A comprehensive approach to art education is provided in this curricular framework for the state of Maryland. Introductory material includes acknowledgements, a foreword, preface, statement of purpose, and philosophy. A brief overview of four goals for art education is followed by a detailed description of each goal and a statement of three to…

Guidelines are offered as a framework on which a kindergarten curriculum can be built. These guidelines include a list of desirable outcomes of an effective kindergarten program and instructional guidelines for learning activities in (1) art; (2) health, nutrition, and safety; (3) language arts; (4) music; (5) physical education; (6) science; and…

This guide is designed for use by superintendents, district directors of instruction, curriculum writers, principals, and teachers in identifying and selecting instructional television (ITV) that will aid their schools in meeting specific instructional requirements of the Defined Minimum Program and continuing objectives of the Basic Skills…

This guide is designed to help administrators and teachers develop curriculum and improve instruction in multicultural, nonsexist education in response to a 1985 mandate from the Iowa State Assembly requiring the coordination of curriculum across subject matter lines at all levels of education. Multicultural, nonsexist education (MCNSE) is a…

The intent of this guide is to extend the 1977 document, "A Framework for Environmental Education in the Public Schools of Hawaii," (ED 196 726) so as to provide more specific guidelines for teachers and administrators. Chapter I contains introductory material pertaining to the guiding principles and rationale for environmental…

In 1982 the Colorado Board of Education directed the State Board of Education to organize task forces to address a variety of state educational needs. This report, presented by the Social Studies Task Force, explains the group's purposes and concerns, provides a social studies definition, and outlines the Colorado grades K-12 social studies…

The West Virginia music study program is a public school K-12 curriculum sequence. This program is divided into the four principal areas of: (1) general classroom music; (2) string instrumental music; (3) wind and percussion instrumental music; and (4) choral music. The general classroom music program is an early and middle childhood sequence of…

This guide is a tool to assist educators in the development of high-quality work-based learning sites in New Hampshire as part of the state's school-to-work program. The guide is divided into two sections. The first section, Common Elements of Work-Based Learning, provides information and guidelines for addressing program design issues for all…

Effective parental involvement extends itself beyond the classroom and into the home by providing academic support. Indeed, parents must be committed to strengthening the partnership between the home and Mississippi's schools. This curriculum guide, with a clear, easy-to-follow design, is intended as a resource guide to help parents understand the…

Divided into four sections, this guide has been compiled to answer the most frequently asked questions about music education in Minnesota and to provide a consistent, uniform base of information for all schools and districts. The first section, "Curriculum and Evaluation," describes resources available to educators and administrators…

The Virginia Standards of Learning Program establishes a framework for instruction in the public schools and includes objectives that will help students acquire the knowledge, skills, and attitudes believed necessary for further education and employment. The Standards of Learning (SOL) Objectives for Library/Information Use are the result of a…

This guide is designed to provide direction for school districts required to develop their own competency-based education programs in social studies. The ultimate purpose is to enhance the quality of social studies learning in the state of Ohio. The introductory sections, while useful for social studies teachers, also are designed to provide…

This curriculum guide prepared in Louisiana suggests a model by which educational institutions may design and implement an articulated tech prep program. The following sources of information for the model are described: literature review; interviews with tech prep specialists and conference participants; visits to two exemplary programs; and…

This guide was developed to provide local district administrators, counselors, and teachers in Texas information to implement a high-quality business education program. It contains 10 sections that cover the following the following topics: (1) purpose of business education; (2) general information (crosswalk of courses, types of courses, honors…

This booklet, issued by the South Carolina State Department of Education, provides a step-by-step plan of action to assist new counselors in organizing an elementary guidance program. After a statement of basic guidance goals and a list of counselor program objectives, the booklet consists of the following sections: (1) a brief summary of the…