The document is part of a series that reports the findings and accomplishments of the Models for Career Education in Iowa project which was initiated to research, define, and describe an emerging concept of career education. It discusses administrator roles in implementing career education concepts in the school curriculum through a definition of…

The purpose of this study was to clarify the role of the local vocational director and area vocational center administrator in local education agencies. Through this role clarification, it is hoped that training programs can be more accurately geared to the development of competencies necessary to carry out the functions of the positions. The…

The second of two volumes on research undertaken to enhance the ability of superintendents in public school districts without vocational directors to administer vocational programs effectively, this document is an indepth look at the study, which is overviewed in volume I. The beginning chapters present background material on the purpose and need…

This study surveyed the role of public school adult education in Nebraska--the need and rationale for adult and continuing education in Nebraska, the place of adult education in the public schools, the role and responsibility of boards of education and school administrators, and the part played by the state and Federal governments were considered.…

Research was undertaken to enhance the ability of superintendents in public school districts without vocational directors to administer vocational programs effectively. Two objectives were identified: To determine the tasks which must be performed and the administrative functions employed for their accomplishment, and to present alternative model…

The materials in this manual are designed to help workshop leaders prepare for and present a workshop for school board members on how to contribute to improved communications between the school organization and the community. The workshop covers one process board members and superintendents can use when determining how to communicate school needs,…

The materials in this manual are designed to help workshop leaders prepare for and present a workshop for school board members on the roles of the school board and the superintendent in a systematic cycle of policy management. The workshop identifies the specific mechanical steps that might be considered as a school board moves to identify, write,…

The materials in this manual are designed to help workshop leaders prepare for and present a workshop for school board members on developing an effective relationship between school boards and their district superintendents. The first half of the workshop aims at clarifying the nature of teamwork, and the second half seeks to provide board members…

The materials in this manual are designed to help workshop leaders prepare for and present a workshop for school board members on the political roles played by the board and its individual members. Three possible workshop focuses are treated, covering political roles at the local level, at the state level, and, in cases of cooperation, between…