In 1987, Texas created two competitive grants programs for faculty at Texas higher education institutions, designed to help diversify the state economy. The second funding cycle of the two programs (fiscal year 1990-91) is described, including the administrative infrastructure to support proposal solicitation and grant awarding. Project…

This administrator guide describes occupational cooperative and work-study programs in the state of New York, detailing the advantages of cooperative education for the student, the school, the employer, and the community. A rationale for work experience programs precedes a chart giving objectives, time allotments, student characteristics, and…

A proposed South Carolina state plan for adult basic education under the Adult Education Act of 1966 (Title III of P.L. 89-750) outlines basic organizational provisions (custody of funds, selection of instructional personnel, curriculum, program evaluation, state and local advisory committees, and cooperation in antipoverty efforts); guidelines…

This report describes the North Carolina Department of Education's 5-year plan for establishing a statewide management information system. The system is intended to improve fiscal management, personnel administration, and administrative operations, and to ensure efficient resource use. Initial sections present highlights of the plan; background…

A study examined the relationship between state-level administrative structure and the current and expected roles of state supervisors of vocational agriculture. A survey instrument designed to collect information regarding state-level administrative structure for vocational education was mailed to fifty head state supervisors of vocational…

The Ohio comprehensive statewide study of vocational rehabilitation is reported. Attention is given to the study's philosophy and development as well as to Ohio's rehabilitation needs, program potential, variables affecting programs, and criteria for establishing priorities. Recommendations reviewed regard the state's Rehabilitation Services…

An overview is provided of community college involvement in providing job training for industry on a contract basis. Part 1 provides background on the changing role of community colleges and the introduction of contract training as a means of addressing the growing need of organizations to train and retrain staff. Part 2 offers a national…

Developed in conjunction with the plan for comprehensive state and community action to combat mental retardation, the Maine Mental Retardation Facilities Construction Plan is designed to be integrated with other health facilities and to serve the needs of the mentally retarded. The advisory council and the state agency in charge are described. The…

Selected information is displayed in the form of charts, tables, and graphs about: (1) the State Student Incentive Grant (SSIG) program and other state-level student financial assistance programs; (2) the primary state agency or organization responsible for administering these programs; and (3) the general state characteristics relating to student…

Selected information is displayed in the form of charts, tables, and graphs about: (1) the State Student Incentive Grant (SSIG) program and other state-level student financial assistance programs; (2) the primary state agency or organization responsible for administering these programs; and (3) the general state characteristics relating to student…

Selected information is displayed in the form of charts, tables, and graphs about: (1) the State Student Incentive Grant (SSIG) program and other state-level student financial assistance programs; (2) the primary state agency or organization responsible for administering these programs; and (3) the general state characteristics relating to student…

This document reports a conference, attended by representatives from the 50 states, which attempted to ease the way for the transition of the administrative authority for the PACE program (Elementary and Secondary Education Act, Title III, Projects to Advance Creativity in Education) from the direct control of the U.S. Office of Education to the…

SPECIAL EDUCATION INFORMATION IS SUPPLIED FOR SCHOOL ADMINISTRATORS, PRINCIPALS, TEACHERS, AND OTHER SCHOOL PERSONNEL RESPONSIBLE FOR PROVIDING SERVICES FOR HEARING-IMPAIRED CHILDREN IN OHIO. THIS BOOKLET IS DIVIDED INTO FOUR PARTS. PART 1 IS CONCERNED WITH ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE AND ADMINISTRATION OF SPECIAL EDUCATION FOR AURALLY HANDICAPPED…

This program guide on establishing community education/work (E/W) linkages presents a variety of program options which have been tested at twelve Massachusetts E/W linkage sites. Community E/W linkages are defined as arrangements among members of the community to facilitate the transition of young people between institutional education and…

Profiles are presented of each of the 10 consortia that make up the California Health Services/Education Activities (HS/EA) network (new relationships between educational facilities where health care manpower is trained in the community settings where they practice). The first part of the booklet is a comparative analysis of (1) Area Health…