The evaluation report of the 1977-78 Colorado Migrant Education Program (federally funded through ESEA Title I) describes the supplementary programs, summer programs, and support services employed to provide educational services to migrant children throughout the state. It is reported that the program, operated by school districts and boards of…

Avoiding a curricular emphasis and focusing on a state level philosophy for services for the mentally retarded, the handbook defines the underlying philosophical and legal principles. Aspects of programing treated include statutory and policy regulations, specific considerations for various levels, and interrelated agency involvement in mental…

The Higher Education Opportunity Program (HEOP) at New York independent colleges and universities is described. Information is provided on eligibility and admission to a HEOP; remedial and developmental courses; tutorial services; academic, personal, and career counseling; financial aid; and economic eligibility criteria. HEOP provides supportive…

Written to aid in the development and improvement of facilities for the mentally retarded in California, the guide describes the organization of the agency responsible, the State Department of Public Health, and presents the laws relating to hospital survey and construction, the State Health and Safety Code. Further information is provided…

The 1983-1984 annual report of the Higher Education Opportunity Program (HEOP) at New York independent colleges and universities is presented. Information is provided on program administration, eligibility and student characteristics, campus programs, student achievement, and program financing. The state appropriated almost $11.5 million to serve…

The evaluation report describes the state program activities, the 16 regular year and 14 summer programs, and the 3 support services provided for migrant children throughout the state in 1981-82. An introduction presents a brief program description, the report's purpose and format, the approach to evaluation in 1981-1982, the national goals for…

The principles set forth in these guidelines articulate a clear standard, endorsed by the Massjobs Council, of what constitutes effective service delivery and program management for literacy and basic skills. They are of use to local agencies in developing programs and to Regional Employment Boards in evaluating them. Section I sets forth the…

This guide explains how occupational therapists and physical therapists collaborate with educators, administrators, and parents to help children with disabilities in Wisconsin schools acquire needed skills. Chapter 1 provides basic historical information about occupational and physical therapy in schools and introduces a collaborative model of…

A statwide evaluation study of Adult Basic Education (ABE) in Virginia was conducted during the 1977-78 school year and its findings compared to those of a 1970-71 study. The program factors addressed include the following: actions taken on the 1970-71 recommendations; student personnel services; instructional program; curriculum design; the…

This guide is designed to assist adult education cooperatives in implementing educational services for recipients of Aid to Families with Dependent Children participating in the Job Opportunities and Basic Skills (JOBS) program. It addresses the educational services to be provided by the cooperatives per the interagency cooperation contract…

A study examined national trends and state policy in Washington State pertaining to the administration and funding of area vocational skills centers. During the study, key persons associated with Washington's skills centers were interviewed and surveyed concerning the following areas: policy and planning, curriculum and instruction, student…