Policymakers and researchers have focused on improving the quality of our nation's 3 million teachers to raise the achievement of students in key academic areas, such as reading and mathematics. Given the importance of teacher quality to student achievement and the key role federal and state governments play in supporting teacher quality, GAO's…

The amended guidelines for Title I of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act, as revised by the Oregon Department of Education, are presented in this document. It consolidates instructions for completing applications. The purpose of Title I is explained briefly. The first two steps prior to applying are to identify the project target area or…

This manual provides regulations to assist local education agencies in Georgia in planning, designing and implementing programs of compensatory education for Title I eligible children. The areas considered under program planning include: the responsibilities of local educational agencies, allocation and reallocation of funds, accounting of fiscal…

Written for the social service (Title XX) administrator at the State or sub-State level, this guide is intended to serve four major purposes: (1) Provide selected insights into what the Comprehensive Employment and Training Act (CETA) is and how it works; (2) point out potential areas for coordination which, from study or field experience, hold…

This handbook contains information on the planning, development and implementation of Title I programs in New York State. In an overview of general State education department policy, guidelines on program priorities, application procedures, kindergarten and prekindergarten programs, programs for educationally disadvantaged handicapped pupils,…

The purpose of this guide is to suggest ways and means for initiating and sustaining a lasting and mutually rewarding partnership between vocational education and Comprehensive Employment and Training Act (CETA) youth programs. These suggestions were based on observations of over 100 programs throughout the United States judged to contain examples…

THE REPORT AND ITS GUIDELINES SUMMARIZE VIEWS EXPRESSED IN SEVERAL PAPERS AND CONFERENCES SPONSORED BY THE NATIONAL INSTITUTE ON SERVICES FOR HANDICAPPED CHILDREN AND YOUTH. THE PURPOSES OF THE INSTITUTE ARE DEFINED. GUIDELINES DEVELOPED BY PRELIMINARY COMMITTEES AND REFINED BY CONFERENCES COVER FIVE AREAS--COOPERATION AMONG VOLUNTARY…

This report provides guidance to local Title XX Day Care providers, Head Start administrators, and school district administrators in Texas who are interested in coordinating the services offered to eligible 4-year-olds in their communities. After an introductory section, section 2 presents a general description of each of the three programs…

Regulations pertaining to project design of Title IV Indian Education Act projects are described in this guide. In addition to being helpful and giving each project a standard format to follow, the guide also includes examples of required and suggested forms. Each of the seven components of program design (needs, goals, objectives, activities,…

Given the history of Federal policy on Indian reservations and Indian reaction to that policy, the role of the Public Employment Program (PEP) on Indian reservations should be viewed in light of the following policy considerations: (1) the transitional and temporary nature of PEP; (2) the extent and use of Department of Labor (DOL) supplied…

This report attempts to clarify Title I requirements in order to enhance the development of new State and local special programs and the modification of existing programs in a manner that conforms to Title I rules. Five fundamental areas are addressed. These include: (1) the basic requirements contained in the Title I legal framework applicable to…

Written for education administrators, primarily for those dealing with Federally funded adult education and vocational education programs at State and local levels, this guide is intended to serve four major purposes: (1) Explain the Comprehensive Employment and Training ACT (CETA) and how it works, (2) point out potential areas for coordination…

Intended primarily for use by employment and training staff--program planners, administrators, and counselors--this action planning guidebook provides an in-depth overview of six essential tasks in planning and implementing apprenticeship programs. It is divided into three parts. The introductory section explains the purposes of the guidebook,…

This coordination guide has been written as a reference for Comprehensive Employment and Training Act (CETA) Prime Sponsor administrators, planners, and operations staff who are interested in pursuing coordination opportunities with Health, Education, and Welfare (HEW) employment-related programs. It is intended to serve four major purposes: (1)…

Written for State and local operators of Health Education and Welfare (HEW)-funded health service, health manpower, and health planning programs, this guide is intended to serve four major purposes: (1) Provide selected insights into the Comprehensive Employment and Training Act (CETA) and how it works; (2) point out potential areas for…