The purpose of this manual is to describe critical techniques and components that should be considered in a comprehensive management system. The various sections of this manual describe in detail the concepts and skills necessary for developing and implementing a management by objectives (MBO) system. The manual should provide a vehicle to the…

This report was intended to determine how the Albuquerque Public Schools will be affected by reduced enrollment and to provide a choice of positive steps for smoothing the adaptation of school operations. Concerns are outlined with regard to continued student population decline, staffing imbalances, continued inflation, and the anticipated…

Using the example of a Career Education Model developed by the Orange County, California Consortium, the document provides guidelines for setting up career education programs in local educational agencies. Component levels, a definition of career education, and Consortium program background are discussed. Subsequent chapters include: Program…

To aid elementary, middle, junior high, and high schools in planning an Instructional Materials Center, this handbook presents standards for this modern concept of a school library. The term Instructional Materials Center (IMC) is used throughout to designate a centralized collection of materials, with a staff of professional and clerical…

Materials contained in the 16 volumes that make up the Rural America Series suggest practices through which rural schools can meet local community needs and realize their potential for career program delivery. This procedural handbook, one of three support functions guides in the series, is designed for use by individuals involved in planning,…