This document is a series of transparency masters divided into four sections on three types of transformation programs: technical literacy training, retraining for technology, and tech prep programs. The first section includes the following: transformations development; retraining workers for technology; elements of transformations program; Lorain…

This Skills Development Program (SDP) provides a generic set of actions employers could take to ensure that their organization has the work force skills necessary to compete globally today and tomorrow. The guide is organized by the 13 critical steps of the SDP: (1) determine if there is a need for improving workforce skills; (2) set specific…

A training program was developed to teach narcotic supervisors the proper way of field testing drugs purchased by undercover officers. The instructional system design model followed for this project was the Interservice Model of Systematic Design of Instruction, which consists of five phases (analysis, design, development, implementation, and…

A training program was developed for male correction officers confronted with pat frisking female inmates. The training goal was to have correction officers in women's prisons identify female inmates' contraband and be able to determine alternatives for male correction officers who were confronted with pat frisking female inmates. The Dick and…

A course was developed to provide data to buyers of new bicycles so they could make an informed decision about their purchases. The instructional systems design process (analysis, design, development, implementation, and evaluation) was used to analyze the need for a training course on buying and fitting a bicycle. Information was collected…

In 1990, a national survey of two-year institutions revealed that among colleges operating Job Training Partnership Act (JTPA) programs, the cost per participant was far below the national average for JTPA programs. However, interviews conducted with community colleges suggested that officials responsible for disbursing JTPA funds were not…

This paper introduces a Chinese teacher induction program. In China it is believed that formal teacher education constitutes only half of teacher preparation; the other half has to be accomplished on the job with the active support and involvement of the teaching community. The voice of teachers is introduced to the field of educational research…

The ACCEPT (Adult Computer Competency Educational Program Training) computer literacy project at an adult education and job training center in Pennsylvania was adapted for use with adult basic education students with children to provide computer skills development, an understanding of how computers are used in their children's education, and an…

A case study was done of the Boston University management and operation of the Chelsea (Massachusetts) school system including perceptions of key participants and outcomes of the first year of the partnership. Despite unanticipated levels of hostility between various groups and slow funding, which slowed some first year objectives, the project…

A model manufacturing training program was created for Oregon's precision metals industry. The program, a cooperative venture among private industry, education, and government, focused on two main goals: to train entry-level employees and to upgrade the skills of current employees in response to technological changes. The program at Clackamas…

This report presents an evaluation of the Multicultural Education Demonstration Program in Pittsburgh (Pennsylvania), an effort to address racial and ethnic diversity in a middle school. The report covers the implementation of the program since its inception in May 1989 through the beginning of the 1991-92 school year. It describes the program's…

The second year of implementation of the Garfield Latin Grammar Magnet Elementary School in Kansas City, Missouri, is reported. The Latin grammar program operates in a traditional setting that includes strong emphasis on discipline and behavior, systemative and rigorous homework policies, and the strong commitment of staff, students, and parents.…

In spring 1992, Cape Fear Community College (CFCC) completed its long-range strategic plan. The consultant who helped guide the institution through the process presented the plan to the Board of Trustees with 60 recommendations for implementation. The Chairman of the Board established task forces to study the recommendations for each major…

In the Prospective Principals' Program at Stanford University, students are engaged in problem-based learning (PBL), a cooperative, small-group approach providing opportunities to resolve problems likely to confront real-world professionals. To illustrate PBL's background and rationale, chapter 1 briefly describes how the topic of teacher…

The deans or department chairs of the 46 state-approved schools and departments of education in North Carolina were surveyed to determine the impact of the state-imposed regulations on their program development and implementation efforts. The respondents were asked if the state-imposed rules and regulations governing teacher education programs…