Written by an experienced trustee, this handbook provides information about public libraries in Texas, about the position of the library trustee, and about the opportunities trustees--as representatives of the public--have to advance the services of their libraries. The handbook describes public library boards in Texas, suggested advisory board…

Composing the first volume in a proposed series, the eight papers collected here focus on the general theme of allowing children to have a childhood. The first paper urges that educators of young children communicate that they, as professionals, believe in and act on the basis of principles of child development. The second paper points out how…

Even the most intelligent children can have low rates of achievement if their natural abilities are not supported by effective study practices at home. The development of good study habits requires the guidance and firm supervision of a caring adult. The following suggestions should help parents guide their children in the development of good…

This guide contains the essential parts of a total curriculum for a one-year secondary-level course in computerized accounting. Addressed in the individual sections of the guide are the following topics: the complete accounting cycle, computer operations for accounting, computerized accounting and general ledgers, computerized accounts payable,…

Designed to assist Frederick County (Maryland) high school students with career planning, this handbook provides information for exploring the question, "What to do after high school?" General information covers employment trends, average starting salaries, types of financial aid available, relevant Federal statutes regarding equal pay…

This report presents a conceptual framework for developing a multitype resource sharing library network utilizing automated technologies in Massachusetts. Sections describe the need for a resource sharing network plan; past planning efforts; current library automation and cooperative activities; goals and objectives related to meeting the…

Designed to serve educational and community institutions and agencies that provide, or seek to provide, Child Development Associate (CDA) training, this guide contains a complete set of procedures for curriculum design and implementation. Chapter 1 presents basic background information pertinent to both CDA curriculum analysis and modification.…

This curriculum guide, one of the "Nutrition Education-Choose Well, Be Well" curriculum series, is designed to help preschool and kindergarten teachers acquire the skills necessary for providing and implementing effective nutrition education. Chapter 1 of the document presents an introductory overview of the manual's objectives and…

Designed for parents whose children attend the laboratory nursery school of the University of Minnesota, this handbook contains information regarding the nursery school's goals, operation, and policies. Specifically, the booklet discusses program philosophy and content as they relate to training new teachers and conducting research, specifying…

A Navajo/English bilingual program uses the student's knowledge of his first language, offers the opportunity to speak in two languages, and helps the student move from the home experience to the school experience. It gives instruction in content materials to all students either in English or in Navajo and direct language instruction in both…

All fifteen issues of a monthly eight-page newsletter for parents of infants are provided in this document. The first three issues offer advice on becoming a parent, preparing for childbirth, and caring for the baby at birth. The remaining 12 issues take up in sequence each of the baby's first 12 months of life. Parents are informed about…

Discussion covers underlying assumptions of children's acquisition of a concept of space and explores educational implications of the knowledge of these assumptions for early childhood programs. Initial sections of the paper concern activity as a basis for cognition of space, graphic representation, and mental imagery. Findings of studies that led…

This study was conducted on the cost and utilization of study centers in six distance education institutions representing the three levels of higher education in Australia: colleges of advanced education, universities, and technical and further education. Data were collected using student questionnaires, student interviews, institutional…

This document outlines an approach to creativity called "developmental dramatics," in which process is considered to be infinitely more important than performance. "Four pillars of the foundation of learning" are explored in discussions of art and visual, music, movement, and make-believe activities. Basic guidelines for…

This booklet is designed to help individuals address the needs of children and families in their communities. A step-by-step plan of action concerns the processes of getting started, planning for action, raising funds, developing public awareness, and evaluating the program. Discussion is supplemented with general and specific hints. Several model…