In this speech, the author discusses how the principals of the public schools of Los Angeles are dealing with their role changes with regard to decisionmaking since the introduction of mandatory school-community advisory councils in each school. All principals involved in the study made use of, to varying degrees, manipulative strategies to…

This paper (1) defines the concept of equalization as it has been used in school finance, (2) examines some selected problems in the measurement of the concept of equalization, and (3) applies the concept of equalization to current State educational fiscal policy matters. The definitional problems are investigated by posing what are believed to be…

This report represents an effort by the Council to review the data and give recommendations for vocational education programs in Florida. Detailed are the findings, conclusions, and recommendations for the 1972 year. Objectives by which programs were evaluated included: (1) the State's goals and priorities as set forth in the State Plan, (2) the…

This document is a report of investigative proceedings, findings, and recommendations reached by the Advisory Council on the status of occupational education in New York. The report centers primarily around 10 programmatic concerns of the Council in the areas of planning, budgeting, operation, and policy regulations regarding vocational teacher…

This report represents an effort to facilitate the advancement of significant innovations in vocational education in Missouri. In order for the schools to educate for living as well as for earning a living, a foundation must be laid to bring about changes; thus, this evaluation attempts to consider the needs of the people to be served and the…

To determine the public's attitude relative to vocational education, the Washington State Advisory Council on Vocational Education distributed attitudinal opinionnaires to 2,200 individuals randomly selected from predefined users of vocational education services. The users included: (1) teachers, students, and administrators in public schools,…

Based on a compilation of concepts and materials from various sources, this manual outlines a systems approach to the evaluation of local vocational education programs. Local evaluation is viewed as a team effort by those responsible for improvement in the system and is to be carried out as a continuous process. Major sections of the manual are:…

This document is an English-language abstract (approximately 1,500 words) describing 1969 legislation in the UAR for the promotion of special schools for the mentally and physically handicapped. Tuition for these schools is free, but fees are charged for the examinations given upon graduation. Schools for the blind and deaf include boarding…

AS A RESULT OF THE EXPERIENCES OF AND STUDY BY THE STAFF OF THREE MICHIGAN PUBLIC SCHOOLS PARTICIPATING IN A RESEARCH PROJECT BETWEEN 1963 AND 1965, THIS MANUAL WAS PREPARED FOR USE BY ADMINISTRATORS, TEACHERS, AND CITIZENS' COMMITTEES IN EVALUATING AND PLANNING LOCAL VOCATIONAL EDUCATION PROGRAMS. IT EXPLAINS THE ROLE OF THE LOCAL DIRECTOR,…

The accomplishments and activities of the National and State Advisory Councils, the implications of the Vocational Education Amendments of 1976, and opportunities and problems now facing vocational education are discussed. The author comments that the amendments (1976) are primarily concerned with defining the Federal role in vocational education,…

Describes the Human Relations Peer Group Leadership Training Program that has eliminated racial conflict in Carteret High School. The initial step was a four-day intensive training program that took place in a closed setting. (Author/IRT)

Describes the development of agricultural technology programs at the associate degree level in South Carolina under the joint responsibility of the state department of education and Clemson University. Seven of the technical colleges now offer ten programs in agricultural technology. (MF)

Increasing duplication in occupational-technical education programs calls for increasing articulation in high school and college curriculums. The joint use of citizen advisory committees is suggested as the best tool for program articulation. (MF)

As a result of the Vocational Education Amendments of 1976, the majority of school systems will promote or require the formation of advisory committees. Suggestions to aid the agricultural instructor in establishing and utilizing advisory committees are presented in this article. (BM)

The year-long evaluation process of an undergraduate public administration program is described, and the course changes made as a result are outlined. The benefits and advantages of the evaluation are considered. (MSE)