This resource guide, one of seven related documents, contains practical advice for teachers and administrators about implementing a new program. Based on the experience of schools involved in a research and development project in Georgia, it tells other schools what to do and expect during the first year of implementing an adopted program.…

This manual, one of seven related documents, provides step-by-step guidance in decision-making to help school officials implement a newly adopted program. Part 1--preimplementation--looks at the people, resources, and processes necessary for effective implementation planning. Part 2--implementation--outlines a sequence of steps and tasks for…

The basic premise of the personnel evaluation technique described in this paper is that continuing improvement in performance should be the prime commitment of all professionals. Namely, both the evaluator and the one evaluated should initiate, develop, and pursue a plan of action together, as described in this paper. Also included is a sample…

Intended for state directors of special education in the Southwest Region, the information packet provides materials relating to the development, initiation, implementation or refinement of impartial due process procedures. Included are the following: a matrix outlining current procedures, policies, and general information on due process from…

A description of the development and operation of the home-school conferencing program at Frederick Roehm Junior High School in Berea, Ohio. (SJL)

Discusses recent criticisms of school volunteer programs and suggests ways to counteract these concerns with a well-planned program. Appended is a directory listing three nationally validated volunteer programs and three other resource agencies. (SJL)

Designed for industrial arts teachers, this advisor's handbook contains general information about the American Industrial Arts Student Association (AIASA) and specific instructions for organizing and conducting student clubs. Sections of information include the following: (1) Policy of United States Office of Education (USOE) for vocational…

This guidebook is designed to help school leaders think systemically as they examine school improvement issues and make decisions about change. The guidance offered is based on what has been learned from systems theory, research on school improvement, and conversations with a broad array of school leaders. Because schools are complex systems of…

The author outlines steps for organizing a successful workshop. A planning checklist and flow chart are included. (SJL)

Identifies eight competencies needed to implement a school public relations program and reviews some of the basic ideas associated with each competency. (Author)