The most serious problem affecting education is the poor opinion in which it is held by the public. The uncertain nature of the school's mission, fragmented leadership, and citizen isolation are among the reasons for negative reactions. A shared decision-making process with greater citizen involvement is imperative if schools are to truly regain…

A needs assessment survey developed by the Connecticut State Department of Education (CSDE) addressed two issues: the perceptions of educators, students and the general public regarding the importance of certain educational goals, and the extent to which these goals are being met. Student knowledge and skill goals dealing with communication,…

In view of federal and state legislation requiring community colleges to meet the individual needs of physically or developmentally handicapped students, a three-part study was conducted at the College of Alameda to examine the feasibility of instituting a policy that would mandate assessment tests for all incoming students as a means of…

This analysis of legislation related to vocational education for Indian people was designed to assist vocational education planners at the local or tribal level. The analysis is divided into three chapters. Chapter 1 serves as an introduction and gives a brief background to vocational education as it relates to Indians. Chapter 2 presents an…

In highlighting findings from five separate studies on the characteristics of public school personnel in Minnesota, this study seeks to assist legislators, public agency staffs, school board members, and administrators in gaining a better understanding of the educator labor force as they engage in policy development and planning for the decade…

This review of the 1,440 resolutions and recommendations from the first 35 Pre-White House Conferences identifies a strong grass roots appeal to expand traditional library services, to serve current constituencies more effectively, and to initiate and extend services to special constituencies that have been denied traditional library materials,…

The health problems of today are different from those of the past and therefore demand new health care approaches and policies. The goals of the conference on disease prevention and health promotion were: to increase knowledge and understanding of the range of approaches to health promotion; to exchange information about the cost and effectiveness…

In this paper, the Policy Process Model developed by Charles O. Jones is adopted in order to analyze school desegregation policy in Portland, Oregon. A major focus of this case study is the interaction between the Portland Public School Board and two community groups (the Community Coalition for School Integration and the Black United Front) as…

A study examined existing literature on retirement practices and policy. Demographic change and the gradual development of pension benefits have led to the phenomenon of early retirement. There are three groups of early retirees. The voluntary retiree is in relatively good health, with adequate financial resources, can take full advantage of early…

A study was conducted to assess the extent of knowledge of the impact of illegal immigration on youth unemployment and to analyze its policy relevance. Data collection methods included source identification and review; interviews with theoreticians, scholars, and administrators; and coordination of information on illegal immigration impact with…

The aims of this workbook for delegates to the White House Conference on Families are (1) to focus attention on the themes of the conference, (2) to provide brief background information on the issues to be discussed in the conference workgroups, and (3) to summarize recommendations which were part of the state issue reports. The workbook is…

After nearly 14 years of non-Indian administration, Laguna Elementary School (LES) has acquired a principal and a teacher supervisor who are not merely Indian, but of the Laguna Tribe itself, making LES the only school in the Southern Pueblos Agency with Tribal members as administrators. At first glance the situation is ideal, but there are…

Six papers presented at a meeting of the National Advisory Council for Career Education, and which address the future directions of career education, are contained in this document. "Career Education: What Next?" examines the nature of the changes necessary before career education can be said to have reached its goals. In "Suggested Next Steps for…

A study of human relations as it applies to leadership, change, and education in its broadest sense is presented in this text. The book brings together the basic factors governing human behavior and interaction and relates them to actual learning situations involving administrative, management, supervisory, and teaching skills. It presents aids…

A record of two days of hearings is presented conducted by the United States House of Representatives into (1) demographic trends affecting elementary and secondary education and (2) student achievement levels on standardized tests. Prepared statements by each person speaking before the committee are given, dealing with (1) a summary and…