This study investigated the rate of success for IT projects using agile and standard project management methodologies. Any successful project requires use of project methodology. Specifically, large projects require formal project management methodologies or models, which establish a blueprint of processes and project planning activities. This…

Describes a decision analytic approach for multidisciplinary teams (MDTs) in planning special service programs. Presents evaluation information on its application by MDTs in planning individualized education programs, and outlines a six-step process. Suggests utilization of approach allows a complex program planning situation to be disaggregated…

This paper analyzes and raises questions about two existing moral education programs, and suggests directions for future research in this area. Paper presented at the American Psychological Association Convention, Chicago, 1975. (Author/BP)

Educational management programs have planned outcomes that can be achieved through alternative routes. Methods-means selection is a systematic approach to choosing the most favorable route. "Methods" refer to the specific strategies and "means" refer to the actual resources and personnel used to carry out the chosen method. This systems analysis…

Forty-two individuals, comprising teams of three people from 14 states, attended a conference planned to: (1) assist vocational leaders in developing the intent, nature, and possible structure(s) of vocational curriculums at different levels, (2) cause participants to understand implications and provisions current legislation has for professional…

This monograph speaks to the basic problems confronting human services programs, and offers suggestions for improving guidance services. Specific concerns addressed are: (1) the need for more systematic program planning and evaluation; (2) an approach to effective planning and evaluation; (3) development of staff skills for use in the…

The purpose of this manual is to describe critical techniques and components that should be considered in a comprehensive program planning and evaluation system. It contains a general introductory section followed by sections on performance objectives, general assessment techniques, assessment techniques in the affective domain, process…

This annotated bibliography contains 97 entries to aid those interested in the problems and techniques of comprehensive program planning. It is designed for educators who feel that systems analysis, cost-benefit studies, and mathematical models have some relevance in the planning processes of a large school system. Three major sections are…

This project was undertaken to identify, collect, classify, and assess career education treatment units that have proved effective or can be readily field tested. A nationwide field survey of various educational sources was made to identify a broad spectrum of career education treatment units. Follow-up and site visits were made to collect…

In this report of a project to research existing industrial training of basic skills are provided an overview of the project and examination of four aspects associated with training. Part 1 is a detailed account of the search procedure that located and reviewed literature on basic skills training industry. A bibliography of the sources found in…

The purpose of this project was to explore the feasibility of developing a comprehensive system for health manpower planning which would involve educators, leaders in health occupations, state officials, and university research personnel. A long range approach was developed in the form of a theoretical model which considered population trends and…

To help increase leader effectiveness in planning and implementing local action projects, the booklet presents discussion and examples of the nature and characteristics of planned community action leading to community development. The booklet first explains why leaders should be involved with community action and then gives abstracts of seven…

The Technical Education Research Center-SW has conceived, tested, and refined a model for disseminating newly developed programs and materials throughout the nation. The model performed successfully in the dissemination of more than 50,000 educational units (modules) of Laser/Electro-Optics Technician (LEOT) materials during a four-year period…