This handbook was prepared to assist those coordinating the VITAL program in participating schools and agencies. It is designed primarily for use by counselors or other coordinators as an instrument for presenting VITAL occupational information to students who are interested in gainful employment after leaving school. The information provided in…

This final report covers the operation of the Wyoming Research Coordinating Unit (RCU) during the period June 1966 through August 1969. The purpose of Wyoming RCU is explained and an up-to-date listing of its major activities and accomplishments is included. The four basic activities were to: (1) coordinate local, state, federal and private…

In this paper the Regents of the University of the State of New York present their position on environmental education in the elementary and secondary schools. The statement of position is coupled with a proposal for action by the Legislature and Governor at the 1971 Legislative Session. The environmental problem is briefly defined and the goals…

The 1972-73 report provides evaluative perspectives on a variety of aspects of the Illinois public school program for gifted children. Sections provide an overview of the development of the Illinois programs; a review of independent evaluations of Gifted Area Service Centers; a summary of the first statewide survey of Area Service Center…

The objective of this study was to determine what selected states in the Northeast are doing in the area of Extension Inner City educational programs that would be of assistance to Massachusetts, other Northeastern states, and other states in the country in developing and implementing programs adapted to current societal needs. Information…

A report of the Illinois Gifted Program Evaluation, the document first presents origins, policies, and scope of the reimbursement section of the Illinois Plan for Program Development for Gifted Children. Outlined is the evaluation design, in which subjects were 34 school districts representing a 10% stratified random sample of 340 districts. Each…

This annual descriptive report supplements the detailed official statistical and financial reports submitted to fulfill the requirement of a report for the fiscal year 1970-71, and to bring about increased understanding of the vocational program in the state. Information is presented about 36 specific areas under the four sections of: (1) program…

Presented is an energy/education conservation plan for Tennessee. The first section is concerned with program justification. Discussed are the energy situation in Tennessee, need for a program, and sources of information. The second section presents a brief summary of the program planning process. Section three presents a comprehensive plan. This…

This issue of the NCEDL Spotlight Series newsletter adds California and Ohio to a re-analysis of findings from an earlier report looking at the move to establish a state pre-kindergarten program for 4-year-olds in Georgia, Illinois, New York, South Carolina, and Texas. Key figures in political and educational circles in these seven states were…

The document begins with a Department of Juvenile Justice overview which lists program priorities and budget information. The department has three priority issues (public safety, partnerships, and accountability) which are covered in detail. Focal areas for addressing public safety include prevention efforts, prevention and diversion grant funds,…

The Colorado Preschool Program (CPP) provides funding to establish quality early childhood education programs that serve children eligible to enroll in kindergarten the following year. A vital component of CPP is to strengthen families and support them as participants in their child's education. District Councils made up of representatives of key…

This document details a strategy to bring together state and community leaders in the southeastern United States to establish dialogue, set priorities, and make system-wide changes for supporting literacy for the youngest children and their families. The Head, Heart, and Hands campaign has three focal points: (1) Head--understanding research and…

This document is comprised of 9 issues of a newsletter providing information on current child advocacy initiatives and accomplishments. Each issue describes one local or state child advocacy program or initiative and its accomplishments. The issues of this publication represent a series of short information pieces to highlight the National…

Since its creation in 1997, the State Children's Health Insurance Program (SCHIP) has provided low-income children the access to health care they desperately need. Recognizing the important role health insurance plays in assuring that children come to school healthy and ready to learn, the Council of Chief State School Officers (CCSCO) gathered…

Minnesota Statute 169.685 (Seat Belts and Passenger Restraint Systems for Children) requires all drivers to correctly place children under the age of 4 years in child car seats. In response to the requirements of the amended statute, this report presents information to the Minnesota legislature on the commissioner's activities and expenditure of…