This bulletin is the second in a seres of studies aimed at describing current developments in the secondary school curriculum as they are revealed in recent courses of study and teaching guides. It is the only analysis of the English curriculum in grades 7-12 which has been made by the Office in the past year. This survey includes the four major…

This self-instructional module, the tenth in a series of 16 on techniques for coordinating work experience programs, deals with establishing an advisory committee. Addressed in the module are the purposes of an advisory committee, establishing an advisory committee, and conducting an advisory committee meeting. Techniques for analyzing and…

This fifth in a series of eleven learning modules on program planning, development, and evaluation is designed to help secondary and postsecondary vocational teachers develop competencies needed to help an occupational advisory committee mature to the level at which it can maintain itself. Introductory sections relate the competencies dealt with…

This program guide outlines procedures for establishing a career center in the secondary schools. It consists of an introduction and four major sections. The purpose and basic philosophy underlying the career center is outlined in the introduction. Following brief descriptions of 30 typical career center activities, the following aspects of center…

This booklet, written by practitioners in the field, is designed to be a practical "how-to" guide to help teachers and administrators to set up a K-12 career education program. The first section of the guide presents a rationale for career education, and general information on setting up a local plan for comprehensive career education.…

A project involving educators and business leaders in southwestern Connecticut was undertaken to develop an intensive, competency-based business course to provide high school students with the skills to fill entry-level administrative support positions. The project was designed to: (1) recruit and motivate students with high potential for success…

This book is intended to assist adult education practitioners and policymakers in the United Kingdom who want to develop opportunities addressing the health and learning needs of all individuals and communities, including those whose socioeconomic situation may have a negative impact on their health. The following are among the topics covered: (1)…