Outlines an approach to curriculum development that stresses a competency-driven framework including competency identification, curriculum development, and performance measurement, as well as a component-based approach to educational development and training asset management. Set in a professional services firm, the framework could serve as a…

Four sections comprise this report: (1) a mission statement of the I.N. Thut World Education Center (TWEC); (2) a program profile; (3) a narrative of major TWEC activities, curricular developments, personnel changes, and trends; and (4) a summary of TWEC's outreach and public service activities. Located at the University of Connecticut, TWEC was…

The service plan provides guidelines for a mainstreamed hearing impaired program. Terms are defined and job descriptions for a hearing impaired teacher, aide, interpreter, and speech pathologist are presented. The referral system, including the diagnostic procedures, are outlined as well as placement procedures. Program placement alternatives,…

A Colorado school district has evolved a plan for continuous updating of curriculum that is broad in scope, involves the external environment, and integrates the efforts of citizens and educators. The first step of the external audit process involves the development of goals and an overview of a state-of-the-art program by the program manager and…