This document outlines a plan of action intended to upgrade instructional programs for Hawaii's public school students. The plan involves three phases. Phase I (1976-1977) was intended to determine desired educational outcomes and assess current programs and the curriculum management system. During Phase II (1977-1978), proposals for program…

The document, 80% of which consists of appended samples, presents information and suggestions on the preparation of individualized education programs (IEPs) for students classified as eligible for speech correction services. Aspects covered include IEP development, parental approval, time commitments, and annual review. Four sample IEPs are…

Implementation of an ISA FORTRAN standard for executive functions and process input-output within a simulation system called MINIFOR provides a useful real-time program development tool for small single function, dedicated minicomputers having a FORTRAN compiler but limited program development aids. A FORTRAN-based pre-compiler is used off-line to…

The handbook, originally designed to portray the educational needs of gifted and talented children in Oklahoma, is explained to be aimed towards other states seeking funding for this population. After a narrative section considering gifted characteristics and the importance of providing appropriate education to gifted and talented students, the…

The report details implementation of the Monterey Language Program and the Monterey Plan, a systematic procedure for teaching language to handicapped children, in 16 sites. Data is explained to have been based on 136 questionnaires completed by administrators, supervisors, and language teachers; 109 interviews; and 41 on-site observations. Primary…

THIS BIBLIOGRAPHY CONTAINS 48 SELECTED ITEMS ON PLANNING PROGRAM BUDGETING SYSTEMS. (HW)

THIS PAPER TRACES THE DEVELOPMENT OF A JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL MUSIC PROGRAM DESIGNED TO ENRICH JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL GENERAL MUSIC THROUGH A POSITIVE ATTACK ON THE LISTENING HABITS OF JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS. THE PROGRAM, DEVELOPED BY MUSIC TEACHERS AND CONSULTANTS, UTILIZED LIVE ORCHESTRA AND STRING QUARTET PERFORMANCES TO INTENSIFY THE LISTENING…

Thirty-four State Directors of Vocational Education or their designated representatives attended a 1-week leadership development seminar for the purposes of developing skills in problem identification and solution, developing interpersonal competencies, assisting in group formation, and beginning a process or developing a model for future action.…

The booklet presents information derived from approved program plans of 12 states on state monitoring and compliance procedures for individualized educational programs (IEPs) for handicapped students as mandated by P.L. 94-142, The Education for All Handicapped Children Act. Matrices are presented for the following considerations: purpose, sources…

The manual for the trainer of Head Start teachers is designed to accompany teacher units on basic techniques for working with handicapped preschool children. Following administrator and trainer tests are sections on the following areas: using the manual, setting up the program, the point system, negotiating with the director, negotiating with…

This handbook is intended to provide school officials and members of school councils and advisory committees with helpful information about different ways to plan for school improvement. It focuses on the process of planning, rather than on the process of writing a plan, and therefore does not include any planning forms or instructions for using…

This concise guide to adult education activities begins with a simplified survey of adult learning theory and moves step by step through the workshop process, from the earliest planning stage to the final evaluation. It relates social science theory to practical use in a variety of institutional settings, and is intended as a resource for the…

This handbook presents a step-by-step outline of how to successfully launch and implement a new educational concept or program. A heavy emphasis is placed on the "program marketing" approach, which assumes that a new program must be "sold" to its "consumers" (i.e., teachers or students) if it is to be successfully implemented. Because the handbook…

The report outlines a K-12 career education program planned and implemented for 18 months. Six goals and objectives were designed to produce career exploration and practical occupational experiences, an instructional model, student and community counseling and placement services, and inservice education. The procedures followed in developing the…

One of the essential services in rehabilitation centers is offered in the prevocational unit. This unit explores the client's abilities through specific activities in a variety of work experiences directed toward evaluating the client's vocational potentialities. The six major objectives of such a unit are described and organization and program…