Some evidence shows that educational leaders have become more aware and knowledgeable of school counseling programs since the ASCA National Model was released more than 20 years ago. However, such research is based on self-reported perceptions and experiences. This study aimed to develop an inventory to objectively assess the level of knowledge…

School closures, inequitable technology, and diminished access to educational support negatively impacted learning for all students during the COVID-19 pandemic but more so for students with disabilities. In anticipation of learning loss for all students, the Florida Department of Education (FLDOE) mandated each school district to develop an…

Because of the large number of students involved, statewide assessments used throughout the United States are designed to be highly efficient with respect to administration and scoring. This constrains the formats that can be used and consequently limits testing to a subset of competencies typically associated with the education standards being…

Information Resource Management--State University System of Florida (IRM-SUS) is the primary collector and provider of data concerning state universities that is used to make sound education policy decisions. The office provides technical assistance to those using the information, state and federal reporting support, those supplying information,…

Although some factors seem to be moving to allow greater decertification of the school principal profession, other factors, moving in the opposite direction, call for greater oversight by government. Four factors - perceived shortage of principals, accountability and the changing role of principals, growing influence of the state over school…

Reports results of a Florida study in which 108 principals rated the priorities of administrators' tasks. (JM)

The goal of the Florida Department of Corrections is to be innovative leader in the criminal justice system, to be best-managed public agency in the Florida state government, and to be number-one correctional system in the nation. The Illinois Department of Corrections has initiated aggressive efforts to recruit qualified minority applicants to…

This document presents a general review and evaluation of social work education in Florida throughout the state university system. Programs are reviewed from these institutions: Florida State University, Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University, University of South Florida, Florida Atlantic University, University of West Florida, University…

The 1974-75 Florida special education (SE) plan assesses SE efforts to date as the basis for projections regarding future educational needs and budget requirements. An overview of state planning efforts provides data on such topics as state goals and commitment; constraints in implementing a statewide program; and the rationale for development of…

Described are procedures and policies of the Dade County Florida Public Schools regarding special education. Considered are nine basic areas: philosophy of the program (including an organizational chart and description of the case staffing procedure), due process guidelines (including review procedures and exclusion), contractual services (such as…

Presents the history and need for a State-wide educational information system. Recommendations and budget details for such a system are prepared for the 1970 Florida Legislature. (MF)

This monograph is an historical document portraying the problems of starting Florida's first ten teacher education centers (1974-75). Its aim is to provide information to individuals and groups considering active participation in teacher education centers. The document is organized as four sections followed by a bibliography and appendix. The…

A prototype for a high school vocational special education program for educable mentally handicapped children is offered as a possible design for school systems. Six concerns are dealt with to provide some direction: objectives of the program, eligibility for the program, staffing needs, length, curriculum, and departmental as well as cooperative…

The results of a study addressing the problems of the management information system of the State University System of Florida are discussed. It is suggested that a majority of the problems did not reside in software and hardware applications but in general management practices. Recommendations are also included. (SF)

Thirty-one employees of the Comprehensive Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS) Program of Palm Beach County (Florida) were surveyed to explore their motives and attitudes toward their jobs, clients, and the organization. Implications for management of AIDS service organizations and program quality are discussed. (SLD)