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Download full textFlorida State Dept. of Education, Tallahassee. – 1974
Information on Florida public education student acceleration programs is contained in this 1974 report to the legislature, compiled by the Florida State Department of Education. There are six means used in Florida schools to fulfill the legislative mandate to provide time-shortened educational programs at all levels of the educational system: (1)…
Descriptors: Acceleration, Advanced Placement Programs, Dual Enrollment, Early Admission
Barnard, Wynette – Illinois Teacher of Home Economics, 1979
Presents the child development section of a project to provide adult educators with a tool for measuring the proficiency of experienced homemakers of either sex who seek high school credit in home economics or diplomas by demonstrated competence in the adult performance level program. (MF)
Descriptors: Adult Learning, Adult Vocational Education, Child Development, Educational Certificates
Minish, Roberta – Illinois Teacher of Home Economics, 1979
Presents the consumer education section of a project to provide adult educators with a tool for measuring the proficiency of experienced homemakers of either sex who seek high school credit in home economics or diplomas by demonstrated competence in the adult performance level program. (MF)
Descriptors: Adult Learning, Adult Vocational Education, Consumer Education, Educational Certificates
Florida State Dept. of Education, Tallahassee. – 1975
This second annual report to the Florida Legislature and the State Board of Education reviews the reasons for student acceleration programs, the methods of acceleration, and the financial implications of time-shortened degree programs. Statistical data are provided on the number of Florida high school and postsecondary students taking advantage of…
Descriptors: Acceleration, Advanced Placement Programs, Competency Based Education, Dual Enrollment
Florida State Dept. of Education, Tallahassee. – 1976
The third annual report to the Florida Legislature and the State Board of Education reiterates the background and reasons for time shortened education, the methods of student acceleration, and the financial implications of acceleration. Progress in student acceleration in Florida through year-round matriculation, credit verified proficiency,…
Descriptors: Acceleration, Advanced Placement, Community Colleges, Dual Enrollment
Petersen, Allen; And Others – 1979
Because of a wide diversity of grading practices and policies among California community colleges, its impact upon students, and the need for compliance with state minimum standards, a study group was appointed to examine existing regulations and make recommendations to promote commonality among grading policies. Issues such as local autonomy,…
Descriptors: Academic Failure, Academic Probation, Administrative Policy, Community Colleges
Florida State Dept. of Education, Tallahassee. – 1977
The fourth annual report to the Florida Legislature reviews the reasons for time-shortened education, methods for student acceleration, and financial implications of acceleration. This progress report contains information on year-round matriculation, credit by verified proficiency (including equivalency tests and advanced placement), credit for…
Descriptors: Acceleration, Advanced Placement, Community Colleges, Competency Based Education
