This document presents information on one school district's approach to the introduction of success-based instruction. The first section defines success-based instruction, also called "predictable learner mastery" (PLM) and the requirements for having an operational system. The second section compares mastery learning with the PLM system…

The inservice program and learning kit described here focuses on the development of a communications process between school personnel and a local community. The kit includes analysis, planning, communicating, and evaluating public relations programs and is designed for use by the entire school staff. This descriptive report provides information on…

This is the second and final year report on the CLASP (Central Massachusetts Library Administration Simulation Project) which developed and tested a simulation model that would enable library personnel to learn and practice skills of negotiation, decision making, budgeting, and program planning. Specific program objectives were: (1) to upgrade the…

This paper describes the Florida Linkage System (FLS), which was designed to help schools throughout the state improve their problem-solving processes and knowledge utilization. While the system's goals are listed and a model for its linkage strategy is outlined, the major portion of the report discusses three findings about the linkage strategy…

This paper outlines an approach to administrator assessment and inservice education that contrasts with the frequently haphazard and diverse procedures now prevalent in Canada. The approach is based on the systematic identification of competencies required of an administrator. After reviewing trends in the "competency movement,"…

Presented is a discussion on problem solving in general and a description of a specific program, the Lane County Mathematics Project, to teach problem solving. Topics considered include: (1) Why teach problem solving; (2) Can problem solving be taught; (3) What are problem-solving skills; (4) What are some examples of problem-solving strategies;…

This SMSG study guide is designed to provide assistance to teachers who wish to improve their professional competence by self-study or by group study. The main purpose of the guide is to list and organize suitable references. Topics covered include: (1) algebra; (2) geometry; (3) number theory; (4) probability; and (5) statistics. (MP)

This three-part report describes activities of a multicultural education training project for elementary teachers in San Francisco. The three segments of the project discussed are the workshops for trainers, networking activities, and classroom evaluation activities. The two workshops, Provisioning the Multicultural Classroom and Working with…

A GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF ACTIVITIES AND SERVICES FOR A READING PROGRAM TAUGHT BY MEANS OF THE "TALKING TYPEWRITER" IS PRESENTED. THE TALKING TYPEWRITER IS LOCATED IN A SOUNDPROOF BOOTH. THE STUDENT SITS IN FRONT OF A TYPEWRITER AND RESPONDS, REACTS, AND INTERACTS TO DIRECTIONS VOICED BY A COMPUTERIZED, MAGNETIZED PROGRAMED SYSTEM. THE CRITERIA FOR…

THE CENTER FOR COORDINATED EDUCATION SEEKS, THROUGH PRACTICAL EXPERIMENTS IN SCHOOLS, TO LEARN MORE OF NEEDED IMPROVEMENTS AND THE PROCESSES FOR THEIR REALIZATION. DURING THE 1967-1968 PERIOD, THE CENTER IS SPONSORING THREE SERIES OF PROJECTS. (1) TESTING OF A NEW APPROACH TO THE PROFESSIONAL GROWTH OF PRINCIPALS AND TEACHERS WILL INVOLVE 10…

THE EVALUATION OF A PROJECT IN READING INSTRUCTION IN A TEACHER TRAINING PROGRAM IS REPORTED. THE PROJECT WAS AN EXTENSIVE EFFORT TO UPGRADE THE TEACHING OF READING SKILLS AT THE ELEMENTARY, JUNIOR, AND SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL LEVELS. TEACHERS WERE ORIENTED TO NEW MATERIALS AND NEW APPROACHES FOR TEACHING BASIC READING SKILLS. THE USE OF SELECTED…

This collection of project descriptions of paraprofessional programs in education, originally compiled for use at the 1969 national conference, is designed to provide up-to-date information on various aspects of operating paraprofessional programs. The agencies conducting these seven programs, each of which is reported here by its project…

THE NEW YORK STATE MIGRANT EDUCATION PROGRAM FOR FISCAL YEAR 1968 IS A 7-PHASE PROGRAM. FOR SCHOOL-AGE CHILDREN, SUMMER SCHOOL PROGRAMS IN COMMUNICATION SKILLS AND ARITHMETIC RECEIVE TOP PRIORITY. SUMMER WORKSHOPS ARE CONDUCTED TO PREPARE TEACHERS TO RELATE MORE SATISFACTORILY TO MIGRANT CHILDREN. REGIONAL INSERVICE WORKSHOPS WITH EXPERT…

This volume contains evaluation reports of programs implemented primarily during the summer of 1968, in the Los Angeles Unified School District, funded through Title I of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act. Elementary level programs concentrated on educational enrichment, the development of staff in the areas of human relations and…

Curriculum materials and methods for studying science at varying rates of progress were demonstrated to selected upper elementary teachers, supervisors, and principals throughout Virginia. Analyzed were the relationships between student performance and related classroom and learner variables. Teachers used programed materials in inservice training…