This document is seen as a framework that presents suggestions for mathematics programs to fill the void left with the demise of "new math." The child is identified as the central figure in the educational scene. The material is in two major parts. The first part is a framework for mathematics as revised for 1975, and covers all grades.…

This manual describes the fact-finding conference and provides guidelines for determining when to use one, for planning one, and for conducting one. Defined first are various types of conferences, including the information-giving conference, the problem-solving or decision-making conference, the information-exchange conference, and the…

Products and materials are provided from an Oregon project to define "new" and "changing" occupations for which training programs are needed and to determine guidelines to document "evidence of need." The legislative reference is addressed and pertinent literature is reviewed. Developed to establish the level of need…

In response to the House and Senate Armed Services and Appropriations Committees' need for information on the condition of child care facilities, construction requirements, program operation, and methods for controlling costs, the General Accounting Office (GAO) has reviewed child care programs provided for military personnel. Although the…

This process model for training migrant parents to participate in the total development of their children can be used by those who wish to plan and/or improve the training process. Successful migrant training programs are shown to require: involvement of competent, action-oriented people; effective communication; planners who are skilled in…

This guide contains information for use in organizing a local chapter of the American Industrial Arts Student Association (AIASA). Presented first are a series of standards pertaining to AIASA philosophy, instructional program and staff, administration and supervision, support systems, instructional strategies, and public relations. Following a…

This guide provides information to aid chapter advisors and officers in planning, organizing, and providing American Industrial Arts Student Association (AIASA) activities to students. The main body of the guide contains eleven sections. In the first section AIASA's mission, goals, creed, motto, emblem, colors, and official dress are outlined.…

Monographs, periodical literature, documents, unpublished reports, and non-print materials in both English and Spanish would be included in a proposed Hispanic data base built around an initial 15 contributing collections totalling an estimated 100,000 items. Because users would employ indexing terms to access the data base, a thesaurus is…

This paper, jointly sponsored by Unesco and the International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions presents guidelines to assist in the development of school library media center programs. The guidelines suggest a commitment to goals, a desired direction of development, and practical methods of procedure. The section on personnel…

These pamphlets present facts, background information and guides on the immunization of children against preventable diseases. Individual pamphlets are provided for mass media specialists, health personnel in the field, health policy makers and program administrators, as well as university personnel. Contents include a specification of the role of…

Presented are guidelines for the preparation of a program syllabus for the training, development, and production of marine technicians to satisfy the needs of developing countries for this type of personnel. The proposed syllabus is action-oriented and stresses a combination of practical or laboratory work with theoretical, classroom discussion.…

This guide contains a brief orientation to the Community Offender Resource Program (CORP) implemented in the Clark County Jail (Springfield, Ohio). A brief introduction describes the CORP program which contains three integrated components: counseling, career development, and family referral. Next, a need for the program is discussed, and the CORP…

A project was conducted to develop a technical assistance package to assist state and local policy agencies and schools in needs assessment and planning projects as outlined in the Indiana State Plan for vocational education. Of top priority is the development of instrumentation and a system indicating in measurable terms the job requirements…

THE PROBLEMS OF EFFECTIVELY CONCENTRATING COURSES, EFFICIENTLY USING TIME AND MONEY, PROVIDING ADEQUATE TRAINING, AND HELPING ALLEVIATE THE NURSE SHORTAGE COULD BE SOLVED BY ESTABLISHING DEFINITIVE ASSOCIATE DEGREE PROGRAMS IN NURSING. THESE WOULD QUALIFY FOR ASSISTANCE FROM THE VOCATIONAL-TECHNICAL BRANCH AND WOULD BE APPROPRIATELY ADMINISTERED…

THE PURPOSE OF THIS GUIDE IS TO PROVIDE HELP IN DEVELOPING A LOCAL PROGRAM FOR TRAINING HOMEMAKER'S ASSISTANTS. THE HOMEMAKER'S ASSISTANT CARRIES ON VARIOUS RESPONSIBILITIES REQUIRED FOR MAINTAINING FAMILY LIFE IN A PLEASANT, CLEAN, AND ORDERLY HOME. SOME SPECIFIC OBJECTIVES OF THE PROGRAM ARE TO PREPARE TRAINEES -- (1) TO CLEAN HOUSE, USING…