Mentoring is a series of collaborative activities and conversations between young people and older or more experienced persons (i.e., mentors) who are acting in a helping capacity to provide support that benefits one or more areas of the young person's development. This resource offers those who develop and implement mentoring services meaningful…

This document is a report on the research which was designed to evaluate the affirmative action policy for ethnic minorities in Georgia. The mixed research methods were utilized in the study. Specifically, the following research methods were used: (1) Survey of 12th graders in non-Georgian schools; (2) Survey of the students in the One-Year…

This report of conference proceedings provides information and observations concerning the improvement of vocational education delivery systems within Black colleges and universities. The conference was held at the National Center for Research in Vocational Education for the purpose of discussing relevant information and techniques on the topic of…

Examined in this booklet concerning law enforcement agencies and minority recruitment efforts undertaken by them are: (1) official hurdles which must be surmounted by minority applicants, (2) minority recruitment programs being conducted in five major cities, and (3) recruitment practices of state police and fire departments. Recommendations for…

The purpose of the study was to provide data and interpretations to help policy makers of the Appalachian Regional Commission in improving the quality and quantity of teachers in Appalachia. Questionnaires were sent to a 20% random stratified sample of approximately 162,000 teachers in the Appalachian portions of 11 states: Alabama, Kentucky,…

Findings from a survey and comparison of urban Adult Basic Education (ABE) programs generated several statements of action implications for urban ABE directors: (1) differentiate major target populations for purposes of program development and reporting; (2) make two parallel efforts to recruit participants--one for easiest-to-reach, middle…

The way to the future may well be through America's gifted and talented youth. High technology demands the talents of these young people. Gifted and talented students are multitalented. They have many interests and the curiosity and persistence to pursue them. Many are especially interested in technical subjects. Vocational education can offer…

The Advisory Council reviews the administration of programs funded under Title V of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 to strengthen State departments of education, and makes recommendations for the future development of State educational agencies through comprehensive educational planning. Topics covered include (1) staffing…

Four surveys of attitudes toward vocational education were conducted in three school districts in Nevada in 1988 to derive information for use in strengthening vocational education programs. The surveys were completed by 331 parents, 1,454 students, 154 vocational teachers, and 29 administrators. More than 85 percent of students and a smaller…

A literature review of research and demonstration findings by the adult basic education (ABE) practitioner, considers some of the current dominant issues in research and development in adult basic education; presents findings in the areas of adult intelligence, adult learning, methods for undereducated adults, recruitment, correctional…

Contained in this document are broad guidelines for implementation of the recommendations made at a conference attended by 22 leaders in trade and industrial education held at Austin, Texas in May, 1967. The recommendations are organized under headings of: (1) Expanded Programs and Services, (2) Organizational Structures for the 1970s, (3)…

This plan for continuing migrant-education programs in Kentucky was submitted as the state's 1992 application for a grant under Chapter 1, Title I of the federal Elementary and Secondary Education Improvement Act (1965). The document discusses state plans and projections for continuing migrant-education programs from FY 1993 to 1995. The following…

At the end of September, 1978, 37,000 low-income youths in seventeen competitively selected communities across the country were enrolled in Youth Incentive Entitlement Pilot Projects which guaranteed them a part-time job during the school year and a full-time job during summer months on the condition that they remain in, or return to, a secondary…

Intended to promote development and improvement in schools offering diploma programs in nursing, this guide presents selected principles and suggestions regarding different considerations that should be taken into account when making operational decisions. Principles and suggestions are presented for: (1) Philosophy and Objectives, (2)…

This paper discusses attempts made by the author to reinvigorate the College Honors Program at Union County College in New Jersey (UCC). Created in 1985 to offer an enriched learning experience for exceptional liberal arts students, the Honors Program helps students develop their thinking skills and achieve academic success. However, due to…