The proposals from 27 of 34 applicants for Phase II of the USOE Comprehensive Elementary Teacher Education Model (CETEM) program were reviewed to determine 1) what kinds of institutions participated, 2) how responsive applicants were to guidelines, 3) which Phase I programs Phase II applicants found most useful, 4) what were some major and common…

The purpose of this study was to analyze and evaluate selected aspects of federal guidelines and state plans established for the organization and administration of vocational education. Criteria for good state plans for vocational education were perfected through a review of federal legislation, state plans, related literature, and through a…

This manual of operative training guidelines for fork lift truck driving has been developed by the Ceramics, Glass and Mineral Products Industry Training Board (Great Britain) in consultation with a number of firms which manufacture fork lift trucks or which already have training--programs for their use. The purpose of the guidelines is to assist…

Technological development in the glass industry is constantly directed towards producing high quality glass at low operating costs. Particularly, changes have taken place in melting methods which mean that the modern furnace operator has greater responsibilities than any of his predecessors. The complexity of control systems, melting rates, tank…

This manual of training guidelines describes the procedure for personnel intake and traces the training process which a worker must go through to become a craftsman making lampblown scientific glassware. The first section discusses the structure of the training program. Appendixes, which make up the bulk of the document, cover job description, job…

The director of the NEA Organization Relations Division provides guidelines to assist school boards in establishing professional salaries and fringe benefits. The NEA supports the idea that teachers' salaries should compare favorably with those of other professions and occupations that require comparable preparation and experience. Five teacher…

This report contains the proceedings of the conference, which focused on the relationship between the administrator and the school board. Four authors discuss this relationship from different perspectives. Rolland W. Jones enumerates a number of hallmarks of the ideal relationship as he sees it. Frank Beinder presents the trustee's view of the…

Revised standards for day care service are given in this document. The standards are presented as goals to be attained, as distinguished from minimum requirements for licensing. Standards apply to all children receiving care outside their homes whether or not they are in community day care programs. Chapter topics include (1) day care as a child…

Starting with the premise that there is a need for continuous vocational education from early childhood throughout life, this study sought to develop guidelines for use in organizing, operating, and administering prevocational education programs at the junior high school level. The study was national in scope and made use of a questionaire to…

Written school board policies can demonstrate that boards welcome ideas from the people, that there are proper procedures for getting a hearing on complaints, and that staff and curriculum will be protected from pressure. The sample school board policies, administrative rules, and information statements in this kit are intended to facilitate the…

Guidelines for establishing and developing programs for speech and hearing impaired children are presented. The information is intended to be of value in planning, developing, administering, and evaluating programs in Tennessee public schools. Part 1, for administrators, outlines standards and other information related to the following aspects of…

This document describes necessary steps in the administration of successful school construction programs. Heavy emphasis is placed upon planning, with school planning seen as a vital part of comprehensive community planning. Advice is given on preparing a school district master plan, and ways are shown for using these planning efforts to advantage…

A reference manual of principles for renovation or new construction of small theaters in schools, community centers, and churches. Contents include--(1) turning space into small theaters, (2) rules of thumb, (3) an example of remodeling, and (4) three budget theaters--an 80-seat elementary school classroom theater--a 90-seat school or community…

In addition to describing the usual considerations in facilities planning such as educational specifications, the role of the architect, the role of the consultant, this guide, intended for use by individuals responsible for industrial arts shops, focuses on those activities peculiar to industrial arts planning. The industrial arts planner, who…

This book assesses the nature, advantages, and limitations of the nondirective or community development approach to social betterment. Two advantages are claimed for this approach: people are more likely to act on what they have freely decided to do than on what others have tried to persuade them to do; through participation in the process of…