Contained in this report are brief descriptions of 68 innovative vocational education programs which are presently underway in 42 states. These resumes are intended to help State leadership personnel in planning improved vocational programs. (BH)

Provided are information on financial assistance for careers in special education, a listing of 18 other sources of career information, information on paraprofessional training, a listing of State directors of special education, and a listing of approximately 360 teacher training programs. Special education is seen to include services such as…

Current staff and program development guidelines and forms for the State of Florida are provided. The institutional activities supported through the staff and program development appropriation for 1971-72 for community colleges are reported in tabular form. The name and object of each activity are given, followed by the functional area primarily…

California's efforts to meet the educational needs of migrant children during the 1970 fiscal year are described in this evaluation report. The California Plan provides (1) supplementary educational services by regional components to migrant children in impacted school districts, (2) particular types of services by multi-regional components, and…

The objectives of this study were to: (1) describe existing programs for special needs students, (2) provide information on students and teachers in these programs, (3) compare teacher and administrator appraisal of the programs, and (4) determine the degree of program acceptance by students, parents, and the public. Questionnaires and interviews…

The purpose of this study was to present the growth of industrial arts and vocational education in Texas. The growth of industrial arts from the sloyd system, through manual training, to the present position is included. The study was hampered somewhat by the fact that statistics and information in industrial arts education in Texas are very much…

This first annual report inventories the major state manpower programs during the past year and discusses the objectives of comprehensive manpower planning, with emphasis on a series of legislative and administrative recommendations. The contributions of various manpower systems are discussed, including the Cooperative Area Manpower Planning…

This report presents the rationale, structure, content and procedures for the computerized bank of reading objectives being developed for New York State schools. The project was initiated to provide a technical resource which would contribute to planning, design, and evaluation of reading programs. The report defines the organizing concepts for…

Information is provided concerning California's newly enacted Early Childhood Education Program. The plan calls for restructuring the K-3 program to allow for: (1) lower adult-pupil ratios; (2) individualized, diagnostic instruction; (3) parent participation and involvement; (4) parent education; and (5) expanded inservice education to upgrade…

As a result of the Vocational Education Amendments of 1968, many changes have occurred in the public schools. The primary purpose of this volume is to document these changes. Five reports from the National Advisory Council extend from July 15, 1969 to June 21, 1971. Excerpts from the state advisory councils' 1970 annual reports are included for…

Presented is the evaluation report on 28 projects serving seven different classes of handicapped children and their parents in Oregon which were funded under Title VI of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act. Brief sections cover the criteria for establishing funding priorities and the evaluation plan, results and discussion of the 1974-75…

Describes the development and testing of the North Carolina minimal competency testing program. (IRT)

Describes legislative, corporate, and educational cooperation that has allowed the 30 community colleges of New York State to emerge as economic development forces in their communities to foster increased productivity and an improved economic climate. Sees state-funded contract courses leading to increased worker productivity and enhanced…

Explains the role of the California Employment Training Panel in ensuring that public monies are well spent by guaranteeing that training leads directly to employment. Emphasizes the importance of job training as a tool for economic development. (AYC)

Describes the development and outcomes of Lane Community College's (LCC) Business Assistance Center, which offers a wide range of management assistance services to local small businesses. Explains how state-funded programs, based on the LCC model, resulted in a network of Small Business Development Centers. (CBC)