This report describes the process by which an integrated evaluation, planning, and budgeting system was developed and refined for use in Georgia's postsecondary vocational education system. An introductory section reviews the factors responsible for the lack of a systematic process in Georgia and outlines the objectives of the system development…

Both comprehensive and long-range educational planning are discussed in this paper. Comprehensive planning begins with the identification of the district's mission. This mission generates a set of continuing objectives that aim toward the completion of specific end-dated objectives. The comprehensive plan must take into account the educational…

Differences in cognitive styles or intellectual behavior can be attributed to different ecological and cultural influences on individuals. These influences, such as type of subsistence economy, social stratification, socialization, and role specialization, affect the development of a particular cognitive style which is determined by whether an…

Aimed principally at educational professionals--teachers; counselors; administrators; and vocational, career, and adult educators--this monograph provides a framework for considering leisure as an integral part of life planning. The introduction, based largely on a literature review, presents historical perspectives on leisure, discusses its…

Qualitative measures were developed within a Principal-Teacher Interaction (PTI) study by the Research and Development Center for Teacher Education, University of Texas at Austin, concerning the role of the principal and process of change as it occurs in school settings. Methodologies for data collection and analysis included quantitative measures…

Even in times of economic hardship, education need not suffer unduly if the twin goals of quality and productivity are kept in view. (Author/DN)

Recently, the place of adventure activities in outdoor education has become contentious, particularly in Australia and the United Kingdom. It can be challenging for outdoor leaders to incorporate adventure activities with attempts to foster environmental awareness, understanding and action. Recently, some authors have suggested practitioners…

Discussed the provision of special education and services for handicapped children by the State of Hawaii. (RK)

In Shipston-on-Stour, England, an isolated rural area, an experiment in community education was developed whereby community projects were based outside the school building, organized in partnership with local inhabitants, and adapted according to local requirements. (Author/EA)

Presents the results of a poll conducted in the spring of 1974 to determine where colleges of journalism stood philosophically with respect to the new technology in journalism education. (RB)

A linear programing approach to the school busing problem is analyzed in some detail. Six different linear programing models allow examination of the effects of changes in the parameters of the models on assignment of students. Various ways in which school officials may use the solutions to the models and the postoptimality analysis of the models…

The community schools movement can help to provide equality of opportunity for all persons concerned if educational planning and goal setting include all of the people responsible for education -- parents, administrators, citizens, teachers, and students (PACTS). (Author/DN)

Article focused on contemporary social studies programs and the problem areas selected for children to explore. (Author/RK)

If quality is to be maintained in the coming period of stringent resources and declining enrollments, budget formulas and management practices must be reformed. (Editor/PG)

Discusses the implications for the future of higher education by examining data concerning demographic factors, growth projections, supply factors, expansion concerns, health care needs, and manpower supplies. (Author/PG)