The material presented in this manual on Individually Prescribed Instruction (IPI) is organized into a looseleaf notebook. Past participants and training sites are listed. Four case studies are described to provide new participants with a working experience in evaluating and prescribing for students in the program. A fifth case study is to be…

The Procedural Guides for Administrators of Public Service Employment Projects consists of the guidelines developed through actual operations of the Vermont Experimental and Demonstration Manpower Pilot Project during its 3-year experience. The scope of the procedural guides encompasses both the Special Work Project for the unemployed and the…

To improve the JOBS program of the National Alliance of Businessmen Metros, a feasibility study was conducted in which existing technical assistance programs were examined, problems analyzed, and recommendations formulated. The study resulted in the "Guide" to be used in promoting effective company training programs for disadvantaged…

This guidebook is based on a 1971 seminar on career education for school executives and is designed to provide practical advice on how the school administrator can use the career education concept in a particular school setting. Career education is a constructive concept that may be adopted by any school system in the country, using its existing…

This manual is designed to be used for "Administrative Aspects of Occupational Medicine," one of two officer correspondence courses offered by the Naval Medical Training Institute. Part one comprises guidelines for setting up occupational health clinics, covering the areas of staffing, layout, equipment, other services, and records…

Intended as an aid to the school administrator who is exploring the possibilities of preschool reading instruction, the first section of this guide discusses: when to begin preschool reading instruction, effects of traditional kindergarten experience on reading readiness and reading achievement, effects of perceptual motor programs on reading…

This administrator guide describes the objectives and organization of prevocational exploration. After presenting a brief history of manpower legislation, the guide discusses the role and objectives of prevocational education and describes trainee characteristics which have implications for the program. Procedures for developing and implementing a…

Job descriptions for directors of student activities at 32 two-year community colleges are presented. A summary and analysis are provided. The duties that stand out as most common to the position are: (1) supervision of the activities fund; (2) advising the student government; and (3) general responsibility for advising clubs and organizations.…

Material to aid the director of adult education in conducting three face-to-face meetings with his teachers is provided in this booklet. The booklet is divided into three chapters, each of which outlines a two-hour in-service training meeting. Each chapter is further divided into two parts. Part I of each chapter emphasizes the planning process…

The first section of the paper defines project accountability, presents background to the concept, and highlights current problems in the public school system. The paper is also concerned with assessment procedures that make provisions for accountability in (1) attainment of terminal objectives and (2) phase-by-phase conduct of a project in…

Intended to assist extension administrators, program leaders, and specialists, this publication presents a framework, guidelines, strategy, and methods for evaluating Extension education programs. Emphasis is placed on maximizing the usefulness of program evaluations in decisionmaking on program priorities and modifications. Extension programs are…

Reviews the various dimensions of persuasion. (MLF)

Most committees are frustrating to the members because of the lack of committeeship: the administrative processes, skills, and techniques required to accomplish a desired task. The author attempts to furnish guidelines on 1) whether a committee should be formed, 2) ensuring successful committee operations, and 3) providing a checklist for…

One of the best communication tools for principals is the building-level publication. Suggestions for publications and points to consider in developing them are provided. (Author/MLF)

One of the most difficult school-community relation problems relates to the principal's involvement with the teachers and parents of the area. Poor communication and limited time are chief contributors to the problem and improvement requires a firm plan of operation. Here are eight ideas that can be utilized in developing a program of effective…