The Florida State Advisory Council on Vocational Education funded a study to determine the extent to which programs involved in vocational training represent a consistent, integrated, and coordinated approach to meeting vocational education, employment, and training needs of Florida, and to determine present and emerging patterns of governance of…

The National Coordination Forum was held to coordinate efforts of Migrant Education Preschool (MEP) and Migrant Head Start (MHS) to better serve the migrant preschool child. The introduction highlights the major differences between MEP and MHS (in authorizing legislation, eligibility, and program organization and administration) and the problems…

A 6-month program of advanced study in the theory and practice of educational administration and organization in US higher education was offered by the Center to 4 Mexican university academic administrators from September 1966 to March 1967. The program was designed to present a systems approach to college and university organization,…

To gather empirical evidence about the effects of multiple federal programs on school and school district operations, researchers interviewed teachers, principals, and categorical program coordinators at 24 elementary schools in eight districts across the nation. All the schools had four or more federal categorical programs and were known to be…

The purpose of this bulletin is to assist Alabama administrators, supervisors and teachers in providing a kindergarten program of learning experiences appropriate for 5-year-old children. The bulletin is divided into six sections encompassing different aspects of kindergarten education. Ten goals for the kindergarten program are suggested in…

THE ROLE OF THE HIGH SCHOOL PRINCIPAL IN MOVING VOCATIONAL EDUCATION FROM A "STATUS QUO" POSITION TO ONE OF RIGHTFUL PARTNERSHIP WITH OTHER AREAS OF THE CURRICULUM IN THE COMPREHENSIVE HIGH SCHOOL IS A VITAL ONE. THE MOTION THAT HIGH SCHOOL IS FOR COLLEGE-BOUND STUDENTS GREATLY LIMITS THE OPPORTUNITIES OF YOUNG PEOPLE WHO DO NOT ATTEND COLLEGE,…

This document covers all activities since the inception of the Black Colleges and Community Development Program (BCCDP). The BCCDP was established to develop clear lines of communication between TACTICS' programs; organize Black Colleges Technical Assistance Executive Committee; design, organize, and execute the Black College Consortium; and…

A study examined five local work training programs in California that have combined resources from both the federal Job Training Partnership Act (JTPA) and the public education system. The programs studied are located in San Diego County (Ramona), Montebello, San Francisco (Chinatown), Shasta County, and southeast Los Angeles County. In these…

Students participating in special programs funded under Title I of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act may experience a fragmented and disjointed instructional program. Case studies of ten schools in New York City were conducted to identify the ways in which special programs were coordinated with classroom instruction. Summaries of the case…

Results of a survey of residential adult education in the Province of Quebec are presented in this report. The existence of widespread financial difficulties is documented, together with a frequent lack of adequate community services and suitable facilities. Chapter I reviews the need of nonprofit groups for residential facilities and indicates…

Discusses the duties and responsibilities of high school program coordinators for gifted students to advocate with other staff for gifted students' needs; provide students with enrichment opportunities and resources; work closely with classroom teachers; and perform administrative duties, such as arranging for program evaluations. Lists of…

This document reports on a study conducted to determine which States use State equipment pools to share vocational education equipment. Five States--Arkansas, North Carolina, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, and Tennessee--indicated that they have such pools. The report consists of the original letter of request for information and replies from the five…

Observations and recommendations of the National Advisory Council on Vocational Education (NACVE) are presented based on its participation in a series of management evaluation reviews designed to assess the degree of state compliance with the requirements of current law, P.L. 90-576 (the Vocational Education Amendments of 1968). Section 1 reviews…

Designed as one of 10 institutes for the inservice training of vocational-technical educators in eastern metropolitan areas, the major focus of this institute was the administrative coordination within the urban school organization, which is essential to the planning and implementation of programs appropriate to inner city residents. A total of 86…

A study was done to determine the feasibility of using public schools as a delivery system for training the disadvantaged in rural areas, and to identify those factors which have prevented the establishment of meaningful working relationships between manpower training providers and vocational personnel. Utilizing a questionnaire and personal…