Conference papers and recommendations on the implementation of Chapter 1 services are reviewed. Four issues of concern emerged from the research papers. These issues were reviewed by a panel of experts, and a set of recommendations was developed for more effective and prudent application of Chapter 1 principles and funding. These recommendations…

A study examined distance education systems and practices in the major areas of the world (Australia, Asia, Africa, South and Central America, North America, and Eastern and Western Europe). A long version of the survey instrument was originally mailed to 1,640 institutions, organizations, and government agencies, and a short version was mailed to…

In May 1986, the Albuquerque, New Mexico Public Schools adopted a policy to address concerns about student substance abuse. All schools developed objectives and activities to address substance abuse prevention and intervention, and an interdisciplinary team was formed to monitor and facilitate the schools' efforts in implementing the policy. To…

One of three publications of the Research on Equitable Access to Technology project, this paper provides a literature review of the issues surrounding the provision of equitable access to computers for all children. Both the extent and types of inequities are explored, including hardware and software issues, and language and sex inequities. The…

This report considers the potential for the use of the Australian Communications Satellite System (ACSS) for the Australian Schools of the Air (SOTAs) and the delivery of enhanced educational services, and develops the concept of all SOTAs operating through one transponder in a national beam. An evolutionary introduction of satellite transmission…

Describing community cable as television's best chance at zeroing in on the needs and interests of a specific local audience, as well as a fertile environment for breeding a new variety of children's television, this handbook discusses the potential of and issues and factors involved in local programming. Topics addressed are why community cable…

This report describes the development, implementation, and evaluation of the Home Secrets Program, in which parents of Head Start through fourth-grade students are invited to work with their children at home using a packet of teacher-developed activity sheets. Packets are available for each grade level; to receive them, parents must attend…

Pennsylvania State University conducts a program of preservice performance-based teacher education (PBTE) for its agricultural education students at several campuses in the state. The model for the program is designed around groups of pedagogical competencies identified and verified through research. The competencies have been incorporated into…

This guide outlines a program to familiarize elementary students with microcomputer operations, the widespread use of computers, and the computer's capabilities and limitations. The first section presents objectives, learning activities, and evaluation methods for six content areas: (1) What is a computer? (2) How do computers work? (3) Student…

This guide was developed to aid Peace Corps volunteers interested in programming marine fisheries projects. Although these projects are not new to the Peace Corps, new staff members may not be aware of the history of marine fisheries efforts in their country. Chapter 1 discusses all past marine fisheries projects initiated by the Peace Corps in…

This document consists primarily of copies of overhead transparencies that outline the content of a presentation on the establishment of policy for the implementation of educational technology. Individual displays present three fundamental goals for the implementation of educational technology; broad areas affected by changes in technology; a…

English teachers have long pondered two problems: the promotion of worthwhile adventures in the study of literature; and the plight of students incarcerated in "study halls." The two problems can be alleviated by a common solution--quality literature selections on videotape with a VCR and television screen for student use only, located in the…

This document is the ninth annual report of the National Occupational Information Coordinating Committee (NOICC) and its network of State Occupational Information Coordinating Committees (SOICCs). The report highlights the initiatives, activities, and accomplishments of the NOICC/SOICC Network during program year July 1, 1987 to June 30, 1988. It…

Students studying office administration as a career at Lehman College (New York) participated in a case study reenactment in order to learn the processes involved in using an "Office Automation Committee" to ensure the successful planning and implementation of office automation. Based on the experience of the National Institute of…

The Drug Infusion Project is designed to assist rural school districts in their efforts to infuse drug education into their regular curriculum through comprehensive and integrated programming, which includes: (1) developing a statistical base through surveys; (2) training teachers in infusion techniques; (3) broadening the definition of…