A recently developed and state-validated model of school evaluation and program development is now being used in 174 Texas school districts. The Learner-Based Accountability System (LBAS) is a model for school evaluation and program development geared toward the improvement of school practices. The 11 components of the system incorporate the…

The purpose of this document (one in a series of six) is to provide a framework for organizing a community volunteer program to meet the instructional and home-school-community relations goals of an individually guided education school. The first steps in starting a volunteer program are to identify the instructional need for volunteer assistance,…

Problems and needs specific to learning disabled (LD) adults are examined, and considerations for planning events for LD adults are discussed. Four questions are addressed: Does the event really meet their needs? How can one attract their attention and get them there? What kind of structure should one provide in an event? and How can one meet…

The expectations of the Kentucky State Board of Education regarding a systematic plan for improving the professional performance of Kentucky public school system educational staff--nonacademic as well as academic--are set forth. A description of the plan is given. Methods for implementation of the Kentucky Plan into local school systems are…

An intensive study was conducted of areawide planning for the implementation of Title II A, B, and C (formerly Title I) of the Comprehensive Employment and Training Act (CETA), as performed by prime sponsors to meet the needs of their communities. The central objectives of the research were (1) to describe the planning systems that have emerged,…

Participation by agencies in a network can provide access to a wider range of services and resources for the handicapped and can enable additional agencies to take advantage of information regarding specialized resources and services to the benefit of unlimited others. The major obstacle to effective networking is the fear that participation in a…

This monograph is one of 12 that address various topics in the area of CETA/education linkages. They were designed to provide those individuals interested in the development and implementation of CETA/education linkages with information that will serve to enhance the quality of existing programs and facilitate the efficient and effective…

Five different views of the child can be discerned in educational literature. These views reflect five roles that the child can be seen as taking in the classroom: community member, information processor, person, recipient and object. Anyone who considers an educational program in light of these five views will probably find that the program…

This overview of competency based education (CBE) explores some of the important policies and dimensions of CBE that go beyond the popularized notion that simple tests can be devised to make student promotion and graduation decisions or to demonstrate possession of required or desired competencies. Examined are such areas as the reasons CBE has…

This introductory guide presents an overview of basic television production, including videotape cameras, recorders, and microphones; staffing needs; procedures for video camera operation; techniques for titling; lighting; factors to be considered when directing a television production; and a sequence for production activities. Diagrams and line…

Suggestions are made for developing a successful inservice course for credit. Advice is given for program coordinators, inservice councils, and instructors. Suggestions are also made for followup to ascertain if the competencies acquired during the course are being put to use in the classroom. (JD)

The document provides a guide for creating task analyzed materials for handicapped students. Ten steps are outlined: (1) select general area, (2) break into smaller components, (3) select target component, (4) write terminal goal for the students, (5) acquire a sequence, (6) task analyze the sequence, (7) establish entry skills, (8) establish the…

Intended for workshop planners, the document offers guidelines to organizing and designing a family education workshop or inservice program for families of developmentally disabled individuals. Section I focuses on steps in developing a family education workshop including identifying needs, determining goals and objectives, organizing the program,…

THE PURPOSE OF THE PROJECT WAS TO GAIN INFORMATION USEFUL IN DEVELOPING PROGRAMS FOR PREPARING PERSONS FOR EMPLOYMENT IN OCCUPATIONS INVOLVING HOME ECONOMICS KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS AND FOR PREPARING TEACHERS. THE INITIAL CURRICULUM IN HOSPITALITY EDUCATION, TRAINING IN TRADE AND PERSONAL SERVICE OCCUPATIONS PROVIDING FOOD, LODGING, AND RECREATION,…