An investigation of the activities of the state Right to Read Programs during the periods from 1972 to 1973 and from 1973 to 1974 is provided in this volume. In order to determine the effects of the programs at the state and local educational-agency levels, data were obtained from visits to the 31 state departments of education involved and to…

Case studies describing the program operation of the 31 state components of the Right to Read Program during the periods from 1972 to 1973 and from 1973 to 1974 are provided in this volume. Data are grouped into nine major categories of investigation: estimated participation in programs, projection of total participation, training activities,…

This master plan has been designed to involve and guide the citizenry and public officials of Alabama in environmental planning. Environmental awareness is one of the goals of the master plan. The publication is divided into two sections. Part one presents the Alabama environmental education philosophy, major environmental goals, and…

The purpose of the work-study program is to provide part-time employment for students who need the earnings from such employment to commence, continue, or return to an approved vocational education program on a full-time basis. Suggestions for developing work-study programs for vocational education students under the federal legislation are…

The Maine Department of Education assumed the responsibility for the education of Indian children living on Indian reservations on July 1, 1966. This report provides information on the present status of the program. Information is provided on number of schools, school enrollment for the 1969-1970 school year, characteristics of the teaching staff,…

This final report of the Pennsylvania Research Coordinating Unit for Vocational Education (RCU) summarizes activities during the period from August 1966 to August 31, 1969. Major activities and accomplishments of the RCU include program initiation, development of research and related activities, ancillary research and related projects, the…

This document contains a historical summary of the Community Service and Continuing Education Program conducted in the State of Arkansas by institutions of higher education for the Fiscal Years 1966, 1967, 1968, and 1969, under the Title I Higher Education Act of 1965. Included are various programs, each with its project number, institution with…

The bibliography of 27 abstracts with their descriptive terms presents documents concerning program descriptions, teaching techniques, and curriculum information for the emotionally disturbed and socially maladjusted. No research reports are included. Author and subject indexes and information for ordering the total document or individual…

Planning methodology should concentrate first on outcomes before emphasizing inputs and processes. In developing a plan for planning for a State community college system, such questions as these must be answered: why plan? who plans? what is to be included in the planning? what is the time frame for planning? Five general processes, each a…

A description of the Occupational Exploration program implemented in North Carolina in 1970 for grades 7 through 9 is presented. The Environmental Laboratory, which includes the Agribusiness and Natural Resources Occupational cluster, is emphasized. (LH)

To the extent to which Connecticut is representative of other states, it can be concluded that the discrepancy between legislative enactment of Public Law 94-142 and organizational implementation may not be of extended duration. (Author/IRT)

Surveys of the 106 California community colleges resulted in a summary of services for learning disabled students including student evaluation and instruction, core services, and program evaluation. Findings indicated the most critical barrier to equitable services is the variability of identification criteria among campuses. (DB)

Discusses the implementation and applications of an information retrieval system designed for Apple microcomputers to assist reading specialists and clinicians select both commercial and noncommercial remedial reading materials. (AEA)

The Wisconsin Early Childhood Collaborating Partners (WECCP) is a grassroots effort providing leadership and guidance to state agencies and local organizations in facilitating the development and implementation of a plan to permit every child and family in Wisconsin access to a blended, comprehensive delivery system for high quality early…

CalState TEACH, a new alternative path to the Multiple Subject CLAD (Crosscultural, Language, and Academic Development) teaching credential, is an 18-month program that culminates in a preliminary credential and 39 semester units of credit. Designed specifically for site-based electronic learning with an integrated curriculum that includes all…