Addressed to State board of education members, this document discusses career education in terms of national models, evaluation, and implementation. Section 1 presents an overview summary of the research paper contained in section 2. The research paper is by Edwin L. Herr of the Division of Counseling and Educational Psychology, Pennsylvania State…

During 1984-85 New York's 14 Early Childhood Direction Centers responded to 10,609 service requests and assisted 5,283 parents, 376 professionals, and 666 agencies in obtaining services for 5,510 handicapped children aged birth to 5. The network operated at a cost of only $218 per child matched to services. (JHZ)

Discusses recommendations for changes in the vocational agriculture curriculum: the need for excellence in basic skills education, communication between parents and educational groups, expertise in competing in the world market, staff development, improved instructional materials, modern educational facilities, adequate budget, administrative…

An assessment was conducted to determine accurately the true cost of education at different types of institutions and to identify the degree of government support. The article discusses procedures for updating the data, cost components, data sources, indirect tax expenditures for postsecondary education, and how to obtain additional information.…

This report describes and compares the inclusive assessment and accountability systems of Maryland and Kentucky, with a focus on components, scoring methods, reporting practices, data use, participation of students with disabilities, testing accommodations, and implementation considerations (including cost and training issues). Maryland and…

It is suggested that the weakened demand for Master's in Business Administration (MBA) programs represents an overdue adjustment in expectations. Pressure to reduce student experience requirements and fees is anticipated. A brief history of the degree in the United States and the United Kingdom is provided. (Author/MSE)

Suggests that cost-benefit analysis can be a helpful tool for assessing difficult and complex problems in child care facilities. Defines cost-benefit analysis as an approach to determine the most economical way to manage a program, describes how to analyze costs and benefits through hypothetical scenarios, and discusses some of the problems…

This speech calls for an end to prolonged debate about integration of preschool children in early intervention programs, discusses what is known from research on integration, describes quality indicators of early intervention programs, and makes suggestions for institutionalizing quality early intervention services. (JDD)

Reviews the concerns and expectations of parents and state legislators, two groups who are likely to have the greatest impact on shaping the structure and operation of public preschools in the years ahead. (BB)

Maintains that historically the mission of the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) has centered on overcoming the obstacles to achieving quality in early childhood programs. After recent debate, the mission statement was changed to call for facilitation of improvement of working conditions in the early childhood field.…

A "10% solution" to systematic coordination of university collaborations with local schools involves a decentralized approach with incentives and a focus for coordination. The overall effect is that the institution lays out no additional cash, redirects funds to support coordination, and intensifies and focuses scattered efforts for…

The cost effectiveness of early intervention services provided at home versus provision at a program site for small groups of children and families was compared. The children had Down syndrome (n=42), motor impairments (n=64), and other developmental delays (n=51). Service provision, parental stress, and interactions with the child were assessed;…

Presents a conceptual framework that can be used to estimate the costs of prenatal exposure to tobacco, alcohol, and illegal drugs. Cost estimates that have been made are presented. It is obvious that preventing drug use or smoking should be a first priority of public policymakers. (SLD)

National Collegiate Athletic Association institutions in divisions I and II will be relying more on student fees to bolster sports budgets due to rising costs and pressure to expand athletic opportunities for women. Only among Division III colleges has the proportion of athletics-department revenues from student fees decreased. (MSE)

This paper explores some of the financial issues that arise for teacher education policy and practice in developing countries. It is based on the results of the MUSTER research programme. First it provides an overview of the context which shapes investment in teacher education across four countries. Second, each case is considered from different…