Part 1 of this report outlines the concept of vouchers and the nature and objectives of the New Rochelle study. The more pertinent work tasks undertaken to accomplish the objectives are contained in the appendix. The authors describe their position regarding the voucher plan, highlight its major elements, and outline the steps the district should…

The report presents a review of institutional manpower training programs conducted in the State during the 1973 Federal fiscal year. Two major manpower training objectives are used for the basis of the report: to provide education, supportive services, and training opportunities for unemployed and underemployed individuals and to provide education…

This work has been done as part of the effort to plan the National Institute of Education (NIE). The report, one of a series, describes a management plan recommended for the Basic Research Division of the proposed National Institute of Education. The plan was developed following a survey of management practices in a number of federal agencies…

The module presented here is a performance-based, individualized, programed learning activity. As he proceeds through the document, the administrator-participant can develop and practice specific activities in a simulated setting with colleagues until mastery of a design for using the program in his particular school can be demonstrated. The…

A proposal is set out for a program designed to improve education by concentrating resources across all levels of instruction. It involves a mutual agreement between the Philadelphia Public Schools, the school community, and Temple University to pool their personnel and materials with the aim of creating an educational program that will…

To provide vocational educators with reliable information about the handicapped and suggestions for implementing services according to the Vocational Education Amendments of 1968, ideas were developed during a 2-day national conference attended by 200 educators and rehabilitation specialists, and were refined during nine regional clinics. Using…

Each year several hundred thousand young men and women join the ranks of the unemployed because they have terminated their formal education without having mastered the type of skills necessary to become contributing members of society. As a result, many of these individuals are doomed to become burdens on society. One solution to this problem lies…

This measuring instrument was designed for use by school boards, advisory groups, faculty, students, and the general public in evaluating vocational and technical education programs. Desired program characteristics are presented in check list format and may be arranged along a five-point rating scale to ascertain the degree of agreement with…

This document is the third part of a 3-part report on the development of a generic State Educational Agency Data Analysis Plan (SDAP). It consists of a compendium of data available by program within the studied State education agencies. The compendium provides a direct comparison of the information elements that are available by program in the two…

Based on a review of related literature, this document is designed to serve state supervisors and teacher educators interested in reviewing the key concepts relative to cooperative vocational education. The compact nature of the review and its organization into guidelines format should provide a ready reference for the practitioner seeking to…

California State Board of Education policies authorizing implementation of early childhood legislation for K-3 programs are given. Legislative authority is quoted for each of the policies, which cover: (1) development of the early childhood education master plan--district level planning, individual school level planning, optional waiver of…

The sixth annual report of the National Advisory Council on Extension and Continuing Education presents recommendations based on a review of 142 Federal programs, in addition to Title I programs, which in whole or in part fund extension, continuing education and community services activities. The report consists of a summary of current and…

The Foster Grandparent Program (FGP) focuses on three objectives: (1) To provide low-income elderly persons with an opportunity to participate in their community, (2) To provide financial assistance to low-income elderly persons, and (3) To provide social, psychological, and educational benefits to children with developmental disabilities.…

Oregon's Dissemination Program was established in July 1970. Its purpose was to close the communication gap between validated information and the decision making processes related to school administration and instruction. The program was administered by a staff of six, two of whom were assigned to pilot Intermediate Education District offices. The…

This volume is the first in a series of Handbooks dealing with the child development aspects of any good day care program. The Handbook is divided into five sections. Chapter One covers the principles of day care that must be the foundation of any program. It reviews the developmental needs of children from birth to age three, and outlines some of…