THE PURPOSE OF THIS CURRICULUM GUIDE IS TO HELP ADMINISTRATORS, SUPERVISORS, AND TEACHERS PLAN, DEVELOP, AND EVALUATE PROGRAMS. BOTH THE BASIC MATERIALS, BY AN INDIVIDUAL FOR THE CONNECTICUT STATE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION, AND THE INFORMATION ON FACILITIES AND COST, BY AN INDIVIDUAL, WERE PREPARED PURSUANT TO U.S. OFFICE OF EDUCATION (USOE)…

THE PURPOSE OF THIS CURRICULUM GUIDE IS TO ASSIST TEACHERS IN PLANNING AND CONDUCTING A 50-WEEK COURSE AT THE POSTSECONDARY LEVEL FOR PERSONS PLANNING TO EXECUTE LANDSCAPE PROJECTS AS INDEPENDENT BUSINESSMEN OR EMPLOYEES OF A LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT, NURSERY, OR GREENHOUSE. PROGRAM OBJECTIVES ARE TO PREPARE TRAINEES TO PLAN AND EXECUTE TASKS NECESSARY…

THIS WORKSHOP, WHICH WAS PLANNED FOR THE STUDY OF ASSOCIATE DEGREE NURSING PROGRAMS, INCLUDED DISCUSSION OF THE PHILOSOPHICAL BASIS FOR SUCH PROGRAMS, PRINCIPLES AND PRACTICES IN CURRICULUM DESIGN, SELECTION OF SPECIFIC CONTENT AND LEARNING EXPERIENCES, "PRE" AND "POST" CONFERENCES, ASSIGNMENT PATTERNS, TESTING AND EVALUATION, AND RECENT…

MOST JUNIOR COLLEGES HAVE NEED FOR CONSULTANT SERVICES IN THE DEVELOPMENT OF NEW PROGRAMS. IN SUCH SITUATIONS, USE OF CONSULTATIVE SERVICES MAY HAVE FOUR PURPOSES--(1) OBTAINING SPECIALIZED KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS, (2) SAVING TIME AND MANPOWER, (3) BRINGING TO THE COLLEGE OBJECTIVITY AND A FRESH VIEWPOINT, AND (4) EXTENDING RESOURCES BEYOND THOSE…

A QUESTIONNAIRE SURVEY WAS CONDUCTED AMONG FIELD AND COMPANY GRADE U.S. ARMY OFFICERS WHO HAD SERVED TOURS OF DUTY IN SOUTH VIETNAM AND RETURNED TO THE UNITED STATES BETWEEN 1960 AND 1962. DATA WERE COLLECTED ON THE BASIS OF 97 RETURNED QUESTIONNAIRES (OUT OF 129). THE AIM OF THE SURVEY WAS TO CONTRIBUTE TO A PROJECT TO DEVELOP A SHORT VIETNAMESE…

The Tennessee Department of Mental Health and Mental Retardation adopted the Re-ED model for its five residential treatment centers serving severely emotionally disturbed children and adolescents. Procedures for adopting the model are traced, and specific difficult areas in implementation are discussed. It is explained that there is an emphasis on…

This document outlines a plan of action intended to upgrade instructional programs for Hawaii's public school students. The plan involves three phases. Phase I (1976-1977) was intended to determine desired educational outcomes and assess current programs and the curriculum management system. During Phase II (1977-1978), proposals for program…

The document, 80% of which consists of appended samples, presents information and suggestions on the preparation of individualized education programs (IEPs) for students classified as eligible for speech correction services. Aspects covered include IEP development, parental approval, time commitments, and annual review. Four sample IEPs are…

Implementation of an ISA FORTRAN standard for executive functions and process input-output within a simulation system called MINIFOR provides a useful real-time program development tool for small single function, dedicated minicomputers having a FORTRAN compiler but limited program development aids. A FORTRAN-based pre-compiler is used off-line to…

The handbook, originally designed to portray the educational needs of gifted and talented children in Oklahoma, is explained to be aimed towards other states seeking funding for this population. After a narrative section considering gifted characteristics and the importance of providing appropriate education to gifted and talented students, the…

The report details implementation of the Monterey Language Program and the Monterey Plan, a systematic procedure for teaching language to handicapped children, in 16 sites. Data is explained to have been based on 136 questionnaires completed by administrators, supervisors, and language teachers; 109 interviews; and 41 on-site observations. Primary…

THIS BIBLIOGRAPHY CONTAINS 48 SELECTED ITEMS ON PLANNING PROGRAM BUDGETING SYSTEMS. (HW)

THIS PAPER TRACES THE DEVELOPMENT OF A JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL MUSIC PROGRAM DESIGNED TO ENRICH JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL GENERAL MUSIC THROUGH A POSITIVE ATTACK ON THE LISTENING HABITS OF JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS. THE PROGRAM, DEVELOPED BY MUSIC TEACHERS AND CONSULTANTS, UTILIZED LIVE ORCHESTRA AND STRING QUARTET PERFORMANCES TO INTENSIFY THE LISTENING…

Thirty-four State Directors of Vocational Education or their designated representatives attended a 1-week leadership development seminar for the purposes of developing skills in problem identification and solution, developing interpersonal competencies, assisting in group formation, and beginning a process or developing a model for future action.…

The booklet presents information derived from approved program plans of 12 states on state monitoring and compliance procedures for individualized educational programs (IEPs) for handicapped students as mandated by P.L. 94-142, The Education for All Handicapped Children Act. Matrices are presented for the following considerations: purpose, sources…