Fourth in a series of five, the document presents guidelines for the development and study of a cooperative adult education program or for the evaluation of an existing program. Intended to be "content free," the guidelines focus on the processes of cooperative efforts. The 12 areas of concern are: needs assessment, objective setting and…

This publication reports the results of a doctoral dissertation which sought to develop guidelines for organizing, operating, and administering prevocational education programs. The guidelines were developed from questionnaires returned by 70 directors of local occupational orientation and exploration programs, a review of related literature, and…

These guidelines were developed to assist administrators, teachers, and other staff members of the Los Angeles Public Schools in the formulation of an effective program designed to alleviate drug abuse. Staff responsibilities are spelled out. Specific attention is directed to the problems of drug abuse, drug possession and drug selling. The…

A series of 10 Community Action Guides was developed to assist public officials and community leaders in establishing comprehensive outdoor recreation programs. The importance of providing parks and recreation facilities in metropolitan areas and the importance of protecting the natural environment are emphasized. Methods of organization,…

A national seminar was held in September 1968 designed to identify agricultural education programs needed in area vocational centers and to develop techniques and procedures for planning and conducting agricultural education programs for secondary students in area vocational centers. Appendixes include papers presented by consultants and…

The handbook is designed to assist teachers to obtain an clear picture of many kinds of activities and programs used in a resident program for environmental education. Information and guidelines are included on such items as: (1) role of the teacher who brings a class to a resident program; (2) preparation and planning programs; (3) use of the…

When black leaders or scholars in the field talk about Black Studies they are talking about compiling and analyzing data relative to black people in an effort to teach black students and/or make decisions about ideologies and strategies essential for survival and liberation. Black Studies are intended to effectively link the campus and the…

This document is designed to assist schools and communities in: (1) exploring the subject of sex education; (2) developing an awareness of the student as a frame of reference for analyzing sex education and constructing appropriate educational programs; (3) developing an awareness of behavior and educational principles as a logical basis for…

Guidelines are furnished for application of psychological theory (including principles of learning, motivation, and reinforcement) in the training room, job or task analysis, formation of learning objectives, and selection of appropriate training techniques and audiovisual aids. The importance of clear communication and a supportive learning…

This project was initiated under provisions of Title III to develop guidelines and recommendations for the development and use of videotaped field trips in guidance and career education in Ohio. The purposes of the project were to: (1) develop and field test career orientation videotapes (occutapes), (2) refine the tapes and procedures for…

The handbook offers guidelines to administrators who are developing programs to meet the need for speech therapy services in South Carolina schools. Responsibilities of school principals, speech coordinators, speech clinicians, and classroom teachers are identified. Recommendations are made concerning equipment needs (tape recorders, audiometers,…

This exemplary career education program for 100 girls in Grades 10 and 11 at five Maine high schools aims at equalizing career opportunities for women and encouraging student involvement in guidance programs. The ten steps taken to develop and implement "Project Women--In a Man's World of Work" included: (1) preliminary program planning…

In January 1972, a national advisory and review curriculum committee met at the U.S. Office of Education to: (1) review a report which was to serve as the framework within which the secondary level public service occupations curriculum would be developed, (2) discuss the general concepts and related issues in preparing individuals and/or groups…

Written for education administrators, primarily for those dealing with Federally funded adult education and vocational education programs at State and local levels, this guide is intended to serve four major purposes: (1) Explain the Comprehensive Employment and Training ACT (CETA) and how it works, (2) point out potential areas for coordination…

Long considered an under-appreciated and under-utilized position, the role of the assistant principal is finally getting the attention and respect it deserves. In this truly indispensable companion, current and prospective administrators will gain concrete suggestions and solutions to maximize their impact, effectiveness, and satisfaction in this…