This study provides a comprehensive history of state education in England and Wales and asks why state education was delayed longer in these two countries than in other developed nations. Section 1 provides a history of early church and private schools and traces Britain's educational development up to the reforms of 1988. From the year 600 to…

In September 1979, the Mathematical Association in England held a weekend seminar on the scope of Applied Mathematics at A-level, and a subcommittee was established to consider the topic at more length. This paper is the first product of the subcommittee's deliberations. Sections 1 and 2 describe the background to current A-level courses: (1) who…

This guide was developed to provide assistance and direction for members of local school communities as they plan to improve instructional programs for students. Supplemented by a resource handbook, the guide is designed for teachers, parents, administrators, and support staff members in schools receiving funding through the following programs:…

This document presents data on three studies requested by Virginia State Senate Joint Resolution No. 148 and carried out by the Virginia Department of Mental Health and Mental Retardation in cooperation with other agencies. The three studies included in the report are: (1) an assessment of the appropriateness of housing young adults (ages 18-22)…

This paper provides strategies and insights that should be weighed and perhaps included in any proposal for integrating computers into a comprehensive school curriculum. The strategies include six basic stages: Initiation, Needs Assessment, Master Plan, Logistic-Specifics, Implementation, and Evaluation. The New Brunswick (New Jersey) Public…

The task of properly integrating computers into an elementary curriculum which is being taught in a classroom is difficult because it requires changes in school organization, teacher training, curriculum objectives, and teaching methods. Since teacher training is the most crucial part, some of these obstacles can be overcome by hiring a computer…

In early 1985, one of the new television channels resulting from the expansion of the Fort Smith TV Cable Company was allocated to Westark Community College (WCC). In July, a task force was appointed to develop recommendations regarding programming, policies, staffing, equipment, physical location, and organizational location. This report presents…

Instructional Accomplishment Information (IAI) systems provide schools and school districts with information for reviewing and planning their instructional programs at the class, school, and district levels. This study demonstrated the use of IAI information to illuminate further the instructional accomplishments of schools priority program to…

This paper examines the concept of school climate as a key factor in the success of planned change in elementary schools. Beginning with a general review of the literature on organizational climate and using as its basis three major reviews that appeared in the mid-1970s, the paper defines climate, examines variables that have been used as part of…

The Ministry of Education in the state of Victoria, Australia, prepared six papers outlining new educational policies in the early 1980s. To encourage local implementation of the recommendations contained in the sixth paper, "Curriculum Development and Planning in Victoria," the ministry's Curriculum Branch is writing 10 "curriculum…

The 20 education service centers in Texas are regional institutions designed to assist school districts with quality ideas, services, information, and teaching materials. This plan sets out the authority, governance, operations, and services that are to be provided by the service centers to school districts along with guidelines and standards.…

Drawing from the experiences of seven Maricopa Community College District deans in Maricopa County, Arizona, this guide outlines steps in the development of an articulation agreement with nearby high schools. Chapter 1 provides an overview of articulation, including introductory comments defining articulation, describing its benefits, and…

In fall 1985 and spring 1986, new and continuing students at the Community College of Philadelphia (CCP) were surveyed regarding their educational and career goals. New students were surveyed during placement testing, while continuing students were surveyed as part of the advising process. The study showed that new students entering in the fall…

A survey of child care centers and employees in New Zealand was made to provide a statistical profile of child care for future planning, and determine: (1) who is working in child care; (2) the background, experience, and qualifications of employees; (3) what knowledge, skills, and experiences are needed by child care workers to meet the demands…

This directory provides information about 27 institutions and organizations that offer in-service training and research and professional services in relation to educational planning and administration in 13 Asian and Pacific basin countries. The directory's objective is to generate and strengthen regional, inter-country, and inter-institutional…