The document presents Minnesota's state plan for developmentally disabled residents. A question and answer format is used along with a narrative and references to state and federal law, regulations, and court rulings on the following topics (sample subtopics in parentheses): definition and impact of developmental disabilities (effects on…

An increasingly popular economic development tool to improve the success rate of new firms is the small business incubator. These are buildings in which a number of new or growing businesses can locate and operate at a much lower overhead cost than in conventional space where market rates prevail. Incubator facilities are characterized by access…

The book is intended to help administrators provide leadership necessary to begin and maintain gifted and talented education programs. An initial section provides an overview of the population, the rationale for special educational provisions, a historical review of gifted and talented education, and considerations in identification, program…

Intended for use by new Head Start directors in Region III during their first year on the job, this orientation manual provides information focusing on several areas of program operation. Chapters of the manual include reference information on the following seven areas: regulations indices, self-assessment, grant application (proposal), program…

The state plan outlines Ohio's programs and services for people with developmental disabilities (DD). The definition and impact of DD are noted in section 1, and this is followed in sections 2 and 3 by descriptions of the State Planning Council on DD and the State Administering Agency. Section 4 examines the state context, noting the issues and…

Noting that little systematic attention has been devoted to research on the development, administration, and effects of a student internship program in speech communication, this practical guide to internships describes how to develop and administer such a program. The first part of the guide deals with preliminary considerations, including…

Increasingly, software is being developed for special education administrative purposes, including Individualized Education Program development and documentation, database management for reporting and monitoring instructional programs for federal accountability, statistical analysis for program monitoring, and creative uses. The widespread use of…

Seventeen position papers address essential elements in quality programing for visually handicapped learners. The papers represent the philosophy of the Council for Exceptional Children's Division for the Visually Handicapped. Following two foundation position papers, "Services for the Blind and Visually Impaired" (K. Huebner) and "Visually…

A special communication technique called "chartering" can lead to improved understanding between technical/vocational educators and their constituencies. (Editor)

A model for correctional education in Maryland is presented along with a suggested functional administrative structure to effectively deliver the model, standards for evaluating the model and delivery system, and outline of a plan of action for implementation. An introductory section presents background and need for development of a model for…

This document presents the National Apprenticeship and Training Standards for the apprenticeship program for orthotic and/or prosthetic technicians. These standards cover the following areas: definitions; qualifications for apprenticeship; apprenticeship agreement; term of apprenticeship and credit for previous experience; probationary period,…

Adapted from remarks at the closing seminar of ACE's Academic Administration Internship Program (Washington, D.C. May 20, 1969).

The results of a survey of pension plans in 17 Ontario, Canada, universities are presented in terms of: type of plan; eligibility; member contributions; university contributions; benefits on normal retirement (age 65) and on early retirement (age 55); trustee and investment manager; and pension committee composition, responsibilities, and status.…

A training institute was conducted to provide participants with knowledge and experience which would enable them to demonstrate competence in designing and implementing full-time adult education programs in Louisiana. Fifty participants were selected from parishes throughout Louisiana interested in initiating or improving full-time adult education…

To gather information helpful to employers and labor representatives considering support for employee child care services, a survey of 305 employer-sponsored child care centers throughout the United States was conducted in 1978. This report presents, and in some sections updates, findings of the survey. Responses indicate that successful…