This guide provides information regarding the development of a vocational cooperative whereby neighboring school districts may share vocational programs at a central location or at several sites on a cost-sharing basis. Chapter 1 presents procedures involved in the initial planning stage. Chapter 2 outlines the development of a proposal, and…

Presented to the first session of the advisory committee on Regional Co-operation in Education in Asia and Oceania, this report summarizes the preparatory studies and reflections on the scope and design of the Asian Programme of Educational Innovation for Development (APEID) future programs, as discussed by a group in Bangkok in April, 1980.…

Intended for administrators interested in establishing a child development program for rural/migrant or urban disadvantaged children, ages 0-5, or for administrators of existing programs interested in implementing specific aspects of this program, this guidebook contains information and suggestions in the following areas: program funding,…

Guidelines and objectives are detailed for the initial implementation of Lorain County Community College's Long-Range Plan for 1978-83. The document first describes the planning cycle by which the five-year plan is to be updated annually and outlines eight steps to be implemented in the planning process: (1) prioritization of plan objectives by…

These guidelines are intended for administrators, supervisors, and directors of district learning resource programs who are engaged in the development of comprehensive programs, including evaluation, funding, and staffing, for the provision of services at both the local campus and district levels. Functions and responsibilities, staff, facilities,…

Designed for use with the Research for Better Schools experience-based career education model, this handbook offers procedures for designing and developing career specialization activities that will offer students an opportunity to learn on a one-to-one basis about one career. The first of six sections defines career specialization, provides…

Local teacher associations are urged to share this handbook with school administrators and citizens as the first step in a cooperative effort in school finance campaigns. Advice is given to administrators, teachers, and citizens on planning the campaign, the role of teachers and education associations, developing strategy, identifying the voters,…

Presented in the second of two volumes are support packages designed to assist Oregon school districts in complying with P.L. 94-142 (Education for All Handicapped Children Act) in developing special education programs. The volume is divided into six sections: preliminary steps, screening, referral, multi-disciplinary assessment, individualized…

The book is designed as a practical guide and reference to assist adult educators with workshops. An introductory section touches on conflicting general and adult learning theories and relates various adult learning characteristics with effective workshops. The three major sections, "Planning the Workshop", "Conducting the Workshop", and…

Presented is a competency based teacher education (CBTE) program for training and certification of elementary level special education teachers which represents the program development phase of the Eastern Washington Special Education Consortium. It is explained that a student must be interviewed by a three-man review committee to reach each level…

The guide was designed to assist those involved in developing a career awareness program for the elementary grades (kindergarten through six). It presents basic elements of program planning and suggested approaches or activities. Selection of activities is discussed in a section of the guide which describes general types of activities for lower,…

The guidelines are intended to assist the inservice program coordinator with a staff development program for comprehensive career education. The contents of the document cover the following career education topics: (1) overview; (2) the need for staff development; (3) roles and functions of the career education inservice coordinator; (4) initial…

This plan is intended to be used by the Los Angeles Community College District during the five academic years between 1976 and 1981 as a basis for planning and implementing new career training programs and services, and for reviewing programs already in existence. Part 1 describes District and vocational education policies, goals, and objectives,…

Based on the model used in developing the Wagner College Affirmative Action Plan (Wagner College, Staten Island, New York), the book provides conceptual guidelines and methods for implementing the job analysis approach to Affirmative Action plans. It should be useful to personnel directors, employment counselors, and manpower planners. The book…

Despite the diversity of national circumstances, all countries have the common aim of providing the right kind of school buildings in the right place, at the right time, and at the right cost. The objective of the present study is to establish the best institutional means for achieving this aim and, insofar as there are common patterns between…