In planning any meeting there are three primary considerations: (1) the program and accompanying facility needs; (2) location and accessibility, and (3) timing. Many resource materials provide a valuable aid to the meeting planner and professional consultants are available. (MW)

A roof management program protects the capital investment of a new roof. Steps to create a program are (1) assemble roof information files, (2) implement a roof inspection program with periodic inspection, and (3) establish maintenance scheduling and implementation. (MLF)

Guidelines are offered to administrators beginning new preschool programs that concern curriculum, facilities, staff, and parent involvement. (MLF)

This paper reviews some of the literature pertaining to the need for child care centers in postsecondary institutions, discusses the relevance of a child care center to Bladen Technical Institute (North Carolina), and proposes the establishment of a child care facility with a capacity of 29 children. The primary purposes of establishing a child…

SCICON, currently designating the Clemmie Gill School of SCIence and CONservation, is an environmental education program providing sixth grade students opportunities to learn about science, conservation, and ecological relationships in the natural environment. The title, SCICON, designates both a school campus and an instructional program. Section…

This guideline bulletin was prepared to assist local schools in planning and implementing preschool programs for educationally deprived children. Program objectives and organization (including topics such as pupils, personnel, evaluation, parental involvement, and records) are included. The general characteristics of 4- and 5-year-olds and the…

The first of a ten-part series developed to help instructors conduct training programs more effectively. Covers establishing objectives, identifying the participants, selecting a facility, preparing teaching materials, and keeping records. Includes a preparation and planning checklist. (EM)

Trends and new approaches to aid those engaged in planning facilities and equipment for vocational education programs were developed during a 5-day institute. The 98 participants, representing 42 states and Puerto Rico, included state directors or supervisors, local directors, architects and facilities planners, and vocational teacher educators.…

This pamphlet discusses questions to consider when planning a child care facility. Topics discussed include licensing, financial management, written policies on facility operation, recordkeeping, insurance, the physical nature of the facility, program planning, scheduling of daily activities, personnel selection, staff development, parent…

The reasons for the University of Michigan's decision to end development of a health maintenance organization are outlined from its different perspectives as an employer, health care provider, and medical school. Among the considerations were employee attitudes, insurance costs, competition, and revenue sources of the medical school. (MSE)

The North Carolina Department of Community Colleges offers a variety of services which are intended to enable institutions within that state to identify, develop, and deliver their services in an efficient and effective manner. This document provides the local institution with a suggested model which might be used in the preparation of long and…

The main purpose of this project was to develop a blueprint for the future growth of the AASA-National Academy for School Executives. The resulting comprehensive model is displayed in outline form through the use of a conceptual framework that includes three major processes -- program planning and development, implementation, and evaluation. Each…