About three-fourths of the states have already adopted the Common Core State Standards, which were designed to provide more clarity about and consistency in what is expected of student learning across the country. However, given the brief time since the standards' final release in June, questions persist among educators, who will have the…

"Building Your Program" is intended to help mental health authorities, agency administrators, and program leaders think through and develop Supported Education. The first part of this booklet gives you background information about the Supported Education model. Specific information about your role in implementing and sustaining Supported Education…

The Cooperative Research Program (CRP) was organized in 1956 by the U.S. Office of Education. This 7-year program developed new knowledge about major educational problems and devised new applications of existing knowledge for solving problems. The average contribution of the Federal Government to each project was $50,000 for a 2-year project or…

This program guide is designed to provide the educational community with the recommended plan for industrial arts (IA) in Pennsylvania. It outlines the program that is consistent with the mandates and recommendations of the 1984 Chapter 5-Curriculum Regulations of the State Board of Education and has been developed using current national IA…

Outdated, unknown, or unneeded amounts of dangerous or inappropriate chemicals are often found in K-12 schools across the nation, potentially putting students and staff at risk. Because of the nature of some of the chemicals, even small amounts may present a risk. Thus, dangerous chemicals represent one of the critical environmental health and…

This manual is designed to introduce educators to the basic issues in the implementation of a program for high school seniors featuring such options as elective minicourses, independent study opportunities, involvement of the student in community activities, and work-study programs. As created in Rumson-Fair Haven Regional High School in New…

Describes strategies used at the University of Akron School of Communication that may serve as a guide to corporations and universities that wish to develop or improve an internship program. Notes that the strategies should be adapted as needed. (RS)

Briefly reviews the historical involvement of public libraries in adult programing, provides arguments for such service, and resources for background information on it, and then outlines in steps the decision points and components of an adult educational framework. (JD)

This report was prepared by the Division of Physical Education and Recreation to assist in the interpretation and implementation of the Revised Regulations of the Commissioner of Education governing physical education passed by the New York State Board of Regents. Part One of this report presents the new regulations as they were passed by the…

Noting that a family with young children is under tremendous pressure and that a babysitting cooperative can give parents relief during a vital stage of a family's development, this book provides guidance for mothers of preschool children in starting and maintaining a Smart Mom's Babysitting Cooperative based on the University Place Baby-Sitting…

The first of two volumes on planning parent participation programs, this guide is intended to be an aid in deciding what type of program is most appropriate for a given school. Definitions and purposes of parent involvement programs are offered, followed by an explanation of the importance of determining program goals before designing activities.…

Schools, agencies and individuals seeking to implement a violence prevention program have many options from which to choose--they also have a responsibility to choose wisely. This program guide has been developed to assist Safe Communities--Safe Schools (SCSS) sites, as well as other organizations and individuals interested in selecting and…

A four-part publication places intergenerational programming in the larger context of community renewal and well-being. Part I, "The Basics: What, Who, and Why," contains two articles. The first, by Kathlyn Thorp, defines intergenerational activities and considers organizations which should be involved in such activities and possible…

Presented are "Seven Steps" which can be utilized in developing an educational program focused on the outdoor environment. A map of an area likely to be found outside almost any school in any community is provided. On the map 19 teaching stations are indicated along with a description of each station. The descriptive material is followed…

This program guide describes the Added Dimensions to Parent and Preschool Education program, a Developer/Demonstrator project of the National Diffusion Network. The Added Dimensions model provides a classroom program for 3- and 4-year-old children as well as parent involvement, home visitation and developmental screening components. The guide is…