TECHNOLOGICAL CHANGES, THE CONTINUED GROWTH OF THE TRUCKING INDUSTRY, AND A PERSISTENT SHORTAGE OF SKILLED MECHANICS HAS MADE IT NECESSARY FOR THE INDUSTRY TO HAVE A MORE DETAILED AND PLANNED TRAINING PROGRAM TO MAINTAIN EFFICIENCY AND QUALITY. THESE STANDARDS ARE INTENDED TO GOVERN THE EMPLOYMENT AND TRAINING OF APPRENTICES IN THE RESPECTIVE…

This report provides an overview of the major program activities for fiscal year 1978 and 1979 of the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES). It is intended to give readers a clear idea of the structure and functions of NCES and does not present any actual statistical data. The first section summarizes the center's purpose and objectives.…

Presented is a planning guide for developing vocational education programs for gifted and talented students at the secondary and post-secondary levels. Outlined are the criteria and some suggestions for developing the state's position statement and goal statement. The remainder of the document consists of a matrix for the written plan which is…

This report describes the fiscal year 1977-78 program and plans for the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES). It is intended to give readers a clear idea of the structure and functions of NCES and does not present any actual statistical data. The report consists of three main sections. Section 1, "NCES Policies, Procedures, and…

This monograph deals with the practical problems of organizing and conducting a large track meet. Its purpose is to serve as a guide to coaches and athletic directors who have had little experience in such an operation. Cited is the P.K. Yonge Annual Invitational Track and Field Meet, an annual high school track meet for class AA schools in North…

The handbook is designed as a guide to the school speech therapy programs within the Cooperative Educational Service Agency 5 in Wisconsin. A general philosophy of speech therapy is presented, the professional responsibilities of the speech clinician outlined, and professional associations described. The responsibilities of the administration to…

The general information necessary for planning a high school program in agricultural educated is provided, based on the following briefly described occupational areas: agricultural production, agricultural supplied/services, agricultural mechanics, agricultural products (processing, inspection, and marketing), agricultural resources (conversation,…

This document explains the main features of Federal Revenue Sharing. The publication begins by describing the historical background of revenue sharing in the United States from action taken during the Johnson administration and by the 91st Congress, the Nixon proposal for general and special revenue sharing, to the State and Local Fiscal…

This study investigated the experiences of colleges and universities in implementing the 1971 Guidelines for Teacher Certification. The study was designed to identify the strengths, weaknesses, and major concerns that have resulted from the experiences of the colleges and universities; to collate the experiences into general statements, thus…

This guide contains information on more than 70 federal programs representing possible sources of funding for urban programs and activities of colleges and universities. For each program, the following information is provided: Authorizing Legislation; Amount and Availability of Funding; Program Description and Priorities; Related Publications…

The Resource Development Project of the Southern Regional Education Board, in conjunction with federal, state and local agencies and southern colleges and universities has organized a service-learning internship program for college students. This handbook is designed as a guide for student interns and project committee members as they work…

General program rationale and process-related activities in performing athletic physical examinations are discussed. (MJB)

One interesting method for teachers to extend their understanding of what their own teaching is all about is to visit other schools. It can help them solve old problems and develop new views on education. Discusses some insights into the evolution of school policies and curricula and provides guidelines for ensuring a productive visiting program.…

Suggestions are given for operating quality programs for gifted children on limited budgets. Considered are alternatives such as cluster grouping, use of parent and community volunteers, and use of community resources and services. (CL)

Explores the ethical issues involved in transcribing, and argues that transcribing is a situated act within a study embedded in a conceptual ecology of a discipline. Emphasizes that transcribing is a political act reflecting a discipline's conventions and a researcher's conceptualization of a phenomenon, research goals, and underlying theories.…