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Grooms, M. Ann – 1967
A paramount objective of the middle school is to further the self-development of its students in the several academic disciplines, study skills, problem analysis, and problem solving areas. The curricula content is determined by students and the professional staff members working with them. Emphasis is on individual growth with student involvement…
Descriptors: Curriculum Development, Decision Making, Educational Objectives, Individual Development
Riley, Clayton; Turner, Betty – 1975
The document provides guidelines for the teacher-coordinator in the establishment of an internship program in distributive education. The objectives of an internship program in distributive education are enumerated and procedures are suggested for its initiation. The duties of a teacher-coordinator are listed and guidelines are presented for…
Descriptors: Cooperative Programs, Coordination, Distributive Education, Guidelines
Wood, Paula – 1974
Described is an inservice institute designed to develop successful working relationships between school principals and special education teacher consultants. Discussed in small group sessions were topics such as adult interaction techniques, scheduling, role definition, and working with regular teachers. It was recommended that common concerns be…
Descriptors: Administrative Policy, Group Dynamics, Handicapped Children, Inservice Teacher Education
Nassau County Board of Cooperative Educational Services, Westbury, NY. – 1969
Intended to serve as a planning guide for teachers who become involved for the first time in the resident camping phase of an outdoor education program, this document answers the question of where to initiate the planning process and what sequential form the process should follow. Site familiarization is the first step to be taken, and information…
Descriptors: Activities, Conservation Education, Curriculum Design, Interdisciplinary Approach
Stover, Michael, Ed. – 1969
This report of the Temple City, California, differentiated staffing project contains several articles describing progress made in the first three years of operation. The major article traces the history and development of the project, outlines the financial plan and schedule through 1972, and describes several characteristics of the model: (1)…
Descriptors: Administrator Role, Differentiated Staffs, Educational Objectives, Flexible Scheduling
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Warchol, Kenneth J. – Clearing House, 1979
A program was developed in the Norwalk, Connecticut schools to smooth student transition between elementary, intermediate, and high schools. It includes spring orientation activities and staggered opening of school in September to give each new class full staff attention on the first day of school. (SJL)
Descriptors: Elementary Secondary Education, Humanistic Education, Orientation Materials, Program Descriptions
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Horejsi, Charles R.; Deaton, Robert L. – Journal of Education for Social Work, 1977
Common problems and issues related to programming for continuing education in social work and efforts to deal with them are described. It is shown that rurality has a definite impact on the content, structure, and methods used, and that demographic factors and organizational characteristics must be considered. (Author/LBH)
Descriptors: Financial Needs, Higher Education, Instructional Innovation, Needs Assessment
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Moore, Arnold J.; House, Sister Peggy – Music Educators Journal, 1972
Describes Pope John Central High School in Elgin, Nebraska, one of the most innovative secondary schools in the state. (CB)
Descriptors: Educational Innovation, Educational Objectives, Flexible Scheduling, High Schools
Blake, Mary E. – Teacher, 1979
An experienced teacher presents guidelines for starting Sustained Silent Reading in a classroom, including explaining the program to the students and dealing with those who forget their books, disrupt the class, or fidget. A list of teacher background readings is included. (SJL)
Descriptors: Behavior Problems, Class Activities, Classroom Techniques, Primary Education
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Tyler, Janet Siantz; Mira, Mary P. – Teaching Exceptional Children, 1993
This article describes programing modifications and transition techniques for educators planning for the reentry of a child with a head injury. Discussion addresses: gathering information about the child; preparing school staff; preparing the student for the return; providing homebound instruction; modifying schedules to alleviate physical…
Descriptors: Accessibility (for Disabled), Educational Methods, Head Injuries, Home Instruction
Peters, Gary; Maulding, Wanda – Online Submission, 2006
For nearly a century this university has been training teachers and administrators for public schools. The university has benefited from a rich heritage, which includes being the first teachers college in Mississippi. Having established itself as the state's primary institution for the training of teachers it would be easy to rest on past laurels…
Descriptors: Superintendents, Schools of Education, Educational Administration, Educational Change
Ohio State Legislative Office of Education Oversight, Columbus. – 1997
This document provides an overview of full-day kindergarten, identifying the states requiring local school districts to offer full-day kindergarten; summarizing some of the national research on the effects of full-day kindergarten classes; describing current kindergarten practices in Ohio; and explaining proposed state budget appropriations…
Descriptors: Alternate Day Schedules, Full Day Half Day Schedules, Kindergarten, Outcomes of Education
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Knautz, Robert F. – NASSP Bulletin, 1978
Designed for high school teachers and administrators, this compilation of two journal articles, a bibliography, and a course list describes how one school took two days between semesters, abandoned regular schedules, and offered special minicourses suited to the talents of the staff and community. Minicourses are seen as a way to broaden horizons,…
Descriptors: Community Cooperation, Community Resources, Elective Courses, High Schools
Anderson, Lane K. – Journal of Educational Data Processing, 1974
Four major advantages make PERT scheduling a most valuable tool in administering the self-motivated individualized-learning-type course. (Author)
Descriptors: Critical Path Method, Elementary Secondary Education, Individualized Instruction, Management Systems
Pearson, Thomas R. – 1982
Background information and guidelines are provided for the development of cooperative education programs for real estate industry personnel. The first section outlines the operation of cooperative education programs and presents two organizational plans: the alternating plan, where students attend class full-time and work full-time during…
Descriptors: Cooperative Education, Cooperative Programs, Postsecondary Education, Program Administration
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