We investigate factors influencing student sign-ups for Washington State's College Bound Scholarship program and consider whether there is scope for the program to change college enrollment expectations. We find that student characteristics associated with signing the scholarship pledge closely parallel characteristics of low-income students who…

We investigate factors influencing student sign-ups for Washington State's College Bound Scholarship program and consider whether there is scope for the program to change college enrollment expectations. We find that student characteristics associated with signing the scholarship pledge closely parallel characteristics of low-income students who…

A model for correctional education in Maryland is presented along with a suggested functional administrative structure to effectively deliver the model, standards for evaluating the model and delivery system, and outline of a plan of action for implementation. An introductory section presents background and need for development of a model for…

The booklet presents an overview of California's GATE (Gifted and Talented Education) program. Following a brief introduction, the booklet presents a rationale and statement of program goals along with a discussion of legislative intent. Standards for quality programing are outlined. A model depicts the three major GATE components: (1)…

THIS NEWSLETTER DESCRIBES THE NEW JERSEY PROGRAM FOR INSTRUCTION OF PHYSICALLY HANDICAPPED HOSPITALIZED CHILDREN IN TERMS OF INTERACTION BETWEEN THE HOSPITAL INSTRUCTIONAL PROGRAM AND THE REGULAR SCHOOL, THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN THE HOSPITAL INSTRUCTIONAL PROGRAM AND THE MEDICAL PROGRAM, NEW JERSEY STATE REGULATIONS, CRITERIA FOR SELECTION OF…

The policy statement outlines New York State standards regarding: (1) the driver's education program; (2) vehicles in the program; (3) administration, supervision, and organization of summer school programs; (4) teachers in the program; and (5) pupils in the program. A glossary defines terms and instructional objectives. Program policies…

This program plan for 1993 covers all Idaho community rehabilitation programs served by the Idaho Division of Vocational Rehabilitation (IDVR) and the Idaho Commission for the Blind (ICB), and attempts to assess client and rehabilitation service provider needs, to plan for program development, to identify needed changes, and to evaluate the…

This report provides brief descriptive information about State compensatory education (SCE) programs in 17 States: (1) California; (2) Connecticut; (3) Florida; (4) Georgia; (5) Hawaii; (6) Maryland; (7) Michigan; (8) Nebraska; (9) New Jersey; (10) New York; (11) Ohio; (12) Oregon; (13) Rhode Island; (14) Texas; (15) Utah; (16) Washington; and…

The manual is designed to provide a guide for vocational education programs and supportive services for North Dakota's disadvantaged and handicapped population at all levels. It is intended to provide the technical assistance as well as the procedures that will be valuable in organizing and administering occupational training programs for the…

To complement the information gathered on middle school and high school literacy initiatives as reported in "Middle and High School Literacy across the Curriculum" (Task 1.2 Fast Response Project), the Regional Educational Laboratory Southeast (REL-SE) staff conducted a scan of the six southeast states to gather the following information…

This handbook provides suggestions useful in implementing supplemental services to children with handicaps in regular classrooms in Ohio. The information is organized into two major parts: administrative considerations and teacher considerations. Administrative considerations focus on the definition of a supplemental services program, determining…

The document specifies Louisiana's plan for special education in fiscal years 1984-86 as required by P.L. 94-142, The Education for All Handicapped Children Act. The document lists policies, procedures, and descriptions of the state's special education efforts, including the full educational opportunities goal, child identification, individualized…

NEEDS IN NURSING EDUCATION ARE OUTLINED IN 5 IMPERATIVES--(1) AN IMMEDIATE NEED FOR COMPREHENSIVE PLANNING (BECAUSE OF UP TO 50 PERCENT VACANCIES IN NURSING POSITIONS IN SOME HOSPITALS, USE OF SUBPROFESSIONALS EXCEEDING THE SAFETY LEVEL, AND EXTREME SHORTAGE OF NURSES FOR POSITIONS OF HIGHEST RESPONSIBILITY, AND FUTURE OVERTAXING OF THE SUPPLY DUE…

The guidelines provided in this document assist local education agencies in managing the preschool programs authorized and funded by the State of California. Preschool philosophy and goals, administration at the State level, eligibility requirements for program participation, administration at the local agency level, preschool program standards,…

The document provides results of a study investigating implementation in 15 states of P.L. 89-313, an amendment to the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 which extends entitlement for Title I grant support to state agencies that operate or support schools serving handicapped children. Major areas of inquiry include a review of…