This pamphlet suggests guidelines, briefly describes programs, and recommends standards for participants, leaders, and administrators of athletic programs for junior high school girls. The following guidelines are recommended: (a) a separate program of competitive sports opportunities should be planned; (b) sports competition should be planned for…

The booklet is the first in a series on the ways that child care centers can contribute to the healthy growth, and development of preschool children and focused on are the ways in which children learn. A child is said to be equipped to learn through the use of his senses, his muscles, curiosity, language, and organizing ability. It is explained…

The purposes of this study were to examine strengths and weaknesses of research methods used in reports of follow-up studies in higher education and to develop a set of guidelines for conducting follow-up studies in higher education. A careful examination of the literature was conducted to identify follow-up studies in higher education and 47…

This report presents standardized records management procedures. Its purpose is to provide Maryland State public school systems guidelines and standards for the establishment of effective records retention and disposition programs. These guidelines are consistent with legal requirements imposed by Maryland law. The report contains approved records…

This document encompasses the proceedings from the Alabama State Conference and the five District State Conferences on Smoking and Health. It is stated that, as pilot programs, these conferences were designed to develop guidelines that might serve in planning, organizing, and administering future Leadership Development Conferences on Smoking and…

This manual provides specific and practical suggestions for the development of heterogeneous classes and individualized instruction in the More Effective Schools Program. The following major topics are covered in a number of short sections: 1) school organization, from prekindergarten through grade six; 2) the roles of the principal, assistant…

Guidelines for selecting a school superintendent are listed in this brochure, which is divided into three sections: (1) board of education role, (2) role of the advisor to the board of education, and (3) role of the screening committee. Appended are (1) sample brochure for selecting a superintendent, (2) guidelines for conducting employment…

Section I of this report on community and junior colleges contains the recommended general policy statement on the following issues: (1) the need for comprehensive community colleges; (2) the development of human potential; (3) career education; (4) the need for coordination; (5) the mutuality of interests of the public and private sectors; (6)…

The guide presents, in simple language, a basic introduction to exceptional children for paraprofessionals. Outlined are some of the basic needs of exceptional children, including needs which he has in common with all children. Presented are three examples of children with various handicaps to show who exceptional children are. Progress in caring…

Developed on the assumption that part-time nursing services will eventually become part of a comprehensive health program for each industry served, this 3-part guide contains guidelines for planning, promoting, and developing a part-time nursing service. Part I provides administrative considerations for planning the service and responsibilities of…

Written standards for the structure and government of library service, the program of public library services, selection and maintenance of library collections, personnel, and physical facilities provide guidelines for improved services by small public libraries in Nebraska. An interpretation and application of these standards assists in their…

A brief statement of the importance of a liberal education for all teachers is followed by twelve guidelines for the planning, implementation and evaluation of programs for educating prospective secondary school mathematics and science teachers. Each guideline contains a brief rationale, describes the expected skills, and suggests strategies for…

This booklet is designed to assist persons who are beginning to work as community organizers. Community organization follows certain patterns: (1) The organizer must enter the neighborhood and learn about its people and problems in the community; (2) The people then get together to form Neighborhood Councils to work on the specific problems of…

In order to provide guidance to schools and school systems which are developing and improving their media programs, the Maryland State Department of Education has compiled a set of criteria based on the standards of the American Library Association and the National Education Association. The School Media Program in the Maryland State Department of…

The document is a sample of the library reports prepared by Iran's Fulbright librarians and as such was distributed widely in Iran by the U.S. Information Service. It is designed to guide Jundi Shahpour University Library development over a period of several years and demonstrates the application of modern western library science to the oldest…