Two regional Occupational Program Planning Institutes were held to provide inservice education for persons involved in administering postsecondary occupational education programs. This report contains an edited compilation of reactor comments and discussion group deliberations for these major papers: (1) "Master Planning in Post-Secondary…

The primary objectives of the study were to develop a model for a National Academy for School Executives (NASE), to determine the receptivity of school administrators to such a program, and to determine the feasibility of implementing the model within the near future. Four academic task forces studied the structural elements, fiscal requirements,…

This manual describes a parent involvement program on the elementary level. Although the primary aim of such a program is to broaden the learning opportunities of each child through increased personal attention and support, there are also many advantages for the teacher, the school, and the parents. The teacher has more time to devote to the…

The purpose of this study was to determine to what degree public school districts with heavy migrant populations utilize the services of the Migrant Student Record Transfer System (MSRTS), and to identify and describe some factors which may influence future use of the MSRTS in 5 states. An original questionnaire was developed and administered by…

The ES-USDA staff's understanding of, acceptance of, and perceived feasibility of balanced programming were measured before and after an ES-USDA workshop concerning the balanced programming concept. A semantic differential scale was used. Results showed that: (1) ES staff believes the following changes would be necessary for balanced…

Documented are staff training programs at the Rutland Center, a community-based mental health facility combining professional mental health and special education personnel in a cooperative program of psychoeducational service to seriously emotionally disturbed or behaviorally disordered children. The report describes the process of planning and…

This is one of a series of eight short monographs intended to aid practicing educators in planning and conducting accountability programs in schools. This booklet discusses how to plan and conduct a competency-based staff development program as part of an overall accountability program. Short sections focus in turn on various steps in the…

Describes a successful retirement preparation program developed by the University of Wisconsin to help acquaint staff members 55 and over with advantages and pitfalls of retirement. Content of the six 2-hour sessions included financial planning, physical and mental health, housing and living arrangements, leisure time activities and the meaning of…

Discusses the key aspects of developing special-interest, non-credit short courses directed specifically to those already employed in a particular field of engineering or engineering technology. (MLH)

Lists and annotates documents on the administration of career education which were screened from a computer search of the Educational Resources Information Center (ERIC) collection by the ERIC Clearinghouse on Career Education. Identifies bibliographies, administrative manuals, inservice guides, and university programs pertinent to career…

Preservice and graduate programs in educational administration fail to fill the situation-specific needs of principals, according to the author. What is needed is a variety of inservice programs, tailored for (and by) principals, that address both specific concerns and broader philosophic issues. (Author/DS)

This article describes one model for building direct and positive relationships between foreign extension agents and appropriate universities, what activities are involved, and how basic extension concepts are used. Discusses working through farmers' organizations, through professional organizations and agencies, and through integrated farming…

This technical assistance packet is intended as a guide for those who develop programs in support of mentors of youth. It offers guidance to help mentors build trusting relationships with their mentees, and, ultimately, contribute to positive outcomes for the children and youth in the mentoring program. Successful mentoring programs provide…

Discusses the role of the Office of Staff and Organization Development of Miami-Dada Junior College-North in coordinating the professional growth of their staff. (Editor/RK)