These protocols represent a working guide for planning and implementing national sample assessments in connection with the national Key Performance Measures (KPMs). The protocols are intended for agencies involved in planning or conducting national sample assessments and personnel responsible for administering associated tenders or contracts,…

This directory of consultants is intended to provide a reference tool to rural educators seeking advice and assistance in adapting existing programs or building new programs to serve the rural adult. Introductory material notes that the process used to locate these professionals included a national survey of rural model programs conducted by the…

This paper begins by delineating common characteristics of nannies and indicating aspects of England's nanny training programs. The discussion then focuses on efforts begun in 1985 in Wisconsin to develop nanny training programs through the Vocational, Technical and Adult Education's post-secondary system. Particular emphasis is given to findings…

This survey reports the current state of development of pollution prevention education in Universities in the United States based on a national survey conducted between December 1991 and February 1992. Over 140 individuals (from 80 institutions) believed to be active in pollution prevention education were contacted and of these 89 (from 59…

Examines women's studies in New Zealand as provided by teaching institutions, women's groups, and government bodies and as represented in resources and publications. Reports on a survey of women's studies teachers focusing on program content, methodology, ideology, and aims. Provides case studies of three women's studies programs. (LL)

This national study of 929 correctional facilities reports on the status of vocational education programs offered by 384 of the institutions. Also discussed are the 34 standards developed for planning and and evaluating correctional vocational education programs. (LRA)

Objectives of the 3-year Volunteers in Rehabilitation Project (VIR) were to (1) document the scope and extent of volunteer participation within rehabilitation facilities, (2) prepare and test the effectiveness of handbooks designed to promote and improve volunteer programs, and (3) provide training experiences that could modify negative attitudes…

This survey of existing American Indian parenting programs is part of a National American Indian Court Judges Association project to design a model process by which social service providers can offer effective parent education programs that are culturally relevant to American Indians. The report also offers profiles, including addresses and names…

This survey of the current situation in 12 European countries, where cable television has moved from only passive distribution of broadcast signals to the active mode of local origination, includes both official and unofficial discussion about future cable possibilities. The study begins by clarifying the different contexts in which local…

This chronological summary describes the activities of the group that is developing CABOODLE, a children's educational television series in the arts and humanities, for the year 1978. Program areas reviewed include project personnel, project administration, curriculum design, physical facilities, materials and script development, research and…

Information regarding state minimum competency testing programs was requested from the 50 state departments of education in the United States in the spring of 1979. The following questions were asked: (1) Do you have a testing program? (2) If you do, what tests are being used? (3) Do you have a testing program in the planning stages? (4) Are there…

This report provides an overview of the competency-based education movement, discusses school administrators' concerns and attitudes concerning the competency movement, describes the experience of various school districts and states with minimum competency requirements, and presents practical guidelines for implementing minimum competency…

SUMMARY REPORTS OF VOCATIONAL-TECHNICAL PROGRAM DEVELOPMENTS IN EACH OF THE 50 STATES AND TERRITORIES DURING 1966 ARE PRESENTED. MORE THAN 200 NEW VOCATIONAL EDUCATION FACILITIES WERE CONSTRUCTED, AND HIGH QUALITY VOCATIONAL EDUCATION IS RAPIDLY BECOMING AVAILABLE FOR THOSE CITIZENS WHO NEED INSTRUCTION TO OBTAIN JOBS OR FOR THOSE WHO MUST IMPROVE…

The study is designed to assist police and other law enforcement agencies, as well as local government officials, in planning new burglary prevention activities and modifying existing ones. Information was compiled from (1) a survey of 50 United States police departments, (2) site visits to 12 departments with operating burglary prevention…

This is the fourth periodic report on the programs and plans of the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES). It describes current programs aimed at meeting the needs posed by the National Education Goals and other educational policies, the future plans for the agency, and its major publications. In addition to updating the descriptions of…