The passage of the Children First Act in 1988 ushered in a new era of data collection, analysis, and reporting about the overall quality and condition of education in Louisiana. Implemented in 1990, this major piece of legislation resulted in the publication of the Progress Profiles (School Report Cards, District Composite Report, and the…

The passage of the Children First Act in 1988 ushered in a new era of data collection, analysis, and reporting about the overall quality and condition of education in Louisiana. Implemented in 1990, this major piece of legislation resulted in the publication of the Progress Profiles (School Report Cards, District Composite Report, and the…

The California Postsecondary Education Commission's purpose is integrating fiscal, programmatic, and policy analysis across the various systems of higher education. With a citizen board appointed by multiple entities, the Commission provides independent, nonpartisan analysis and recommendations to the Governor and Legislature. The Commission is a…

California's current Space and Utilization Standards are no longer appropriate or realistic for determining the need for academic space in its public colleges and universities. The Commission finds that flexible space and utilization guidelines for California's public postsecondary institutions provides the most efficient and effective approach…

This publication discusses person-centered planning as a tool for transition. It discusses young people with disabilities and the support systems they need to recognize their individual strengths, interests, fears, and dreams and allows them to take charge of their future. It focuses on how parents, teachers, family members, and friends in the…

A report on nonformal education for rural development is extracted. The portions of the study presented discuss nonformal education in regard to providing information and guidelines to assess needs, planning effective and economic programs, developing means to strengthen the programs, and defining methods of participation by external agencies. (KM)

Since most teachers have had limited occupational experiences outside school settings, the success of career education programs will depend upon a broadening of their knowledge of the world of work. Teachers in the Warren Public Schools, Ohio, had the opportunity to participate in a work experience program involving fifteen industries. (KP)

In responding to the needs of the local community, Montcalm Community College utilized its student services division and took action in solving local problems. (Author/RK)

Discussed a learning delivery system, representing a significant departure from tradition, designed to meet the educational needs of rural people, ordinarily unable to finance a full time education. (RK)

Considered a five state study on cooperation and coordination in community education and summarized the suggested role for the community college and the community school in community/adult education. (Author/RK)

Author suggests that team teaching is here to stay and offers ten ways that will increase the chances for its success. (Author/RK)

Applies output budgeting techniques to the "production" of graduates at a British University. The cost per student graduated in 18 different disciplines is first divided among (1) capital and maintenance costs, (2) teaching costs, and (3) administrative and general expenditures. The potential cost savings from more efficient utilization…

Considered the development of community colleges of the future with a general framework for their mission. (Author/RK)

Describes the role of one school district's school-community advisory councils. (Author/DN)

Describes the used of community councils as instruments for continuous and consistent community involvement in the schools. Considers the rationale, function, role, and membership of community councils. (Author/DN)