This document provides authoritative information on sources and procedures for developing competency-based or performance-based teacher education (PBTE). Directed toward program designers, the paper largely assumes that the reader has moved beyond a definitional stage of understanding of the topic, although in chapter two a series of resources are…

This report describes the procedures necessary to develop a vocational education program to prepare the physically handicapped and culturally disadvantaged for entry level jobs and responsible citizenship. The 2-part model program includes a regular vocational program with supportive services for handicapped and disadvantaged students, and a…

As the need for manpower research and demonstration efforts increases, and technical demands on these programs rise, the necessity of a comprehensive monitoring and technical assistance project becomes apparent. This project attempted to develop monitoring and assistance mechanisms, and management information systems for 12 programs under Office…

This is a proposal submitted by the Ohio State University Research Foundation for design of a planning and assessment system for the Division of Manpower and Institutions (now Division of Research and Development Resources), U.S. Office of Education. It responds to a need for an expanded planning, management, and assessment system that would…

The examination of literature and language instruction for gifted senior high school students begins with an explanation of the philosophy of such an instructional program. Each general discussion of subject matter content (literature and language) is followed by specific examples of how to develop higher intellectual skills in each area.…

From a study on drug treatment effects on the memory and affective functioning of ambulatory geriatric volunteers, the author recommends several methodological accommodations as necessary and expedient to geriatric assessment. Special procedural attention is required by certain characteristics unique to, or exaggerated among, elderly participants.…

The major characteristics of successful in-school vocational education programs for the handicapped have already been identified. The most formidable problem in implementing PL 94 142 and mainstreaming may be changing teachers' attitudes. (Author/SJL)

Describes computerized conferencing comparing selected characteristics to those of other group communication media. Results of field trials and laboratory experiments are offered to demonstrate positive comparisons to audio and visual conferences. (JMF)

The "why, what, who, when, and where" of cooperative effort for teacher is explored. (MM)

Intended for parents, the article presents guidelines for designing and implementing a program for teaching the exceptional child, particularly the moderately or severely retarded, to imitate. ( SBH)

Career education team members from 76 school districts participated in an Update Workshop. Data collected from participants as part of a Nominal Group Technique indicated that there are seven dimensions of career education program initiation that are critical to program success. (Author)

Workshop and conference improvement becomes a function of planning, linking, evaluating and following up on all aspects of the workshop experience. (ABM)

This paper reports further outcome data from an evolving comprehensive program for the behavioral control of smoking. At a six-month follow up evaluation, 50 percent of the participants were fully abstinant from all forms of tobacco. Clinical and physiological correlates of success are noted and discussed. (Author)

Described are group training activities (Type II Enrichment) and small group and individual investigations of real problems (Type III Enrichment) which along with general exploratory activities (Type I Enrichment) make up an enrichment model for gifted student programs. (SBH)

Describes a recent study of principals' evaluations and perceptions concerning the quality of inservice learning experiences based on five alternative models. Findings disclosed participants' preferences for short-term institutes sponsored by a professional association and informal networking. More work is needed to design effective inservice…