The first paper in this collection explores the relationships among the five thrusts in teacher education currently under consideration by the Bureau of Educational Personnel Development (BEPD). Of the five thrusts, three are drawn from "Teachers for the Real World": protocol materials, training materials, and training complexes. The…

Results are presented that were obtained from application of the defined methodology to the 1972-73 operating budget of McMaster University. Programs were defined as instructional (degree) programs, research programs, and professional activities/public service programs. The calculation of program costs requires that crossovers be made from the…

Investigated with a random sample of classes for each of five categories of exceptionality--educable mentally retarded, trainable mentally retarded, socially and emotionally disturbed, brain injured, and physically handicapped--were the costs of special education in Pennsylvania elementary and secondary schools in relation to its quality. Data…

The final evaluation report on the 37 Elementary Secondary Education Act (ESEA) Title I projects in the Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA) Aberdeen Area, this report presents graphic and tabular descriptions for each of the 37 projects re: (1) Title I expenditures (graphic display of expenditures for reading, math, language, administration, area…

Within this document, and presented in their entirety, are five reports which depict differing views of Delaware County Community College (DCCC) from 1974 through 1980. The reports consist of both historical and predictive data, evolved from staff work related to long and short range planning. The general framework for this activity revolved about…

A major theme of this series of papers is the need to build evaluation and experimentation as a component part of educational planning. This paper addresses the structure of the evaluation and experimentation component in a country and the training of evaluators. The training discussion includes the possible modes of training--on-the-job training,…

Outlined here is a province-wide computer system that brings benefits to both schools and students. (Editor)

The budget discussion guide published by Montgomery County, Maryland, Public Schools, describes the educational and financial situation and asks for citizens' priorities. (Available from Educational Communication Center, P.O. Box 657, Camp Hill, PA 17011; $12.00 annually.) (Author/MLF)

Presents plans for extending the facilities of a Massachusetts area vocational-technical school to accomodate an estimated thirty-three percent increase in enrollment. The plans described include a 45-15 plan which divides the school year into four quarters and an individualized instructional program. (BM)

Discusses issues concerning the use of computers in school bus scheduling and routing. Examines the advantages, technical considerations, and costs of changing to a computerized system. Offers a five-point approach toward implementation and includes a table of comparative data for routing and scheduling models for a typical school bus fleet. (IW)

The article reviews the current situation in preschool special education: who is served, how they are served, and program costs; predicted is program expansion under Public Law 99-457. A strategy is recommended for developing state preschool special education policies that take into account costs as well as benefits. (Author/DB)

Data gathered from eight departments at the University of Minnesota show that the costs of instructing and advising foreign and domestic students are equal. Faculty have the means to support basic research and to give aid to the most desired students, including foreigners. (MLF)

Focuses on techniques used to gather data on costs of library and information services. Uses of library cost data are identified, including setting prices for services, making informed management decisions, and communicating with funding agencies. (CLB)

This monograph represents a major nationwide study on the efficacy of teaching health education and its effects on learning outcomes. The School Health Education Evaluation examined effectiveness of the School Health Curriculum Project and three additional health instruction programs in grades 4 through 7, from May 1981 to January 1985. (LMO)

Discusses the development of advertising and publicity strategies and policy for student recruitment purposes at a college of education in the United Kingdom between 1972 and 1982. Covers changes in staff attitudes, selection of media, organization of administration, and cost factors. (PGD)