The principalship promises to be fundamentally different in the future than it has been in the past. Throughout the seventies, social trends and studies of schooling caused a loss of confidence in the principal. Yet by the end of the decade, principals were seen to be important in affecting school productivity, as was suggested by many studies of…

As an aid to school principals, student activities administrators, faculty members, student leaders, instructors at teacher education institutions, and researchers interested in extraclass activities, this annotated bibliography contains hundreds of articles, pamphlets, and books published on secondary students' extracurricular activities.…

The document outlines a model which illustrates the information needed, sequence of events, and areas that need to be addressed for the planning and placement of handicapped students in vocational programs. Objectives, policies, and strategies are listed for the following areas: cooperative planning to meet the needs of handicapped students in…

A politicized, sophisticated citizenry split into several special interest factions is placing great demands on school board members just as they find themselves struggling with unprecedented organizational and financial difficulties. In order to meet these challenges, board members must respond to districtwide needs rather than represent special…

Primarily intended to raise issues for discussion among child caregivers, this series of 26 brief reports focuses on some of the basic aspects of providing care for young children in centers, small group homes, or family day care homes. A few of the sheets are written chiefly for directors and people working in advisory, consultative, or teaching…

General administrative principles and procedures applicable to any type of program sponsored by external funds, including the federal government, are examined. Contracts, grants, and cooperative agreements are the devices for authorizing sponsored programs. Since the institutions assume full legal responsibility for the programs and for fulfilling…

A study assessed the effects of the 1978 Comprehensive Employment and Training Act (CETA) amendments. While the major focus of the study was on changes in the public service employment (PSE) programs, other areas were examined, including aspects of CETA management, service delivery systems, the role of organized labor, and job placement. The study…

This module on owning and operating a farm equipment repair business is one of 36 in a series on entrepreneurship. The introduction tells the student what topics will be covered and suggests other modules to read in related occupations. Each unit includes student goals, a case study, and a discussion of the unit subject matter. Learning…

This is the fourth in a set of 36 teaching guides for the Entrepreneurship Training modules and accompanies CE 031 036. Its purpose is to give students some idea of what it is like to own and operate a garden center. Following an overview are general notes on use of the module. Suggested steps for module use contain suggestions on introducing the…

This is the seventh in a set of 36 teacher guides to the Entrepreneurship Training Modules and accompanies CE 031 042. Its purpose is to give students some idea of what it is like to own and operate an apparel store. Following an overview are general notes on use of the module. Suggested steps for module use contain suggestions on introducing the…

This is the thirty-third in a set of 36 teacher guides to the Entrepreneurial Training Modules and accompanies CE 031 094. The purpose of the module is to give students some idea of what it is like to own and operate a construction electrician business. Following an overview are qeneral notes on use of the module. Suggested steps for module use…

Findings of a two-year study of higher education in Maryland in the 1970s are summarized, and a higher education investment plan is proposed. Study findings, which are based on the opinions of persons appearing before the Citizens League Higher Education Research Committee, pertain to planning and management, governance, and access to higher…

Legal methods and related case law that can be used by public higher education administrators to deal with intrusions by outsiders onto the campus are examined. The following legal factors related to control of campus access are addressed: risk management, police power, general trespass, school related trespass/loitering statutes, First and…

This report describes research and development projects carried on by the Ontario Institute for Studies in Education (OISE) during the period May 1, 1977 through April 30, 1978. The project descriptions in most instances are based on proposals prepared prior to initiation of work. Where reports, publications, or other materials have been produced…

The status of academic women is compared with that of men to determine whether disciminating practices and resulting inequality for women continue to exist. Current scientific periodicals, monographs, and books were searched, and the most recent statistics are presented. Results are discussed in terms of admissions, enrollment and degrees earned,…