The Competency Profile Analysis System (CAP) is useful for planning training programs focusing on competency-based learning systems. The basic assumptions of the CAP System and its five phases (basic CAP document, validation, preparation of objectives, development of learning modules, and development of learning sites and resources) are detailed.…

This paper presents a report on a special services aide program in Connecticut. The community was the source of the paraprofessional personnel, who were then trained by teachers. By the end of a successful second year, there was a need for a university/school cooperative training program to fill the demand for these personnel. Presented in a…

TO OFFSET THE PROBLEM OF A SHORTAGE OF QUALIFIED TECHNICIANS TO SERVE AS RADIOGRAPHERS IN INDUSTRY, 19 STUDENTS WERE TRAINED IN TWO CLASSES, THE FIRST CONSISTING OF 19, AND THE SECOND OF EIGHTEEN 30-HOUR WEEKS. ORGANIZED FORMAL OR LECTURE-TYPE INSTRUCTION WAS PRESENTED IN SOME SUBJECT AREAS, BUT THE MAJOR EMPHASIS WAS ON LABORATORY EXPERIENCES…

The authors describe the sometimes painful process of developing a series of drug training workshops for a non-helath agency. They then discuss the principles and procedures they followed to achieve a successful result, and make suggestions for others who are planning drug education programs. (Author)

This publication provides a listing of the components of a specialized diver training program developed at the University of Michigan. Because of the demand for specialized diver training in the scientific community, a speciality diving course was developed to serve those in the various fields of marine and aquatic science and engineering. This…

An outline is presented of the carefully formalized method used by the Bois-de-Boulogne College in Montreal for setting up plans, on a consultancy basis, in industrial training for outside organizations. (Author/EC)

Describes the development and the testing of two elementary school programs on energy education: "Captain Power" for Grades 2 or 3 and "Power Quiz" for Grades 5 or 6. The programs were tested in classrooms and revised to the point where they will reliably produce high levels of achievement of specified learning outcomes.…

This monograph describes in detail how a Personalized System of Instruction (PSI), or Keller Plan, approach was implemented in a large statistics course at Massey University, New Zealand. Some of the strengths and weaknesses of the scheme are explored and possible extensions noted. Major areas covered are subject area (statistics), logistics,…

The educational material described is designed for the use of administrators and all personnel who are involved in the training of teacher aides. Topics covered in the described course are the project coordinator, advisory council, school administrators and teachers, trainers, research team, teacher aide trainees, subject matter consultants, the…

The document presents an account of project activities that evolved around the development and implementation of career education in Leon County School District, Florida. The purpose of the project was to begin effecting needed educational changes at the K-14 level by developing a comprehensive career education program designed to increase student…

This paper traces the origins of the Educational Extension Program (EEP) in the Office of Education and presents a revised conception which reflects changes to adapt the EEP to the mission of the National Institute of Education (NIE). Following a discussion of the origin of EEP, emphasis is placed on the present concepts in NIE, design of policy…

Information and guidelines are presented for implementing a school district's Mentally Gifted Minor (MGM) Program, which operates within the regular school organization, under the administration of the school principal. Goals for an MGM program listed cover learning skills and cognitive and affective processes. Relevant California legislation on…

With budgets limiting counseling staffs and an increased need to retain students, a more effective method of providing services is needed. The objective is to bring paraprofessionals to the point where they can recruit, screen, select, evaluate, promote, train, supervise, and administer their own programs. (Author/PC)