Guidelines are offered for accessing local grant and foundation monies to fund special and innovative activities in gifted education programs. Descriptions of six projects funded by grants from local foundations demonstrate the variety of projects that can be funded. (JDD)

This is one of eight short monographs intended to aid practicing educators in planning and conducting accountability programs in schools. This booklet discusses how to develop and prepare funding proposals for consideration by government agencies and private foundations. It is not intended to deal with the unique requirements of particular funding…

The National Science Foundation (NSF) Act of 1950 (as amended) authorizes and directs the foundation to initiate and support: basic research; programs to strengthen the research potential; and science, mathematics, and engineering education programs at all levels. The Division of Teacher Preparation and Enhancement supports model preservice and…

This book offers guidelines to help potential grantseekers explore, write, implement, and terminate a strong proposal as an operating project. Part 1 presents guidelines for initiating the development of a grant proposal. These include information about grants and the funding game, a review of aids, and a chapter on use of the major tools of the…

A resource guide to assist inservice personnel to establish vocational education programs for severely handicapped individuals is presented. Section 1 summarizes issues in vocational services and training for severely handicapped persons. Section 2 contains brief descriptions of national agencies and organizations that relate in some way to the…