Examines the implications of a British plan to provide one-year paid traineeships to all unemployed 16 year-old school dropouts. Rising youth unemployment has prompted proposals for new postsecondary vocational and technical education programs. The program's impact on the secondary curriculum and postsecondary educational systems and on program…

Summarizes the major achievements of the supported employment initiative for individuals with mental retardation and other significant disabilities from 1986 through 1993. Focus is on the number of program participants, consumer characteristics, reduced dependence on Social Security income maintenance, participant earnings, and program…

Article described the variety of projects and the procedures for applying for a grant of the Ethnic Heritage Studies Program which was designed to emphasize comparative studies of ethnic and minority heritages so all persons might better understand each other. (Author/RK)

In this essay, the author describes the difficulty of publishing in the Third World as part of a larger relationship of dependence of developing countries on industrialized nations. (Editor)

Information regarding programs under Section 241 of the Manpower Development and Training Act which provides training for redevelopment area residents is presented. Appropriations increased from $6,500,000 in 1965 to $24,000,000 in 1967. Training costs declined in 1964 and 1965 compared to 1963 but were doubled in 1966 because of an extension of…

The paper examines an exemplary special education school for the handicapped in Peru and describes the school's success in training children in primary education and basic work skills. A rate of return for the investment in the school is calculated using cost-benefit analysis. The results are noted to indicate a conservative estimate of 10% return…

Current evaluation activities in the New Jersey school system are surveyed, and recommendations for future evaluation efforts are made. The current activities and future developments of school (or school district), statewide, and project (or program) evaluation are discussed individually. The following program objectives are suggested: to raise…

The purpose of this study was to assess vocational education as it exists within correctional institutions and to provide information useful in planning and developing needed educational programs. To collect the necessary data, a questionnaire was distributed to those correctional institutions housing over 100 male inmates and all institutes…

Using computerized mailing labels is an innovative method for counselors to obtain career information at low cost. (Author)

The value of a school garden as a learning laboratory is discussed and guidelines for developing a successful planting program were explained. (Author/RK)

The article presents experiences of Catonsville Community College (Maryland) in implementing programs for the hearing impaired at minimal costs but maximum benefit. After a description of the setting and regular, developmental, and continuing education programs for the hearing impaired, a cost comparison of each program is provided. (DB)

Offers a brief description of the low-budget, intramural athletic program of Pasco-Hernando Community College. Looks at ways in which the program budget is kept low; i.e., to approximately $12,000 per campus per year. (CBC)

The Minneapolis Urban Arts Program preaches and practices two ideas: The arts are basic to education; they're for all students, not just the talented. (Editor)

Examines the Program for Local Service (PLS), which began in 1943 in the Seattle area. Essentially, the program provided for youth volunteers to serve in approved public or nonprofit organizations. (Author/AM)