This report, the first of four phases of an ESEA Title III study of five Pennsylvania counties, is devoted primarily to research, an examination of the educational systems at local and county levels, an analysis of system requirements, and the completion of a PPB system design to be used by intermediate units in Pennsylvania. Statistical data and…

This publication is part of a series of reports that describes the results of the first year of a study of federally funded programs designed to introduce and spread innovative practices in public schools. Over several years, the study will examine innovative educational projects funded under four federal programs, including Title III of the…

This guide contains materials which are designed to assist rural school systems in assessing educational needs, in systematically planning strategies to develop a preschool training program, and in applying for Title III funds. Included are instructions for a survey and an inventory of needs, suggestions for the allocation of resources according…

This guide contains materials which are designed to assist rural school systems in assessing educational needs, in systematically planning strategies to meet educational objectives, and in applying for Title III funds. Instructions for a survey and an inventory of needs, suggestions for allocation of resources to needs and establishment of…

This guide contains materials which are designed to assist rural school systems in assessing educational needs, in systematically planning strategies to develop an organization for an instructional program, and in applying for Title III funds. Instructions for a survey and an inventory of needs, suggestions for the allocation of resources…

This guide contains materials which are designed to assist rural school systems in assessing educational needs, in systematically planning strategies to develop a reading program, and in applying for Title III funds. Instructions for a survey and an inventory of needs, suggestions for the allocation of resources according to needs and…

This guide contains materials which are designed to assist rural school systems in assessing educational needs, in systematically planning strategies to develop an inservice teacher education program, and in applying for Title III funds. Included are instructions for a survey and an inventory of needs, suggestions for the allocation of resource…

This guide contains materials which are designed to assist rural school systems in assessing educational needs, in systematically planning strategies to develop a communication skills program, and in applying for Title III funds. Included are instructions for a survey and an inventory of needs, suggestions for the allocation of resources according…

This analysis draws on a variety of experiences with and models of centralized and decentralized school systems now in existence. The decentralized model or profile posed for consideration is intended as a basis for the development of a process by which indigenous models can be established for any locale as unique local variables are identified…

This publication explains in detail the money allocations according to program areas. A total realignment from the traditional line-item school budget, this budget follows both the instructional and noninstructional support program areas, each of which is described in the introductory statements. In addition, the budget represents the output of a…

The Title III program of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act called PACE (Projects to Advance Creativity in Education), is designed to encourage school districts to develop imaginative solutions to educational problems; to utilize research findings more effectively; and to create, design and make intelligent use of supplementary centers and…