The bibliography contains entries for approximately 150 books, articles (one in French), symposia, monographs, ERIC documents, reports, handbooks, manuals, dissertations, and unpublished papers dealing with the implementation and management of individualized and personalized educational programs. Most of the works listed were published since 1971;…

This is a report on Phase I of a two-phase project identifying the requirements of administrators, teachers, and school board members for implementing an individualized instruction program, identifying such programs in the United States, and selecting 48 for site visits. A preliminary questionnaire was administered to 21 Oregon public school…

A growing concern for individualized instruction has made educators aware that all students need access to a wide range of media outside of the typical classroom or traditional library. For those desiring to develop appropriate facilities to fill this need, this bibliography stresses ideas that will enhance the planning, organization, and…

A growing concern for individualized instruction has made educators aware that all students need access to a wide range of media outside of the typical classroom or traditional library. For those desiring to develop appropriate facilities to fill this need, this bibliography stresses ideas that will enhance the planning, organization, and…

This report investigates the concept of individualized education both from a descriptive view of its general features and purposes and from an analytical view of specific components in such systems, identifying the component steps necessary for planning and implementing individualization. Chapter one deals with the importance of individualized…

The purpose of this Massachusetts Department of Education document is to create an awareness of, and to provide information about, adult high school credentialing programs based upon assessment of skills, which augment existing ways to earn a high school diploma. It is intended for staffs of adult learning centers, adult education programs, CETA…

Based on a behavioral technology based program at the University of Washington, a manual is presented for professionals who wish to establish a program to train retarded persons for, and place and maintain them in, nonsheltered employment. A detailed analysis of the components of such a program is provided, along with a general description of the…

The CREST (Creative Resources Enriching Student Talents) Project, an enrichment approach for elementary gifted, talented, and creative students, is described. The project is explained to incorporate an interdisciplinary approach to instruction in art and science using resources within the community. Chapter 1 outlines the project philosophy,…

A project was designed to develop a model for learning center organization in the Kentucky vocational schools and to develop a learning center handbook. During the project's first year, meetings of learning center coordinators resulted in development of preliminary models for learning center operation. One was developed for use in vocational…

This instructional module was prepared to: (1) acquaint the reader with the terminology and (2) introduce the reader to the procedures of the individualized instructional system found in this volume. The four modules are divided into sections designated: objective, readings, activity, and feedback. Precheck and post-check keys are included. The…

Written for planners and practitioners in employability skills development programs, this handbook provides information and resources for designing and implementing competency-based instruction. Chapter 1 provides an introduction to basic terms and concepts that make up a competency-based system. It describes four skills required for one to be…

The purpose of the demonstration programs in intensive instruction for low-achieving students was essentially to enable school districts to establish and operate exemplary and innovative projects to improve the competence of junior high school students in reading and mathematics. Thirteen original projects moved into their third year of operation…

One-third of the report explains the nature of the project, its development, administration, and the details of the individualized instruction system. The project goal of developing an individualized cluster curriculum in occupational education is described. The five phases of planning, development, pilot testing, revision, and dissemination which…

Intended for local vocational education administrators, this handbook provides guidelines and suggestions for designing, implementing, and evaluating programs for handicapped students who are being mainstreamed into the regular vocational education classroom. The handbook is divided into the following ten chapters: (1) Legal Requirements, (2)…

To help investigators become more aware of hidden limitations in their work, some important supportive systems to the application of interactive computing in education are described. Support systems are grouped under the headings of technical support, pedagogical and logistical support, and administrative support and are further illustrated by…