A public relations audit can show how efforts measure up, whether they are parents programs, media relations, or faculty/staff communication. A sample inventory form is included. (MLW)

This publication is designed to assist local supervisors of vocational and technical education in clarifying their role and function in improving instruction. Major ideas and guidelines are presented in a discussion of: (1) the supervision process, including the role of supervision, four principles of supervision, and supervisory functions, (2)…

This document is designed to assist Illinois Elementary Secondary Education Act Title III project directors in familiarizing all phases of the public with their innovative programs. The first section of the document is an overview. The sections that follow give an explanation of the dissemination goals and certain conditions most suitable for…

Filled with practical advice and workable techniques and strategies to help bilingual program directors deal with the problems they face, this handbook brings together ideas and suggestions from Title VII program directors, state coordinators, and superintendents with experience in bilingual programs. The handbook, written in question and answer…

College alumni associations are using a variety of approaches to improve alumni participation. Surveying alumni for needs and preferences can be fruitful. Program ideas include career planning, parent programs, community service, student relations activities, and high school recruitment. Qualitative and quantitative evaluation is crucial to…

The guide is designed to help elementary school administrators and school communities in making decisions about FLES (foreign language in the elementary school) program design and implementation. An introductory chapter provides definitions of relevant program types (FLES, exploratory/FLEX, and immersion). The second chapter reviews the current…

The second annual progress report of the Massachusetts Occupational Information System (MOIS) describes the activities and strategies of the MOIS in 1977. The report is divided into seven sections. The Administrative and Organizational Information section considers the highlights of the year, contains a chart illustrating the growth of the system,…

Examines the original Standards for Industrial Arts Programs and background, need, purpose, and content of the revised standards, covering educational philosophy, instructional programs, student population served, instructional staff, administration and supervision, support systems, instructional strategies, public relations, safety and health,…

This book provides a practical orientation as well as a conceptual framework for understanding the administrative process by examining the primary elements, functions, and processes involved with effective administration of adult, community, and continuing education agencies and organizations. The book is organized in nine chapters. Chapter 1…

Criteria for evaluating college and university advancement programs are presented, based on the efforts of professional area trustees and advisory committees of the Council for Advancement and Support of Education (CASE). The criteria can be useful in three ways: as the basis of internal audits of advancement programs or program components; as the…

This handbook suggests to parents ways to plan, develop, and implement an after school child care program. Following a description of the initial child care needs assessment in the community, guidance for deciding the appropriate program type and step-by-step administrative instructions for establishing the program as a business are given. The…

Ten keys to strengthening advancement efforts in small colleges include clarifying institutional mission; knowing and articulating your market position; maintaining a long-term focus; staying aware of global trends; establishing total institutional commitment; allocating adequate resources; promoting leadership; building a selectively…

A method of designing and evaluating internship and cooperative education programs between colleges and industry is presented. The approach accomplishes college objectives of academic progress and positive community relations while allowing the student to develop skills and marketability. The principles presented have application to many…

This report summarizes the work of the Georgia Express project staff and the five task teams that provided research services to the Georgia Task Force on Adult Education. (The purpose of the Task Force was to review Georgia Adult Education's current goals, objectives, and procedures and to make recommendations for program improvement.) The report…

This guide offers Catholic Church professionals and school leaders background and basic tools for implementing a workable and effective public relations program in a local school setting. The first section, devoted to detailing the necessary preparations for beginning a public relations program, tells about the following: forming a public…