This publication identifies and discusses considerations in facilitating the installation of competency-based education (CBE) programs and for maintaining effective program operation. Where appropriate there is also discussion of the possible effectiveness of various strategies as used by change agents at different stages of implementation and in…

POSITION STATEMENTS OF NURSES' ASSOCIATIONS INDICATED THAT ALL NURSING EDUCATION SHOULD MOVE INTO THE MAINSTREAM OF GENERAL EDUCATION WITH PROFESSIONAL PROGRAMS IN COLLEGES OR UNIVERSITIES AT THE BACCALAUREATE OR HIGHER LEVEL, ALL TECHNICAL PROGRAMS IN JUNIOR OR COMMUNITY COLLEGES AT THE ASSOCIATE DEGREE LEVEL, AND ALL PRESERVICE PROGRAMS IN…

This booklet presents a step-by-step system for planning and carrying out an effective public communication campaign. In his discussion, the author concentrates on various planning processes rather than on the mechanics of writing, designing, photographing, or editing. However, while the booklet's emphasis is definitely on planning, many specific…

Intended for prospective members of the new Distributive Industrial Training Board in Great Britain, this training guide concentrates on managerial functions in retailing; the selection of trainees; the planning of in-company and external training programs; scheduling and continuity of training; roles of training personnel; and the use of various…

This report contains an overview which traces the technological revolution of the last 50 years and the impact it has had on blue collar workers, especially deaf blue collar workers. The prevocational program is discussed and a vocational program that fits most facilities in schools for the deaf is presented. Desirable vocational teacher…

This publication has been compiled to provide educators with information, ideas, examples, and guidelines for establishing or implementing an orientation and exploratory career education program at the middle or junior high school level. Sections of the manual include: (1) a definition of career education and its role, (2) a discussion of the…

This booklet is intended to facilitate the development of counseling and guidance programs under Indiana's legislative mandate on planning, programming, budgeting systems (PPBS). It does not attempt to dictate how PPBS should be set up in each school, but rather to provide basic guidelines to aid the development of individual counseling and…

This revised edition of the 1951 bulletin of the California State Department of Education updates materials from the original handbook, includes information from a handbook on inservice teacher training, and adds a brief history of adult education. It should be of practical value to teachers of adults, their supervisors and school administrators.…

INTRODUCED BY EXCERPTS FROM PREVIOUSLY PUBLISHED WORKS ABOUT CULTURALLY DISADVANTAGED CHILDREN, THIS DOCUMENT PRESENTS GUIDELINES FOR (1) IMPLEMENTING THE 1965 CONNECTICUT STATE ACT TO PROVIDE AID FOR THE EDUCATION OF DISADVANTAGED CHILDREN AND (2) ESTABLISHING THE TITLE I PROGRAMS CREATED BY THE 1965 FEDERAL ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION…

This collection of conference papers (presented at the 1975 Texas Conference on Infancy sponsored by the Association for Childhood Education International) is directed primarily to caretakers, potential caretakers, and parents of young children. Articles included are: (1) Some Observations on Group Care of Infants; (2) What a State Can Do--For…

Control of public education in the United States is vested in the citizenry. Evaluation is a necessary function of control. The gap between occupational and general education must be narrowed by recognition that both may contribute to occupational choice, competence, and advancement, and also to the objectives of general education. As unsystematic…

Prepared by the Public Health Service to clarify the role of health professionals and subprofessionals in the home care field, this guide is directed to dietitians and public health nutritionists who are involved in planning, directing, carrying out, and evaluating the nutrition aspects of medical care programs for patients at home. Program…

This document provides guidelines for persons who intend to supervise, plan, and implement workshops in educational administration for administrators and teachers in physicians assistants (PA) programs. The guidelines are also suitable for workshops for administrators and teachers in other health professions instructional programs, such as medical…

Intended for school district personnel, the series of 11 articles by professionals in the field is noted to be helpful in designing and developing programs and services for gifted and talented students. Entries are included with the following titles and authors: "Identifying Key Features in Programs for the Gifted" (J. Renzulli);…

Provided are guidelines for the development of individualized education programs (IEPs) for handicapped, gifted, and talented children, designed to comply with the proposed Pennsylvania Special Education Standards. Chapters cover the following topics: instructional components of the IEP (including determination of present educational levels,…