One of 33 self-paced instructional modules for training industry services leaders, this module contains three sequential learning activities on developing training agreements between the various parties involved in an industry services program. (Industry services is defined as job recruitment, training, and/or placement services provided by public…

A difficult and urgent task facing the university is the formulation of a satisfactory philosophy of public service. Because of the great interdependence between the university and society, it is a notion that cannot be rejected. On the other hand, overcommitment to public service could result in a damaging financial burden, a dwarfing of major…

The author suggests that it is wrong to attempt to equate the responsibilities of a cooperative vocational teacher-coordinator with those of a regular classroom teacher. He lists the competencies of an effective teacher-coordinator and the guidelines for establishing cooperative programs through school, local, state, and federal levels. (KP)

The operation and administration of the Title I Migrant Education Program was reviewed utilizing previous private and public audits, studies, evaluations and/or reports, and interviews with federal officials in the Office of Education (OE) and other individuals knowledgeable about the program. Focus of the review was on two factors that effect the…

Explains why the educational organization should sponsor, facilitate, and coordinate staff development activities. Describes 12 guiding principles that give staff development programs a positive direction, including commitment, recognition of the individual, planning and coordination of staff development, program implementation, and program…

Several factors are presented in the document which make it apparent that those in the camping profession should accept the fact that outdoor education will take place on a variety of levels. In keeping with this, a partnership between school districts and camps is discussed, along with host camps' basic services of personnel, food services,…

A youth suicide became the impetus for an Oregon education service district's leadership in spearheading a collaborative effort with local schools and community agencies to develop a handbook detailing acceptable, proven guidelines for appropriate interventions. This volume of the handbook series is designed to provide educators with appropriate…

Because increasing numbers of children come to school with problems caused by poverty, divorce, drug use, and teenage pregnancy, schools may no longer be able to limit themselves solely to academic roles. This brief argues that schools, families, and communities need to work together to help children overcome the challenges that they face. It also…