Guidelines and forms used in staff and development efforts in Florida's public community colleges are provided. Following these are a tabulation and brief summary of the staff and program development activities at each of the community colleges. After the title and a brief description of each program, the following types of information are coded…

This report is meant to be a tool for the recognition and resolution of a major concern at Los Angeles City College--vocational education programs for the disadvantaged. It is intended to help the college develop programs in which the disadvantaged can successfully function and from which he can enter the world of work as a competent and skilled…

The Tennessee Valley Authority has established a Youth Station in the Land Between the Lakes area of Kentucky for the purpose of providing curricular activities in the out-of-doors. The facilities and associated curriculum patterns are designed primarily to accommodate a resident program of outdoor and environmental education experiences. To…

Described is a demonstration class for educationally handicapped children said to have two major goals of demonstrating teaching techniques and strategies and of serving those children not receiving appropriate service in regular classrooms. Brief comments are made concerning the first goal, followed by practical suggestions for effective teaching…

This report describes a practicum project that developed an evaluation program for an elementary school principal and then attempted to assess the effectiveness of that program. In developing the evaluation program, it was necessary to satisfy the guidelines established by the state of Connecticut, as well as the needs of the local board of…

The author describes an arts resource center, which serves elementary and middle-school teachers and students. The ARC (Arts Resource Center) provides an area for creating instructional materials, brainstorming, researching, and for conducting classes in arts and workshops for both art and classroom teachers. (KC)

Article focuses on social studies curriculum, the target of many who seek to impose their values and policy on the total school program. A framework for providing positive program characteristics to be used by teachers and schools is outlined. (Author/RK)

This guide was developed to provide educators with information about nationally available programs for the classroom that promote social and emotional learning (SEL). It details the costs, the grades covered, evidence base, which most effectively teach core social and emotional skills, and which provide high-quality staff development and support.…

Ways in which school leaders can establish "safe schools" are detailed in this guide book. It offers suggestions on how to involve students, parents, law enforcement officials, business and community leaders, and other concerned citizens. This resource guide is designed to help administrators accomplish five goals: (1) assess the school climate by…

Described is a program, with developmental stages and focus areas, which has the potential for guiding supervising teachers, university supervisors, and coordinators of field experiences as they design and implement inservice programs directed toward improving the student teaching experience. (KC)

Arts programs frequently are integrated into other curriculum areas as an economic measure. Although program quality usually suffers as a result, following the guidelines offered here can ensure that integrated programs are effective. (Author/JM)

A teacher describes his experiences teaching sex education, how his program began and developed, and offers suggestions for starting a sex education program. (RK)

Certain guiding principles ensure that information technology becomes a value-added investment: using well-designed management and operating processes and fact-based decision making; examining document core processes and business practices; rethinking and redesigning processes, policies, and practices before integrating them into a system; and…

Describes a year-long project involving four British inner-city elementary schools that linked children's and teachers' learning and significantly changed classroom practices through staff development. Reformers should start with modest goals, convince teachers of benefits, hold regular review sessions, create opportunities for teacher…