A major portion of Texas' State Compensatory Education (SCE) evaluation resources for 1979-80 was devoted to activities related to the statewide assessment of fifth and ninth graders' skills in reading, mathematics, and writing (the Texas Assessment of Basic Skills Project). For purposes of this report, evaluation activity and information is…

Intended for non-experts in evaluative techniques, this monograph presents suggestions and examples for assessing: (1) the child; (2) the classroom; and (3) the program or the school. Illustrative techniques of recordkeeping are presented. Methods of collecting data include documentation and formal records. Techniques to be used during evaluation…

This report by an Association Task Force itemizes and analyzes the recommendations of the Commission study "Through the Open Door" and proposes alternatives. It responds individually to each of the four sections of the study report recommendations: (1) The Extent to Which the California Community College System is Fulfilling Its Purposes…

The lowering of the age of majority to 18 years has had a variety of ramifications for higher education. A discussion of the more obvious of these from a legal as well as practical standpoint is presented. The areas outlined include the demise of "in loco parentis"; residency and out-of-state tuition; dormitory residence requirements;…

The operational features of feasible alternative configurations for a computer-based instructional management system are identified. Potential alternative means and components of accomplishing these features are briefly described. Included are aspects of data collection, data input, data transmission, data reception, scanning and processing,…

The aim of the Texas Child Migrant Program is that each school district develop a migrant program designed to meet the special educational needs of the children of that school system. All districts are encouraged to implement new ideas, activities, and changes which show promise of improving the education of migrant children. Objectives of the…

The aim of the Texas Child Migrant Program is that each school district develop a migrant program designed to meet the special educational needs of the children of that school system. All districts are encouraged to implement new ideas, activities, and changes which show promise of improving the education of migrant children. Objectives of the…

A national survey of minority student admissions at large, primarily white universities was conducted for the fourth consecutive year. The report summarizes the data collected, compares them to those of the previous year, and examines minority group enrollment, admission criteria, and special programs for minority students. Results are discussed…

The data processing activities to support a multimedia course in leadership (see the final reports which summarize the course development project, EM 010 418, EM 010 419, and EM 010 484) are overviewed in this document. A first section describes the type of flexible systems approach used in conjunction with a comprehensive data base and data…

The primary objectives of this 6-state project for developing state leadership in improving the educational opportunities of farm migrant children are (1) to coordinate and articulate the efforts of 6 state departments of education (Arizona, California, Delaware, Florida, Oregon, and Washington) in assisting school systems to identify the…

One of a series of 12 in the secretarial/clerical area, this booklet for the vocational instructor contains a job description for the medical secretary, a task list under 17 areas of competency, an occupational tasks competency record (suggested as replacement for the traditional report card), a list of industry representatives and educators…

Described in this pamphlet are Colorado parents' educational rights under federal and state special education rules and regulations. It addresses: (1) free appropriate public education and the termination of such; (2) required prior notice to parents if there is a proposed change or refusal to change a child's special education program; (3)…

Implications of 1992 Australian freedom of information legislation for higher education in Queensland are discussed, based in part on the outcomes of specific requests. Issues addressed include student and staff records, supervisor comments and recommendations, research theses, and the impact on universities in other states. Statistical data on…

Using portfolios in assessing literacy is explored, considering student portfolios and the teacher's class portfolio. Portfolio assessment is a valuable complement to externally mandated tests, but technical issues must be addressed if the portfolio movement is to survive. Portfolios must be linked to the broader task of instructional improvement.…

The evolution of the student tracking system at Amarillo College, a Texas community college, is chronicled for three stages: (1) early efforts; (2) participation in the development of a consortium-based longitudinal student tracking project beginning in 1986; and (3) more recent developments. Tools and techniques used at each stage are discussed…