This report is the forth in the series of evaluations of the National School Lunch Program. The findings presented here are the result of an analysis of pilot project operations and costs for two alternatives to the current application-based certification process--Up-Front Documentation and Graduated Verification--that were tested in 12 public…

This document focuses on how effective grant development and management can help generate added revenue for community colleges. Some general tips for grant management include: reviewing and maintaining the college's mission; aligning the grant department with all other development departments of the college; and using an experienced grant…

This article describes a consultant-to-counselor concept in which a consultant serves as a resource person and aid to school counselors and guidance program directors. (RWP)

The systems approach is described, and a generalized model for planning and maintaining a career education delivery system in any setting is presented. (Author)

Humorous guide to forming a library for a new community college, based on author's experience. (JS)

Discussed are the results of a study of BRITE and its relationships with school districts and ETV operations, a study which sought "recommendations concerning alternative ways to organize for and finance the process of ITV planning, development, production, dissemination, utilization and evaluation in the Bay Area. (Author/LS)

A coordinated process for selection of school counselors is presented. Responsibility for counselor selection is shared by central office and school building administrators. District personnel developed a selection instrument which is used to assess strengths and limitations of counselor candidates. Counselor profiles are then evaluated in light…

Most current trends in school administration and supervision place the curriculum supervisor in a rather weak staff position---a most undesirable state, especially in occupational education programs. (Author)

Described is an instructional program built upon the accessibility of audiovisual media and materials. "It is an exciting instructional model which permits a flexible learning environment for students, for university students in teacher education, and for practicing teachers in the field." (Author/LS)

Discussing the changing role of the vocational agriculture teacher, this article relates pertinent questions and suggestions about specific problems facing the local vocational agriculture program to the vocational agriculture teachers. (GB)

The legal accountability of those who administer amateur athletics, specifically the NCAA, is discussed. A significant portion of NCAA regulatory activity affects student-athletes who neither participate directly in the group's rule-making nor have an opportunity to select representatives to act on their behalf. (MLW)

The Individualized Education Program (IEP) becomes a management tool when it is used to administer programs proactively. The IEP can have an impact upon program effectiveness and student competency development when a systematic process of assessment, goal setting, planning, and evaluation is followed. (SK)

An administrator in a school for the deaf details concerns in implementing a computer assisted instruction program. He touches upon the state's bureaucratic approach to decision making, funding, the importance of changing the system to meet current needs, and selection of appropriate technology. (CL)