The document provides the final report of Project INSTEP (Inservice Training Programs), a pilot project to develop, implement, and evaluate an innovative inservice training program for public school teachers of the behaviorally disordered. An introductory chapter reviews program objectives and rationale. A second chapter outlines components of…

This document contains results of a study conducted to explore what states were doing or had done in the development or utilization of occupational information. Of particular interest in this study was the identification of methods, approaches or projects which are related to the developing or utilizing of occupational information and which are…

Thirty exemplary vocational guidance and counseling projects funded in Virginia through Title II (Vocational Education) are described. Ten of the projects were designed to increase sex equiity in vocational guidance, counseling and education programs. Eleven were designed to encourage business/guidance exchange of personnel and information. The…

This research and demonstration project was undertaken to study styles and techniques of evaluation which are applicable to early childhood programming in school and public libraries, and to identify during a working conference some methods of measuring outcomes in order to improve and justify library programs for young children. The study report…

This handbook, one of the Massachusetts Dissemination Project's "Resources for Schools" series, is a sampling of exemplary guidance and counseling programs in Massachusetts schools. It is designed as a practical tool for guidance personnel, teachers, administrators, and other school personnel concerned about strengthening pupil personnel…

A 12-WEEK TRAINING PROGRAM WAS DEVELOPED TO PREPARE NONPROFESSIONAL PERSONNEL TO SERVE MENTAL RETARDATES IN THE AREAS OF HOMEMAKING AND CHILD CARE, PHYSICAL MEDICINE AND NURSING CARE, SPEECH THERAPY, PLAY ACTIVITY, AND AUXILIARY MATERNAL CARE. RECRUITMENT WAS THROUGH NEWSPAPER ANNOUNCEMENT, THE RETARDED INFANTS SERVICE REFERRAL AGENCIES, POVERTY…

THE ROUGH ROCK DEMONSTRATION SCHOOL IS LOCATED IN NORTHEASTERN ARIZONA, WHERE THE NAVAJO LANGUAGE IS UNIVERSALLY SPOKEN BY THE NAVAJO PEOPLE. IT IS LOCATED ON A NAVAJO RESERVATION AND WAS DESIGNED AS A BIA EXPERIMENTAL SCHOOL TO SERVE 200 ELEMENTARY PUPILS, MOST OF WHOM ARE IN THE BOARDING SCHOOL SITUATION. AN OBJECTIVE OF THE SCHOOL IS TO GAIN…

BECAUSE NEGROES COMPRISE LESS THAN 1 PERCENT OF THE INTERRACIAL COLLEGE POPULATION, EDUCATORS MUST TRY TO IDENTIFY THE MANY CAPABLE DISADVANTAGED NEGRO HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS AND ENCOURAGE THEM TO ATTEND INTEGRATED COLLEGES. THE NATIONAL SCHOLARSHIP SERVICE AND FUND FOR NEGRO STUDENTS (NSSFNS), IN A SHORT-TERM APPROACH TO THIS PROBLEM, ADVISES HIGH…

THE BUREAU OF GUIDANCE OF THE NEW YORK STATE EDUCATION DEPARTMENT INITIATES DEMONSTRATION GUIDANCE PROJECTS FOR DISADVANTAGED STUDENTS WHICH ARE CONDUCTED THROUGHOUT THE STATE. PROPOSALS FOR THESE PROJECTS ARE SUBMITTED BY THE LOCAL SCHOOL DISTRICTS BECAUSE GUIDANCE AND EDUCATIONAL PROJECTS CONDUCTED AT THIS LEVEL ARE MOST PROMISING. PROJECT ABLE…

SCIENTIFIC RESOURCES INCORPORATED (SRI) PROPOSES TO HELP THE NEW YORK CITY YOUTH BOARD TO DEVELOP A CAMP PROJECT FOR DISADVANTAGED ADOLESCENT BOYS. SRI WILL PROVIDE HUMAN RESOURCES CONSULTANTS, YOUNG MEN WITH DISADVANTAGED BACKGROUNDS WHO HAVE BEEN TRAINED FOR LEADERSHIP IN POVERTY PROGRAMS. THESE CONSULTANTS WILL BRIDGE THE GAP BETWEEN THE…

A DEMONSTRATION PROJECT WAS CONDUCTED (1) TO DEVELOP AND TEST A SYSTEM OF INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS INTENDED TO PROVIDE REMEDIAL INSTRUCTION IN READING AND MATHEMATICS FOR LOW-ACHIEVING ADOLESCENTS (2) TO DETERMINE THE EFFECTS OF SUCH A SYSTEM ON RETENTION AND JOB PERFORMANCE OVER A 6-MONTH PERIOD, (3) TO REVISE THE SYSTEM AND PREPARE AN…

This report describes and evaluates the first year of a demonstration project to develop an on-demand telecommunications network linking four remote hospitals in southwestern Ohio to the University of Cincinnati Medical Center. The Telecommunications Information Network (TIN) is designed to allow health care professionals at those hospitals to…

Divided into three major sections, this document defines rural, discusses the role of the National Diffusion Network (NDN), and summarizes the findings of the 17 research reports included in Abt Associates' study of the Experimental Schools Program for Small Schools Serving Rural Areas. Section I, a summary reproduction from recorded notes of an…

Project PISCES (a Pilot Infusion System for Career Experiential Studies) combines curriculum and work experience components to meet the vocational education needs of emotionally disturbed and learning disabled students in Montgomery County (Pennsylvania) Unit No. 23. Core elements of Project PISCES include a curriculum which focuses on self…

This paper reports on technical assistance provided to 21 exemplary Title I projects participating in a special dissemination strategy to improve educational services for disadvantaged students. The dissemination strategy is outlined, and descriptions are given of the participating projects. The types of technical assistance and support services,…