A Local Education Fund (LEF) is a third-party, nonprofit entity whose agenda, at least in part, consists of developing supportive community and private sector relationships with a public school system. It provides limited private sector support to launch initiatives and broker relationships leading toward school improvement. LEFs are funded by the…

The in-school suspension program, an integral aspect of a comprehensive dropout prevention program, insures the opportunity for high-risk students to achieve minimum competencies as outlined in North Carolina's Basic Education Program standards for student performance. Accordingly, the purpose of this program guide is to provide assistance to…

This report was sought by the Conference Committee on the Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of 1985, concerned that federal law allows payments from tribal trust funds to be excluded when determining eligibility for welfare benefits to American Indians. Applicable federal laws and eligibility policies were reviewed to determine the…

This paper analyzes design alternatives for Federal elementary and secondary education programs. It identifies the range of program strategies available and analyzes their strengths and weaknesses. The proper design for any program depends upon the following factors: (1) goals; (2) the availability of Federal funding to pay for necessary services…

Concern for performance management has increased sharply in recent decades in both the public and private sectors. This has been particularly true in the management of state and federally funded human resource development programs. Legislative purpose, level of use, the role of performance standards, appropriate measures of performance, target…

The international literature on learning at a distance is reviewed with attention to student participation, faculty issues, the technology of delivery, necessary support systems, and the organization and process of distance education. Distance education is used in many content areas in economically diverse countries. Individuals who must learn at…

This state plan is North Dakota's response to Title VII, Subtitle B of the Stewart B. McKinney Homeless Assistance Act of 1987 (the McKinney Act), which charges states with collecting information on the number and needs of homeless children and youth, identifying problems impeding their education, and developing a plan to overcome such problems.…

This proposed plan for the education of homeless children and youth in 1989-1990 is West Virginia's response to Title VII (B) of the Stewart B. McKinney Homeless Assistance Act of 1987 (the McKinney Act). Section 1 is comprised of the following four parts: (1) an executive summary, describing background, purpose, and impact of the state plan; (2)…

This report presents the Maine state plan to assure equal educational access for homeless children and youth, in accordance with Section B of the Stewart B. McKinney Homeless Assistance Act of 1987 (the McKinney Act). Section I of this report summarizes the McKinney Act charge to the states. Section II describes the Department of Educational and…

This state plan is New Jersey's response to the charge of the Stewart B. McKinney Homeless Assistance Act of 1987 (the McKinney Act) to assure educational access for homeless children and youth. The introductory section discusses the following issues: (1) the changing face of homelessness; (2) homeless children and youth; (3) the McKinney Act; and…

South Dakota's state plan for the education of homeless children and youth is presented in compliance with provisions of the Stewart B. McKinney Homeless Assistance Act of 1987. The plan is comprised of eight sections. The first section provides a program narrative and presents the following homeless needs as determined by two State surveys: (1)…

New York State's plan for homeless education responds to requirements of the Stewart B. McKinney Homeless Assistance Act of 1987. The plan consists of a foreword, seven sections, and appendices. Section 1 provides an overview of homelessness nationally and in New York State. Section 2 summarizes federal legislation for homeless children and youth.…

Arizona's state plan for the education of homeless children and youth responds to provisions of the Stewart B. McKinney Homeless Assistance Act of 1987. The plan is comprised of seven sections. Section 1 summarizes the homeless situation and the plan's origins and intent. Section 2 provides an assessment of the number, location, and educational…

The seventh module in a 17-module self-instructional course on student financial aid administration (designed for novice student financial aid administrators and other personnel) teaches how to calculate the cost of attendance. It provides a systematic introduction to the management of federal financial aid programs authorized by the Higher…

The 17th module in the 17-module self-instructional course on student financial aid administration discusses the evaluation of student aid management in terms of self-evaluation, audit, and program review. The full course offers a systematic introduction to the management of federal financial aid programs authorized by Title IV of the Higher…