Criteria are presented for vocational evaluators who use work samples as one means of determining the vocational potential of blind clients. Included are rationale for the use of work samples; specific steps for their administration, scoring, and use of norms; and criteria for modifying present work samples and developing new ones. A literature…

This guide concerns organizing and administering materials and resources outside the classroom and using them to meet educational objectives. It contains a brief historical review of conservation, and environmental and outdoor education in America and Europe. The identity and roles of administrators are described by discussing several studies of…

This guide was prepared to assist state directors/coordinators of career education in becoming more knowledgeable about management and evaluation. The purposes of the guide are to define managementand identify basic functions, review characteristics of managers, and identify evaluation techniques available to help managers do a better job. The…

This guide addresses steps that must be taken at various administrative levels and at the course or program level in order to successfully implement P.L. 94-142 (see CE 024 664). The guidelines, called action steps, are organized and discussed in the following categories: central administrative action; area administrative action; building level…

AN OUTLINE OF THE EDUCABLE MENTALLY HANDICAPPED (IQ RANGE 50 THROUGH MID 70'S) PROGRAM IN THE CINCINNATI PUBLIC SCHOOLS PRESENTS PLACEMENT PROCEDURES, COURSES RECOMMENDED FOR GRADES SEVEN THROUGH 12, AND WORK EXPERIENCE PROGRAM, GRADING AND PROMOTION PROCEDURES, AND REQUIREMENTS FOR OPENING NEW CLASSES. (JZ)

IN 1965-66, 14 SCHOOL DISTRICTS ESTABLISHED 20 CLASSES IN SCHOOLS, MENTAL HEALTH CENTERS, AND HOSPITALS FOR EMOTIONALLY DISTURBED CHILDREN (AGES 6 THROUGH 17). OUTLINED WERE DEFINITIONS AND CHARACTERISTICS OF EMOTIONALLY DISTURBED CHILDREN, PURPOSES OF THE PROGRAM, MINIMUM PLANT FACILITIES, RELATED PERSONNEL, ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS, CLASS SIZE…

A REPORT WAS MADE OF RESEARCH PROJECTS UNDERWAY AT THE CENTER FOR THE ADVANCED STUDY OF EDUCATIONAL ADMINISTRATION AS OF FEBRUARY, 1965. THE CENTER'S RESEARCH EFFORTS FOCUS ON THE SOCIAL CONTEXT WITHIN WHICH THOSE WHO ADMINISTER SCHOOLS AND SYSTEMS MUST WORK. APPENDED TO THE REPORT IS A SERIES OF BRIEF DESCRIPTIONS OF THE PROJECTS. THESE PROJECTS…

The purpose of this manual is to present in a practical way the ideas from pre-elementary Right to Read programs that they may help to enrich and expand other early childhood education programs. Besides dealing with assessment, skill areas, and activities, the manual supplies other relevant information on the following topics: (1) dimensions of a…

This handbook is intended for use by institutions in marketing their continuing education programs. A section on "Devising Your Strategy" looks at identifying a target audience, determining the marketing approach, and developing a marketing plan and promotional techniques. A discussion of media options looks at the advantages and…

This booklet briefly outlines the cyclical process of ongoing planning as it should be employed by school administrators and offers lists of do's and don'ts for effective ongoing planning. The discussion is organized in three main sections that correspond to the main stages of the program planning cycle--program monitoring, program evaluation, and…

This booklet provides background information and suggestions to those who find themselves providing human care services to Pan Asian clients (Cambodians, Chinese, Guamanians, Hawaiians, Japanese, Koreans, Laotians, Pilipinos, Samoans, Thais, Vietnamese). Included is historical, cultural, and social information about the various Pan Asian groups in…

This booklet describes the role and activities of the board of directors prior to the opening of a new Lutheran high school. The board is encouraged to establish ad hoc committees to continue all planning activities initiated by the steering committee in the areas of organization, enrollment, financing, site development, and instruction. This…

This booklet is designed to assist committee members in planning the instructional program for a new Lutheran high school. Suggestions are offered for developing both the general statement of purpose and specific statements of goals for the school. Guidelines are given for identifying sources for obtaining staff members and setting salary…

Designed for use by local education agencies, this handbook develops a twelve step process that facilitates the planning and development of comprehensive career education programs. The twelve steps are (1) involve administrators, teachers, and counselors; (2) involve the school board; (3) select a district career education coordinator; (4) inform…

Intended for occupational education personnel in New York State, the paper reviews some of the language and concepts of special education as it relates to legislation and terminology, for the purpose of providing a base to build upon in the provision of educational programs for the handicapped population. The Education for All Handicapped Children…