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Moore, Susan C.; Hole, F. Marvin – 1978
A review of the literature on continuing education was done to identify the literature related to practical nursing instructors, analyze the literature to see how it affects the practical nursing instructor, and make recommendations for a long-term plan of staff development for practical nursing instructors in Pennsylvania. The literature revealed…
Descriptors: Adult Education, Educational Needs, Faculty Development, Health Occupations
MARGE, MICHAEL – 1966
THIS IS A REPORT OF A CONFERENCE SPONSORED BY THE OFFICE OF EDUCATION AND ATTENDED BY SPEECH AND HEARING SUPERVISORS IN STATE DEPARTMENTS OF EDUCATION, AS WELL AS SPEECH AND HEARING PROFESSIONALS IN LOCAL SCHOOL PROGRAMS, IN COLLEGE TRAINING PROGRAMS, IN FEDERAL AGENCIES, AND IN NATIONAL PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS. ADDRESSES AND DISCUSSIONS WERE…
Descriptors: Audiology, Conference Reports, Consultants, Exceptional Child Education
Pittsburgh Board of Public Education, PA. – 1965
THIS REPORT FURNISHES AN ACCOUNT OF THE POLICIES OF THE PITTSBURGH PUBLIC SCHOOLS ON RACIAL INTEGRATION AND EQUALITY OF EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITY. PRINCIPLES, PRACTICES, AND PLANS FOR THE FUTURE ARE DETAILED, AND SPECIAL PROBLEM AREAS ARE IDENTIFIED. COMPENSATORY EDUCATION, EVEN IF IT IMPLIES DELAYED INTEGRATION IN SOME INSTANCES, IS SEEN AS THE…
Descriptors: Board of Education Policy, Bus Transportation, Compensatory Education, Consultants
Byrne, Jane M., Comp. – 1976
Intended as a guide for professionals and local administrators in initiating and developing early intervention programs for handicapped children, the volume provides descriptions of 10 models and techniques presently utilized in Pennsylvania. Included are reports with the following titles and authors: "A System of Open Learning" (P.…
Descriptors: Community Attitudes, Demonstration Programs, Developmental Disabilities, Educational Diagnosis
Shively, Joe E.; And Others – 1975
This study examines the effectiveness of three levels of reading materials (second, fifth and eighth grade) and two types of illustrations (decorative and instructional) on Appalachian parents' ability to complete a prescribed set of home teaching activities. The study was used in the development of parent materials for the Appalachia Educational…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Early Childhood Education, Field Studies, Home Programs
Research for Better Schools, Inc., Philadelphia, PA. – 1970
The material included in this report describes a plan which the Center for Urban Education developed and which Research for Better Schools, Inc., submitted to the Harrisburg City School District Board. The major purpose of the report was to promote open discussion of educational excellence, racial balance, equity, stability, and economy at many…
Descriptors: College School Cooperation, Community Involvement, Early Childhood Education, Educational Planning
Reiff, Tana – 1997
This package includes the final report and selected products of the Adult education eXpress Intercommunication Support (AXIS) project, which was conducted to facilitate communication related to professional development services administered by the Pennsylvania Department of Education's Bureau of Adult Basic and Literacy Education (ABLE) and…
Descriptors: Adult Basic Education, Adult Literacy, Computer Uses in Education, Coordination
Royce and Royce, Inc., Lancaster, PA. – 1999
A special demonstration project was undertaken to provide technical support to a Pennsylvania program that identifies and honors outstanding adult basic education and literacy (ABLE) students throughout the state. Included among the project's outcomes were the following: (1) publication of a Success Stories booklet titled "Spreading the…
Descriptors: Adult Basic Education, Adult Literacy, Adult Students, Classroom Techniques
Ehrmann, Stephen C.; Milam, John H., Jr. – Online Submission, 2003
This volume describes for educators how to create simple models of the full costs of educational innovations, including the costs for time devoted to the activity, space needed for the activity, etc. Examples come from educational uses of technology in higher education in the United States and China. Real case studies illustrate the method in use:…
Descriptors: Educational Technology, Costs, Educational Innovation, Technological Advancement
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Porter, Andrew; Chester, Mitchell – Brookings Papers on Education Policy, 2002
The purpose of implementing an assessment and accountability program in an urban school district is to improve student learning of worthwhile content. Current levels of achievement in most U.S. urban districts are unacceptably low. Average achievement test results conceal the fact that achievement levels of students of color are substantially…
Descriptors: Urban Schools, Test Results, Low Income, Persistence
Ryan, Charles W.; And Others – 1987
Partnerships between higher education and public schools in rural areas can lead to improved education in both sectors. When launching a partnership, all concerned must convince a wide sector of the community that such programs are cost effective and will lead to more successful educational programming. By providing such a rationale early, the…
Descriptors: College Role, Cooperative Programs, Educational Cooperation, Elementary Secondary Education
Cica, John T.; Bellew, Carol A. – 1982
An annual administrative survey was conducted to obtain a statistical and descriptive profile of Pennsylvania Adult Basic Education (ABE) programs, staff, and students for fiscal year 1981-82. Questionnaires concerning program operation and staff were sent to and returned by administrators from all 25 ABE programs in the state. Data from the…
Descriptors: Administrator Attitudes, Adult Basic Education, Adult Programs, Annual Reports
Walker, Thomas J.; Allen, Edward K. – 1984
Since vocational education leaders will require many more and different skills in the future, this project was conducted to develop and implement a relevant and responsive field-centered, competency-based certification program for vocational administrative directors in Pennsylvania's western region. To this end, the following objectives were…
Descriptors: Administrator Education, Certification, Competence, Competency Based Education
Meehan, Merrill L. – 1977
Developed for use in short-range and long-range vocational planning, this competency-based self-instructional module for administrators has two general objectives: develop an original vocational administrative plan for a simulated area vocational technical school and submit the plan for approval (evaluation). The module is designed in the…
Descriptors: Administrative Principles, Administrator Education, Administrators, Autoinstructional Aids
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Central Susquehanna Intermediate Unit 16, Lewisburg, PA. – 1974
The second volume of the final report on a regional inservice training institute in career education for teams of selected Pennsylvania educators, the document is a collection of 14 appendixes to the actual report of the organization and proceedings of the institute, which was held in three one-week sessions at four-week intervals. The appendixes…
Descriptors: Advisory Committees, Bibliographies, Career Education, Community Resources
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