As the result of a 1968 directive by the Nevada State Legislature this study was undertaken to develop a master plan for education in the State, including plans for the development of a system of area community colleges. The study is the result of the work of department staff, personnel from many state agencies, and recognized authorities in…

This paper emphasizes that all types of post-high school educational resources must be utilized if higher educational opportunity for all citizens is to be realized, and that a movement in the direction of coordinated planning (for the maximum utilization of institutional resources) under a "unitary system" concept is a complex procedure which…

The role of the district extension home economist in Kansas was studied by collecting role perceptions from the home economics personnel in the Kansas Cooperative Extension Service. Questionnaires collected from 86 county extension economists, four district home economists, and five district extension supervisors, rated importance…

A definitional statement of "articulation" in education introduces a seven-point program aimed toward that end in foreign language curriculum planning. Considering a six-year program essential for mastery of the target language, the author comments on the proper achievement of articulation through: (1) clearly defined goals, (2) proper…

A program for bringing information about the schools to the members of the community in the Columbia-Brazoria Independent School District (Texas) is described in this book. Funding was provided by the Texas Education Agency through its Elementary and Secondary Education Act and by the Hogg Foundation. Details of the program are described,…

Since limited research has been reported on the use of organizations to supplement cooperative office education, it was the purpose of this study to determine the characteristics of vocational student organizations and advisors and to determine the attitudes of advisors to office and distributive education vocational student organizations in…

In order to create a Statewide evaluation system for schools offering occupational education, behavioral objectives of various occupational programs were developed A total systems approach to education was thus possible with behavioral objectives as the basic component. Thirty-six participating secondary schools and community colleges in…

The proceedings cover a conference of representatives of all the community colleges in the southern part of Illinois and one in Kentucky with representatives from the School of Technical Careers at Southern Illinois University. The conference objectives were to discuss common problems and issues related to closer coordination of effort among the…

The basic goal of the "linkage agent" or research utilization agent is to facilitate the use of educational research and development to improve educational practice. This task may be conceptualized by a "system" or a "process" model. Successful work in the field of research utilization must encompass elements of both models. In this context, the…

This document presents the evaluation plan and the evaluation activities and findings for the project described in VT 020 441 available in this issue. This project was designed to be an exemplary project using an environmental focus to establish career education in a Minnesota school district. Evaluation activities are divided into the components…

Designed as one of 10 institutes for the inservice training of vocational-technical educators in eastern metropolitan areas, the major focus of this institute was the administrative coordination within the urban school organization, which is essential to the planning and implementation of programs appropriate to inner city residents. A total of 86…

Discusses how labor and education can work together to help young people train for jobs, hold jobs, and continue their education. Focus is on state agencies coordinating provisions of the Youth Employment Demonstration Projects Act of 1977 and CETA/YEDPA programs. (MF)

Describes a collaborative relationship between Baker Perkins, a machinery firm, and several foreign language teachers. The project resulted in a conference between industrialists and school personnel, a video, visits, and exchange and enlightment for both groups as to the relevance of foreign language knowledge in industry. (CB)

Outlines the structure of a concurrent degree and Certificate in Education course in physics and some of its important features and advantages. Describes the benefits for students and employers and consequences in career terms to students when they graduate. (RT)

Reviews the Microelectronics Education Programme (MEP) from the director's point of view, including the origins and basic structure of the program which ran for six years. The collaboration of teachers, advisers, and trainers is emphasized, research and evaluation procedures are discussed, and learning processes, computer studies, and distribution…