The purpose of this study was to survey and analyze biographical data of the directors of adult education in Canadian public school systems, and the perceptions held by directors and superintendents across Canada of the goals of adult education and the functions of directors of adult education. The analysis consisted primarily of determining the…

Workshops were conducted in 1965 at the Universities of New Mexico, Maryland, and Washington for 150 educators responsible for preparing trainers of adult basic education teachers. Immediate program evaluation and followup evaluation were done; the University of Maryland followup surveyed not only workshop participants, but also trainers and…

Using local and national data, this study examined adult education program offerings in East Orange, New Jersey, potential participants' needs and interests, and program needs reported by business and industrial leaders. A plan was proposed for an appropriate community wide program. Data from public school adult education programs in 142 cities…

AN INVESTIGATION WAS MADE OF PROBLEMS AND PERSONAL NEEDS IN NEW YORK STATE REIMBURSED PROGRAMS OF PUBLIC SCHOOL ADULT EDUCATION IN HOME ECONOMICS AS SEEN BY TEACHERS AND BY ADULT EDUCATION DIRECTORS, OF PROGRAM AND TEACHER CHARACTERISTICS, AND OF DIFFERENCES IN ASSESSMENTS BY TEACHERS UNDER DIFFERING TYPES OF CERTIFICATION. QUESTIONNAIRE RESPONSES…

These guidelines for choosing candidates for advisory committee membership are intended for use by managers of large or small public school continuing education programs. Contents include (1) Background (of guidelines development), (2) Size of Committee and Terms of Members, (3) Compilation of Candidate List and Selection to Membership, (4)…