Selected ERIC abstracts dealing with aspects of organizational change are offered. These articles explore specific approaches, priorities to consider, and offer advice for beginning organizational change in teacher education programs. (DF)

The authors suggest that it will take a new dimension of teamwork under the Perkins Act to meet the challenges of the coming decade. Vocational education can be improved, they say, by close collaboration among the new state councils on vocational education, the state boards, the newly required technical committee, and a host of other groups. (CT)

This study evaluated the use of audiotapes as an alternate method for occupational therapy continuing education. Results suggest audiotapes could be used for this purpose. This is indicated by the higher performance of the audiotape group on an achievement test designed to measure knowledge of the content of the tape. (Author/CT)

Ways to bring college publications up to the standards of the best magazines are presented. The editors of the CASE top 10 alumni periodicals, along with several professional observers, share their views. (MLW)

Reviews alternatives for revitalizing the programs and management of community college student services. As program development models, considers Miami-Dade Community College's computer-based instructional management system; entrepreneurial fee-based services; and divestment of situational or special-interest services to student groups. In…

Describes results of a survey mailed to members of the Association of Administrators of Home Economics and the National Council of Administrators of Home Economics. Questions included unit planning for microcomputers in resident instruction, research, and Extension/public service programming. A potential computer clearinghouse needs assessment was…

Investigated how state officials most directly involved in hunter education programs perceive problems associated with these programs. Major concerns and constraints focused on: program instruction; course content; and program communication, funding, and evaluation. Includes recommendations (based on analyses of concerns/constraints) to…

Outlines five stops that can strengthen technical writing courses and programs within departments of English. (HOD)

The Oregon State University/Western Oregon State College School of Education has introduced a "warranty" for its graduates' performance. Concurrent improvements in the existing program include more rigorous admission screening and student evaluation, expanded field experiences and academic requirements, and partnerships with other…

Five steps helpful in obtaining and maintaining administrator support for summer programs in vocational agriculture are discussed. Teachers must (1) take the offensive in showing the importance of their programs, (2) present a comprehensive plan, (3) be specific, (4) conduct a worthwhile summer program, and (5) report their accomplishments.…

Discusses a survey of forecast preparers and users in 127 major companies in an attempt to assess underlying problems and identify areas for improvement. Concludes that forecasting responsibilities and tasks must be better defined and that forecast preparers and users must become better informed about one another's roles. (Author/JG)

The primary goal of the Summer Food Service Program (SFSP) is to provide nutritious meals to children in low-income areas when school is not in session. This report presents the findings of the SFSP Implementation Study, a descriptive study of the operations of the SFSP at the state and local levels and how SFSP staff feel the program could be…

In an effort to address child welfare service problems, the state of Kansas shifted responsibility to private contractors in 1996. Despite a considerable investment of new resources and significant improvements, serious problems remain. This report explores what is needed to "level the playing field" for the roughly 6,700 children in…

This guide presents practical applications from a research study about the processes that schools use to initiate and sustain reforms. It examines the history of 10 elementary schools in high-poverty settings, including details of behavioral and attitudinal changes. Ten capacities were associated with the stages of successful reform. The…

During 2006, High/Scope worked with the Forum to provide training and technical assistance to several state and regional networks which are building quality improvement and accountability systems. In each community, High/Scope staff presented to local decision-makers and provided one- or two-day pilot training workshops for parishioners and…