School districts within the USA face ever-decreasing autonomy in rendering decisions regarding instruction, curriculum and the leading and managing of schools at the local level due to the ever-increasing accountability measures implemented by district, state and federal governments. This study investigates a joint university-school district…

This manual is designed to help meet the present and future educational needs of community groups, membership organizations, and voluntary associations in preparing volunteers in health, welfare, education, or cultural or civic affairs. Elements of program planning, selection and recruitment, training, supervision, and evaluation are covered, with…

This volume contains selected samples of resource materials and other products used with 10 short-term institutes aimed at improving vocational education and manpower training in metropolitan areas. Arranged in appendix format, the volume includes: (1) Tables Relating to Participant Selection, (2) Application Form and Invitation Letter Samples,…

The management aspects of the self-paced, individualized course on psychology and leadership prepared for the United States Naval Academy by the Westinghouse Learning Corporation are described in this report. Included are the instructor role, the administrator role, the use of the instructional materials, and the course description. EM 010 418…

PARTICIPANTS IN THIS REGIONAL WORKSHOP HAD AS THEIR OBJECTIVE TO DEVELOP AN UNDERSTANDING OF THE PURPOSES, MEANS, ADMINISTRATIVE FRAMEWORK, POLICIES, PROCEDURES, COURSE CONTENT, ADVISORY COMMITTEES, INITIATION, TEACHING TECHNIQUES, COMMUNITY RESOURCES, AND LEADERSHIP TECHNIQUES NECESSARY TO IMPROVE AND EXPAND THE PROGRAM OF ADULT AND YOUNG FARMER…