The purpose of this study was to conduct a nationwide assessment of state-level environmental education (EE) organizations to determine the components that are essential to the establishment and success of these organizations. E-mail surveys were used to collect data from North American Association for Environmental Education state affiliates, and…

A summary of the first nine months of the study on "The Education of Adults in New York in the Last Quarter of the Twentieth Century," the report has further explored what public policies and programs might serve to increase the participation of adults in individualized learning activities by examining the issues of: (1) financing, (2)…

This article describes New Jersey's four Governor's Schools for gifted students in the sciences, public issues and the future, the environment, and the arts. The descriptions focus on program purposes, curriculum, faculty and staff, student recruitment and selection procedures, and program impact based on research with alumni. (JDD)

This handbook describes the methodology of the Investing in People Project, conducted in Connecticut, Iowa, Kentucky, Washington, and West Virginia to help states in assessing their current work force and economic development systems and in building more comprehensive, integrated, and effective strategies for improving the work force. The handbook…

This document contains the proceedings of a conference on articulation in the allied health care field in Florida. The following presentations are included: "Welcome and Program Overview" (Laurey Stryker); "Health Care Challenges and Choices: Alternate Pathways to the 21st Century" (Robert E. Kinsinger); "Findings and…

The first phase of the study on "The Education of Adults in New York in the Last Quarter of the Twentieth Century" was directed toward determining past, present, and future needs in adult education by conducting various interviews and examining literature in the field. Observations indicate that lifelong learning will be a central…

This policy guide is designed to assist governors and state leaders in analyzing the issue of adult literacy and in proposing specific policy strategies for dealing with this national problem. The book offers practical guidance in two areas critical to effective action: it clarifies definitions of "literacy" and "illiteracy" and provides a…

A working paper for the study on "The Education of Adults in New York in the Last Quarter of the Twentieth Century," the report is directed to the provision of educational/career information/career counseling services for the adult public. The paper is intended to stimulate discussion on the topic at the State and national level. The…

This project was conducted to determine how best to serve the needs of rural vocational education students in Arizona. The study examined the literature on delivering instruction in such a manner that graduates of all vocational programs have equal opportunity, equal access, and equal competitiveness in the marketplace. Problems in supplying…

This report describes the National Extension Leadership Development (NELD) Program. Section I offers interns' reflections on the meaning of NELD in Wisconsin. Section II is a history of NELD. Section III presents minutes of meetings of the National Advisory Committee. Sections IV-X provide overviews of the various programs offered through NELD in…

Written on the premises that long-term economic growth is tied directly to the performance of public education and that the U.S. educational system is in crisis, this book encourages increased business involvement in a community-wide response to improve education at all levels. Chapter I offers an overview of contemporary educational problems in…

Proceedings are reported of a conference for Illinois occupational teacher educators designed to share with them information and materials developed in selected projects and to involve them in long-range planning for program improvement. Following a brief introductory section, the report presents summaries of the conference presentations given by…

Although competency-based adult education (CBAE) has been practiced by teachers for centuries, the term was defined more fully and formal programs were developed around 1971. One of the prime forces in the growth of CBAE was the Adult Performance Level (APL) project at the University of Texas, a project that defined CBAE and produced suggested…

With the United States' choice for future employment being "high skills or low wages," the challenge to business and industry is to build, in partnership with public agencies, a cohesive management system that would invest in three critical areas of the work force: building a strong foundation of basic skills to help noncollege-bound youth enter…

Prepared as a definitive statement of educational quality for Texas, this document sets a goal for public school legislation. The model includes four coordinated strands: the problem-focused curriculum, the humanistic values curriculum, the curriculum for specialization, and the curriculum for personal growth and development. Program descriptions…