The author lists the pros and cons of behavioral objectives and of accountability systems requiring an objectives-based curriculum before presenting some brief notes on the controversy surrounding objectives-based instruction and describing the use of behavioral objectives in certain states. He concludes with nine recommendations concerning the…

A framework is proposed by which Oregon will provide professional leadership and funds to assist community programs for the mentally retarded. Following a rationale for such services, an inventory of existing programs in each of five designated state regions is presented. On maps of each region are indicated locations of various types of programs:…

A Committee on Transfer of Credits was asked to (1) identify courses numbered and classified at different levels by various units of the University System and to recommend at what level they should be accepted for transfer; (2) analyze lower division courses prerequisite to a bachelor's degree and, where they differed, to suggest ways to ease…

The objectives of this study were: (1) to develop a linear programing model for statewide planning of area vocational-technical training centers, (2) to determine the district boundaries for future centers, (3) to establish boundaries for existing area vocational-technical training centers, (4) to make such a center available to every student and…

The position paper briefly outlines seven aspects of career education: (1) justice and equality, (2) the State goal, (3) competency-based credentialing, (4) curriculum, (5) services to students, (6) teacher education, and (7) Florida's position. (NH)

Service centers in Illinois and teacher centers funded by the federal government are compared with regard to structure, function, clientele, and success criteria. The paper utilizes comparative analysis of documents that conceptualize service centers and teacher centers; logical analysis deals with the constraints imposed upon center concepts by…

The purpose of the survey was to obtain information to prepare a profile of state testing programs. One section of the report summarizes the data on the 42 testing programs that were operating in 33 states during the 1972-73 school year. This summary tabulates the findings of eight major areas covering all the questions asked during the…

As part of the Georgia Assessment Project (GAP), initiated in January 1969 to provide statewide measurement of the impact of educational programs, services, and resources on children and youth, 19 position papers were prepared by specialists to assist the Advisory Commission on Education Goals. The papers, some with critiques, concern Georgia's…

The Delphi Technique involves getting individuals' reactions by mail to specific questions or statements, combining these reactions and again asking these individuals to review and rank the findings until a priority ranking has been determined. The State Department of Vocational Technical Education used this technique with 103 persons at the…

CONFERENCE PRESENTATIONS AND PRODUCTIVE CONFERENCE INTERACTION BETWEEN STATE SUPERVISORS OF MUSIC AND DELEGATES FROM STATES WITHOUT A STATE SUPERVISOR WERE REPORTED. FOR THE STATE SUPERVISORS, THERE WERE CONFERENCE SESSIONS DEVOTED TO "IMPROVING THE EFFECTIVENESS OF THE OFFICE OF STATE MUSIC SUPERVISOR." SUGGESTIONS WERE ALSO OFFERED TO…

The primary purpose of this publication is to introduce the reader to the background, framework, and central characteristics of Michigan's master plan for all environmental communication, education, and information programs. A second purpose of this article is to link the reader to selected theoretical and empirical research literature that…

Interviews with 11 teachers, specialists, and administrators focus on development of individualized education programs (IEPs) for handicapped students. (CL)

This preliminary report summarizes the types of state-issued certification available to educational media personnel and library personnel. Every state provides some type of certification. (STS)

A survey of 23 state conducted family support programs revealed that great variability exists on eligibility criteria, methods of program administration, amount of support, and types of services provided. Program evaluation data indicate that cost-benefits, decreased rates of out-of-home placement, and effects on family enhancement are primary…

Reviews the history of state mental health planning from the federal perspective, discusses some state objectives for comprehensive planning, and presents a participatory model for plan development. Demonstrates how the model can be used to produce a mental health plan that is a viable management tool fulfilling many state objectives. (Author/BH)