The guide presents strategies for the dissemination of promising vocational education practices into local school districts. The first of four chapters discusses five commonly encountered questions which arise when new practices are considered. For example, the question, "How can I identify worthwhile practices for my school?" is…

The Pennsylvania School Improvement Program (PSIP) was created to assist local schools and school districts in the development of curriculum improvement strategies. The process involves the use of "linkers," curriculum specialists who work with teams from the local level to ascertain needs, then connect the local teams with the research…

The Pennsylvania School Improvement Program (PSIP) was created to assist local schools and school districts in the development of curriculum improvement strategies. The process involves the use of "linkers," curriculum specialists who work with teams from the local level to ascertain needs, then connect the local teams with the research…

THE PURPOSE OF THIS PUBLICATION SERIES IS TO GIVE VISIBILITY TO SIGNIFICANT (1) EXPERIMENTAL, DEMONSTRATION, AND PILOT PROGRAMS, (2) UPGRADING INSTITUTES, SEMINARS, AND WORKSHOPS, AND (3) OTHE LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT ACTIVITIES FOR TEACHERS, SUPERVISORS, AND ADMINISTRATORS. THIS DISSEMINATION PROJECT IS COOPERATIVELY FINANCED BY THE AMERICAN…

A study is reported which examines the concept of career education infusion as it has been presented in selected curriculum guides, particularly those developed for the middle school and junior high school levels. The report, presented in the form of questions and answers, is written primarily for curriculum developers responsible for planning and…

The model described here was developed for use as a program planning guide by teachers, many of them business and other lay people, at the secondary school level who offer adult education courses on how to make management decisions and solve problems. Ten features of the model are listed: (1) The purpose is to assist owner-operators or managers to…

Presented is a description of how DEEP (Developmental Economic Education Program) monitors activity and achievements to ensure that objectives are met effectively and efficiently, and that evidence of achievement is available for reports. The purposes of DEEP management and accountability procedures are: (1) to maintain both long term and short…

This chronological summary describes the activities of the group that is developing CABOODLE, a children's educational television series in the arts and humanities, for the year 1978. Program areas reviewed include project personnel, project administration, curriculum design, physical facilities, materials and script development, research and…

The issues, trends, and needs in physical education are discussed in this book; however, its primary thrust is directed toward curriculum improvement. Attention is focused on a number of school and community settings, alternative programs, research and change, student competencies, program content and organization, adapted physical education, and…

PROPOSALS FOR CONSIDERATION BY EACH OF THE 50 STATES ARE PRESENTED IN THE REPORT BY THE TASK FORCE ON VOCATIONAL-TECHNICAL EDUCATION. A BRIEF STATEMENT OF COMMITTEE BELIEFS AND OBSERVATIONS PRECEDES THE PROPOSALS THAT (1) A HUMAN RESOURCES COUNCIL CONSISTING OF HEADS OF DEPARTMENTS OF STATE GOVERNMENT AND LAY CITIZENS BE ESTABLISHED IN EACH STATE…

IN A JULY 1967 MEETING, THE EDUCATIONAL SYSTEM FOR THE SEVENTIES (ES '70) EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE (1) REVIEWED THE PLANS FOR THE SUMMER WORKSHOP FOR LOCAL ES '70 PROGRAM COORDINATORS TO BE HELD IN AUGUST 1967, (2) REVIEWED THE LIST OF 15 PARTICIPATING SCHOOL SYSTEMS--BLOOMFIELD HILLS, MICHIGAN, MINEOLA, NEW YORK, SAN MATEO, CALIFORNIA, MONROE,…

The major objective of the Study of Curriculums for Occupational Preparation and Education (SCOPE) is to coordinate and contribute to national curriculum development effort at the secondary school level aimed at increasing the relevance of high school education for the large majority of our youth who must seek employment or further job training…

FOR A REPORT ON COLLEGE PROGRAMS IN FRESHMAN COMPOSITION, THE ASSOCIATION OF DEPARTMENTS OF ENGLISH OBTAINED SYLLABI AND COURSE DESCRIPTIONS FROM DIRECTORS OF FRESHMAN COMPOSITION IN 66 COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES. AMONG THE DATA ASSEMBLED FOR THE FULL REPORT (AVAILABLE AS TE 500 190) ARE THE DESCRIPTIONS OF FRESHMAN ENGLISH COURSES AT NINE…

The Elementary-Secondary Education Act of 1965 created opportunities for improvement of school programs: Title III provides one such avenue to develop strategies for demonstrating experimental programs which make a substantial contribution to the solution of critical educational problems. The E.S.E.A. Title III program is intended both to support…

The guide was designed to assist those involved in developing a career awareness program for the elementary grades (kindergarten through six). It presents basic elements of program planning and suggested approaches or activities. Selection of activities is discussed in a section of the guide which describes general types of activities for lower,…