The National Diffusion Network (NDN) was established to bring together representatives of federal, state, and local agencies to promote widespread adoption of new and innovative programs within and across state boundaries. The goal in publishing this directory is to help local educators solve problems through program improvements gleaned from…

The paper describes the T.O.T.E. (Teach Our Tots Early) Infant/Toddler Intervention Program to provide educational programing for handicapped children from birth to age 3 years. Sections address the following program components: program development, delivery model (primarily home-based), staffing, population (southeast Wayne County, Michigan),…

The paper delineates elements important in the development of ideal programs for the gifted/talented preschool child. The author emphasizes the following components of an exemplary program: (1) program advocates, (2) staff with expertise in the gifted and early childhood, (3) flexible administrative procedures, (4) well defined program goals and…

Intended for directors and staffs of federally funded projects, especially Teacher Corps activities, this book contains discussions of six educational concepts and processes which stem directly from the federal commitment to "demonstrate" that is made explicit in the Teacher Corps guidelines. The umbrella concept is identified as…

A LETTER TO PARENTS INVITES THEM TO REGISTER CHILDREN AT LEAST 3 AND 1/2 YEARS OLD FOR THE SECOND YEAR OF THIS EXPERIMENTAL PREKINDERGARTEN PROGRAM. THE FORMS WHICH MUST BE FILLED OUT BY TEACHERS ARE GIVEN. A DAILY SCHEDULE SHOWS THE FIVE PERIODS OF THE SCHOOL DAY--(A) ARRIVAL AND GREETING, (B) ACTIVITY PERIOD WITH FREE CHOICE, (C) SMALL GROUP…

This demonstration project determined if the application of diagnostic techniques, remedial services, and intensive job development efforts on an individualized basis could develop or improve the employability of applicants in professional occupations who were not competitive in the Detroit job market. A comparison was made of the experiences of…

In its second phase this project continued the development of demonstration models of library projects and activities for the elderly at sites in Hazard, Somerset, Lexington, and Louisville, Kentucky. Accomplished were the completion of the site profiles; administration of the Survey of Leisure Time activities and transformation of the data to the…

This monograph deals with the practical problems of organizing and conducting a large track meet. Its purpose is to serve as a guide to coaches and athletic directors who have had little experience in such an operation. Cited is the P.K. Yonge Annual Invitational Track and Field Meet, an annual high school track meet for class AA schools in North…

The Title III program of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act, called PACE (Projects to Advance Creativity in Education), allots 15% of the funds allocated to projects dealing with the special educational needs of handicapped children. Presented are some effects of the services supported by Title III funds which assist local districts in…

The study examined a pilot preapprenticeship project which sought to have a school system and a union with the Joint Carpentry Apprenticeship Committee, work with the Bureau of Apprenticeship and Training to develop a training course for high school students which would enable them to enter apprenticeship at an advance stage while at the same time…

The demonstration project described was designed to demonstrate the value of teaching modern mobility techniques to legally blind public school students and other vocational rehabilitation clients beyond school age. Twenty-four of the 40 persons receiving intensive mobility training were considered rehabilitated during the project. It is noted…

The purpose of this demonstration project was to provide orientation and mobility services for the blind in Missouri. Emphasis was placed on mobility training, because the loss of mobility by the blind person appeared to be the most severe problem. Training for the blind individual began at home, where he was taught to move about comfortably in…

This segment of the Early Childhood Library Specialist Program is known as the parent/child project and it functions as a model to demonstrate how library oriented institutions can work with parents and their children, and serves as an agent for the dissemination of information to parents and young children. The parent/child project attempts to…

Laws and special projects to reduce unplanned long-term foster care are briefly described. Analysis of these laws and projects show that certain components are essential for effectiveness: clear definition of the goal as permanent planning; a review system; and training of agency staff. (Author/SE)