A master plan proposal for postsecondary education in Hawaii for 1977-1982 is presented. The goal for this overall program is to provide all qualified people of Hawaii an equal opportunity for quality education through public and independent institutions. Objectives include: (l) provision of a diversity of vocational, academic, and professional…

This journal issue is devoted to a discussion of Science Policy in the Netherlands. The first article presents a general outline of current science policy, including organizational structure and financing procedures. Another article describes the National Research Programs in science, followed by those examining Industrial and University Research…

The purpose of this manual is to provide learning community leaders orientation to the leadership role and its responsibilities. This book is a guide through the assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation stages of community growth. Close attention to the manual will allow a learning community leader to: (1) recruit a staff of committed…

The purpose of this survey was to determine future needs of the Houston Independent School District based on parents' expectations of schools and aspirations for their children's education. Questionnaires were sent to a random sample of parents of 982 secondary students and 1,058 elementary students. The sample reflected the sex and ethnic…

The primary role of institutional research during the 1980's will be the support of the academic planning process during a period of contraction and reallocation. Factors that will affect the ability of institutional research to effectively support academic planning are discussed, and criteria are listed for judging the extent to which the…

Presented are more than 284 summaries of environmental education programs being implemented within school systems and institutions of higher education. Programs are listed state-by-state. Each project or program contains information categorized under such entries as: (1) coordinator and address; (2) history of the project; (3) objectives; (4)…

THE GROWTH OF THE PROGRAM FOR THE GIFTED IN ALL OF CHICAGO'S PUBLIC SCHOOLS IS ANALYZED WITH RESPECT TO SPECIAL METHODS, CURRICULUMS, CULTURAL DEMONSTRATION CENTERS, GUIDANCE SERVICES, SCHOOL-COMMUNITY COOPERATION, TEACHERS, AND PROGRESS IN PROVIDING FOR THE GIFTED. IT IS INDICATED THAT A WELL-DEFINED, COMPREHENSIVE PLAN OF EDUCATION FOR THE…

TWO MODELS ARE PRESENTED TO AID PLANNERS IN SELECTING THE SITE FOR AN AREA SCHOOL WHICH IS MOST EFFICIENT IN MINIMIZING TIME AND COSTS OF TRANSPORTING STUDENTS. THE FIRST MODEL DEALS WITH THE RELATIONSHIP OF SCHOOL SITE AND BUS TRANSPORT PROBLEMS. SOLUTION TO THE SITE PROBLEM IS FOUND BY COMPUTING A LOCATION COEFFICIENT FOR EACH POTENTIAL SITE…

IN THE FIRST PHASE OF A PROJECT FOR DEVELOPING PLANNING GUIDES FOR VOCATIONAL FACILITIES, THE OVERALL DIRECTION OF A SERIES OF PLANNING GUIDES IS BEING DETERMINED. IN THE SECOND PHASE AT LEAST ONE PLANNING MANUAL WILL BE DEVELOPED TO SERVE AS A MODEL FOR THE FULL SERIES. A LOCAL WORKING GROUP COMPOSED OF THREE SPECIALISTS FROM THE CENTER FOR…

A STUDY FORECASTING EDUCATIONAL NEEDS FOR AKRON (OHIO) UNIVERSITY WAS MADE IN 1957. ENROLLMENTS THROUGH 1970 WERE PROJECTED FOUR DIFFERENT WAYS, USING 20 YEARS OF HISTORICAL DATA AND A DIFFERENT SET OF ASSUMPTIONS FOR EACH PROJECTION. FULL TIME FACULTY NEEDS WERE PROJECTED USING 5 YEARS OF HISTORICAL DATA. A UTILIZATION STUDY AND FACILITY…

THE REPORTING COMMITTEE, DIRECTED BY A SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION, HAS INVESTIGATED THE FINANCIAL ROLE OF THE STATE AS IT RELATES TO ASSISTANCE OF JUNIOR COLLEGES IN THE AREA OF CAPITAL CONSTRUCTION. THE CURRENT PROGRAM OF STATE SUPPORT IS REVIEWED, AND A NEW PLAN IS PROPOSED IN WHICH SOME OF THE ELEMENTS OF THE EXISTING PROGRAM ARE TO BE…

TO ATTRACT AND RETAIN COMPETENT TEACHERS AS CAREER PROFESSIONALS, PROGRAMS OFFERING (OPTIONAL) EXTENDED-YEAR CONTRACTS EMPHASIZE THAT (1) THE TEACHER IS EMPLOYED UNDER CONTRACT FOR THE FULL YEAR, INCLUSIVE OF VACATION, (2) MUCH OF THE CURRICULUM DEVELOPMENT AND INSERVICE TRAINING WHICH TAKES PLACE IN THE SYSTEM IS DONE DURING THE SUMMER MONTHS,…

A SUMMER INSTITUTE WAS CONDUCTED TO PLAN NEW PATTERNS TO ATTAIN OCCUPATIONAL, VOCATIONAL, AND TECHNICAL EDUCATION GOALS. THE IMMEDIATE PURPOSE WAS THAT OF DEVELOPING CRITERIA FOR NEW INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS AND LEARNING AIDS FOR SUCH EDUCATION. SEVERAL RECOMMENDATIONS WERE STRUCTURED FROM THE INSTITUTE--(1) THAT THERE BE INITIATED A DEVELOPMENT…

Although educational planning as it is now practiced has many shortcomings, if certain recommendations are followed, a more adequate profile of educational planning is possible. A number of criticisms of educational planning have been offered: It usually attempts to preserve the status quo; it is hierarchical in nature; it is preoccupied with the…

This publication covers a number of topics relevant to planning kindergarten programs in the state of Iowa. These are: (1) goals and objectives; (2) developmental characteristics (physical, social/emotional, and intellectual) of kindergarten children and the implications of these characteristics for teachers; (3) aspects of the kindergarten…