Presented are findings of a study on the utilization of paraprofessionals in public school programs for handicapped children; and provided are descriptions of four program models for training paraprofessionals working with handicapped children. Results are reported for the following areas: number of states and territories responding, number of…

The Massachusetts Board of Education recently adopted a 5-year plan to assist Local Education Agencies (LEAs) in the curriculum areas of reading, writing, arithmetic, science, and computer literacy. However, reduction in funds and staff at the LEA level has decreased the ability of local programs to implement marketing and assistance. This manual,…

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…