This description of career education activities in Greenland, Arkansas, was prepared as part of a study conducted to identify evaluated, exemplary career education activities which represent the best of the current career education programs and practices referred to in Public Law 93-380. (See CE 018 212 for the final report of this study.) This…

This description of career education activities in Coloma, Michigan, was prepared as part of a study conducted to identify evaluated, exemplary career education activities which represent the best of the current career education programs and practices referred to in Public Law 93-380. (See CE 018 212 for the final report of this study.) This…

This forth annual report covers the activities of the Research and Development Center in Educational Stimulation during the 1968-69 fiscal year. To reflect the Center's new programmatic structure, the description of the Center's objectives and activities is organized as follows: (1) Administrative program; (2) substantive programs, including art,…

The CREST (Creative Resources Enriching Student Talents) Project, an enrichment approach for elementary gifted, talented, and creative students, is described. The project is explained to incorporate an interdisciplinary approach to instruction in art and science using resources within the community. Chapter 1 outlines the project philosophy,…

In this report, descriptions are given of two career education projects in Syracuse and Yonkers, which are designed to serve as models for their respective areas, are transportable to other districts, and emphasize guidance, counseling, and developmental activities at the elementary level. Syracuse's Life Centered Curriculum program is presented…

This description of career education activities in the Highline Public Schools (Seattle, Washington) was prepared as part of a study conducted to identify evaluated, exemplary career education activities which represent the best of the current career education programs and practices referred to in Public Law 93-380. (See CE 018 212 for the final…

Designed to be used by parents, school principals, program directors, superintendents, or others interested in child care programs, this action manual provides ideas, models and guidelines for the design, development, implementation, and operation of a program for the school-age child. Part 1 offers profiles of existing models of child care…

Microcomputers are already in a majority of American schools, but little is known about their integration into the school curriculum. This study examines the features of an elementary school--Skyline School in the South San Francisco Unified School District (California)--that have contributed to the successful integration of computers in its…

Recognizing the importance of and need for high quality after-school care for 5- to 14-year-olds, the Indiana Family and Social Services Administration commissioned a set of 9 School Age Care Technical Assistance Papers discussing the steps in designing high quality programs. This two-videotape set, based on those papers, provides guidance to…

This paper presents some suggestions about and evidence on how research theories from social psychology can be used to improve the operation and effects of short term educational programs whose objectives include the education or reeducation of individuals. The document is intended for people connected with the kindergarten through college…

An eclectic social studies model for grades 4-6 is described in this practicum. The report of this project, which was developed for the West Islip, New York, public schools and implemented there in 1975, is presented in six chapters: (1) "Analysis of the Problem" identifies weaknesses of the existing social studies program and assesses curriculum…

This description of career education activities in Ontario-Montclair School District (California), was prepared as part of a study conducted to identify evaluated, exemplary career education activities which represent the best of the current career education programs and practices referred to in Public Law 93-380. (See CE 018 212 for the final…

THIS HANDBOOK DESCRIBES THE BASIC PRINCIPLES AND METHODS OF ORGANIZATION AND PLANNING WHICH MAY BE USED BY A STAFF WHEN INITIATING A GUIDANCE PROGRAM IN THE ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS. THE NEED FOR GUIDANCE AT THE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL LEVEL IS CONSIDERED FROM THE STANDPOINT OF THE CHILD, THE PARENTS, THE PRINCIPAL, AND THE TEACHERS. BASIC OBJECTIVES WHICH…

Presented are aspects of program planning and administration as developed by Opportunity for Advanced Student Involvement in Studies, a summer program for 450 gifted students (grades 1-8) of the Charleston, SC public schools. (BB)

Because there appears to be a need for the facilitation of planning in elementary schools, the Center for the Study of Evaluation has established programs to provide for people in schools the knowledge and skills they need to do local program planning and evaluation. One of these programs is the self-instructional, self-contained Program Planning…