This textbook presents projects in making goods for domestic use. It deals with methods of squaring up stock, adjusting the plane, etc., as well as directions and illustrations that should be studied by the amateur before attempting to make these woodworking projects. This series does not include directions for the use of common woodworking tools,…

The report evaluates a 10 day workshop for seven teachers, parents, and community leaders on gifted and talented education. Workshop objectives centered on knowledge regarding the behaviors, needs, identification, and programing of gifted/talented students. A summary of each of the 10 day's activities and major resources used is provided. Daily…

SEVERAL WAYS TO PLAN REALISTICALLY FOR THE IMPROVEMENT OF CURRICULUM IN THE DETROIT GREAT CITIES PROJECT ARE OUTLINED--CURRICULUM COUNCILS, DEPARTMENTAL CURRICULUM COMMITTEES, SCHOOL GROUPS, TEACHERS' MEETINGS, WORKSHOPS, AND RELEASED TIME FOR CURRICULUM WORK. TECHNIQUES TO BE USED IN ANY SPECIFIC SITUATION SHOULD BE DETERMINED BY THE PRESENT…

A WESTERN REGIONAL OCCUPATIONAL RESEARCH WORKSHOP WAS CONDUCTED WITH REPRESENTATIVES OF ARIZONA, CALIFORNIA, COLORADO, IDAHO, MONTANA, NEBRASKA, NEVADA, OREGON, UTAH, WASHINGTON, WYOMING, AND HAWAII. PARTICIPANTS ALSO INCLUDED OCCUPATIONAL RESEARCH PERSONNEL FROM OHIO AND THE U.S. OFFICE OF EDUCATION. THE BROAD OBJECTIVES OF THE CONFERENCE WERE…

The purpose of this project was to provide information on the appropriate uses of educational tests and interpretations of test results to citizen groups. The major audiences were parents, legislators, school board members, lawyers, journalists and others who would be interested in and profit from training related to educational testing. Nero and…

The report details the accomplishments and slippages of Project PUSH-Outreach, a program for the early education of handicapped children, during the year June, 1977 to July, 1978. It is explained that the staff conducted five workshops during the years and the objectives, methods of presentation, number of contract hours, agency, number of…

An Information Resources Workshop was conducted October 4-6, 1977 at Springfield, Illinois by the Resource and Referral Service in cooperation with the CEMREL Regional Exchange and the Illinois Office of Education. The 72 participants represented a variety of organizations and professional training. A sorting procedure was included as part of the…

AAJC became the coordinator between USOE and colleges needing help (under Title III), after lack of expertise by those needing it most had become apparent in applications for federal funds. Agreement was reached on an extensive 3-part program: expert consultants to help colleges assess their strengths, weaknesses, and potential; national and…

This final report for the Idaho Research Coordinating Unit for Vocational Education which covers the last 11 months since the last interim report has implications for past accomplishments and the future outlook of the unit. The major purpose of the unit was to help maintain and develop all programs of vocational education in Idaho by conducting,…

A 2-day workshop in human sexuality was planned, implemented, and evaluated by the Genesee Region Family Planning Program, Inc., Rochester, New York. The goal of the workshop was to increase participant tolerance to a variety of patterns of sexual behavior. To measure attitudinal change, the Minnesota Sex Attitude Survey was administered one month…

In June of 1971 and of 1972, the New York State Department of Education's Division of Teacher Education and Certification, in cooperation with the Department's Information Center, undertook a survey of direct in-service expenditures by local school districts. Seven hundred and one of the state's 735 operating school districts (New York City and…

The purpose of the Arkansas Educational Research Stimulation project was to encourage educational research in higher education institutions in the State and to foster a high quality product. Activities of the project were initiatory seminars and workshops on educational and institutional research conducted at both the institutional and…

Two workshops on the Keller Plan (PSI) which were run in 1974 and 1975 are described and the evaluation results are reported. The aim of the workshops was to present an account of the principles and practice of Keller Plan courses and to provide an opportunity to write a sample unit. (Author)

Describes the goals, curriculum and results of a workshop which trained teenagers to babysit with handicapped children. (ED)