Distinguishes between administration (decision making, planning, organizing, communication, influencing, coordinating, and evaluating) and supervision (the achievement of instructional expectations). Stresses the importance of good supervision in keeping vocational agricultural programs responsive to changes in the industry. (JOW)

Proposed changes to teacher preparation programs will increase selectivity of admission within state institutions, stiffen program standards, and encourage more practical classroom experience. These changes, as adapted for preliminary publication by the NJ State Board of Higher Education, are outlined. (Author/GK)

Describes current funding opportunities within the NIE's three program areas: teaching and learning, educational policy and organization, and dissemination and improvement of practice. Each entry includes title, description, contact person, and announcement dates and proposal deadlines where applicable. Eligibility and funding information is also…

A former MDTA and CETA project coordinator describes the goals and frustrations accrued during several years' field experience with funded programs. He recommends a redirection of CETA back toward a vocational and occupational training emphasis. This would serve to enlarge the skills and competencies of those covered by the program. (CT)

The successful operation of teacher centers is critical if the problems evident in teacher education are to be resolved. (JD)

Survey findings suggest that a 1973 resolution made by the New Jersey State Board of Education, designed to promote a more comprehensive approach to health education in the schools, has not been uniformly implemented. (CJ)

A curriculum and instruction model for physical education in Niles Township, Illinois, based on the school district's articulated goals is designed to effect improvement in instructional programs by relating specific course objectives as well as program objectives to the prescribed educational goals. (JMF)

Describes a cooperative project of the University of Georgia and the Ministry of Education and Youth in the United Arab Emirates to improve the secondary technical education system. Provides background information, describes project activities, looks at cultural issues, and discusses similarities and differences in education. (JOW)

In the Penn Macy Initiative, 21 nursing schools participated in summer institutes and follow-up consultations to refine practice. Evaluation data from participants' daily and postinstitute feedback, institutional self-evaluations, and comparison of school accomplishments identified critical indicators of progress in academic practice. A key…

Shares observations about the philosophy and services secondary level writing centers can provide. Suggests secondary writing centers provide miniclinics, study skills information, opportunities for instructors to work with the center staff, and effective writing to learn activities. Suggests that writing center personnel become involved in…

Practical reasoning with its dialogical nature and its special attention to aims, context, alternatives, judgment, and action emerges as an appropriate approach for understanding and taking action in the redesign of teacher education programs in vocational education. (Author)

Describes a systemwide participatory planning model designed to facilitate improvement of secondary learning disabilities programs. The model had three phases: central program planning and description, school-based program planning, and implementation and evaluation. This program generated a sense of shared ownership and direction among one…

Based on author's experiences working with three school districts that wanted to improve counseling programs, this article discusses precipitants of change efforts, barriers to change, and the role of the consultant. The change process described focuses on assessment, goal setting, and strategy development. (NB)

Guidelines are presented for staff developers in preparing the content and planning for delivery of presentations. The basic planning techniques that are described are based upon learning theory and regard for the audience. (JD)