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Garibaldi, Antoine M., Ed. – 1979
In April 1978 the National Institute of Education held a conference to explore alternative approaches to suspension as a disciplinary procedure. This publication reproduces the proceedings of this conference. The proceedings reflect a cross-section of opinion on alternative programs provided by panelists and speakers from many sectors of the…
Descriptors: Conference Reports, Counseling Services, Discipline Policy, Program Descriptions
Toch, Thomas – Phi Delta Kappan, 1984
As social promotion gives way to grade promotion based on mastery and as the education reform movement brings new, higher standards, vast numbers of students unable to meet the new standards are needing remedial instruction. This is proving to be a difficult and costly challenge. (DCS)
Descriptors: Academic Standards, Educational Change, Educational Improvement, Elementary Secondary Education
Kaplan, Michael H., Ed.; Galbreath, Diane, Ed. – 1979
A result of efforts to initiate dialogue between representatives of the Community Education Program in the United States Office of Education and the Department of Justice, this conference took place in March of 1978. Professionals from many youth-oriented fields attended. Conference objectives included initiating dialogue among those concerned…
Descriptors: Agency Cooperation, Community Education, Community Programs, Conference Reports
Kokaska, Charles J., Ed. – 1979
The 33 selected papers from the National Topical Conference on Career Education for Exceptional Individuals are divided into six sections: career education (overview and future perspectives); programing and instruction; vocational assessment and training; counseling and career information; community involvement; and preparation of training…
Descriptors: Career Counseling, Career Education, Community Involvement, Conference Reports
White, Robert H., Ed. – 1979
A summary is presented of the proceedings of a South Carolina conference of vocational and technical college presidents and directors which focused on (1) the articulation of selected secondary level vocational education and similar postsecondary level technical institution programs and (2) mutual concerns of vocational directors and technical…
Descriptors: Administrator Role, Advisory Committees, Articulation (Education), Conference Reports
Department of Education, Washington, DC. – 1978
This group of reports constitutes the first series of observations designed to document the experiences of six state agencies (Delaware, Oregon, Michigan, Virginia, Pennsylvania, and Mississippi) which are developing model program evaluation/management support units that will affect the development and implementation of policy in federal/state…
Descriptors: Educational Assessment, Evaluation Criteria, Evaluation Needs, Models
Manitoba Dept. of Education and Training, Winnipeg. Literacy and Continuing Education Branch. – 1996
This document is intended to assist individuals responsible for completing the annual development plan required of all community-based adult literacy programs seeking funding from Manitoba's (Canada) Literacy and Continuing Education Branch. A sample development plan is presented to illustrate the initiative, reflection, and planning needed to…
Descriptors: Accountability, Adult Basic Education, Adult Literacy, Annual Reports
White, Robert H., Ed. – 1979
Seventeen articles used to convey the South Carolina advisory council's 1977-78 evaluation of vocational and technical education in South Carolina are presented. Articles included are "The Girl Stared"; "A Solution to Discipline--Education's Number One Problem"; "A Vocational Education Success Story"; "TEC…
Descriptors: Advisory Committees, Annual Reports, Articulation (Education), Cooperative Programs
National Indian Council on Aging, Albuquerque, NM. – 1979
Focusing on the physical well-being and personal environment of the Indian elderly, the conference attracted 3,000 persons from 209 Indian tribes. Its program was organized into: (1) description of existing resources serving elderly Indians; (2) determination of the additional or remedial action required; and (3) identification of methodology for…
Descriptors: Alaska Natives, American Indian Reservations, American Indians, Conference Reports
Stalford, Charles B., Ed. – 1978
Three papers discuss the needs, interests, and participation of adults in learning activities. Generally, the papers deal with influences upon the possible demand for lifelong learning in the future. In the first paper K. Patricia Cross synthesizes findings from thirty-one state and national studies concerning the patterns of participation and…
Descriptors: Access to Education, Adult Education, Adult Learning, Adult Programs
Ohio State Bureau of Employment Services, Columbus. – 1995
This report summarizes the activities conducted in 1994 in relation to the 23 recommendations included in Ohio's Action Agenda for Adult Literacy. The recommendations are grouped into the following categories: coordination/collaboration, public awareness, research, program resources and support, advocacy/funding, and accountability. Some of the…
Descriptors: Accountability, Adult Basic Education, Adult Literacy, Advocacy