This monograph was created to stimulate more thorough study of the history of school psychology. In the first section, "Mapping the Territory for Historical Study of School Psychology," by Liam K. Grimley, some fundamental questions are raised about what should be studied in the history of school psychology, how that study might be…

Described is Vermont's program of individualized driver education for handicapped secondary students 15 years or older and for disabled adults no longer in school. Sections outline the following program components: three R's of driver's education (responsibilities of the schools, regulations of motor vehicles, and rights of the handicapped…

This document outlines a plan (CODE) for the comprehensive development of the Florida State University System. Part I discusses the nature and purpose of CODE, earlier planning efforts, the Board of Regents, and the Office of the Chancellor. Part 2 presents the basic components of CODE, the objectives and educational goals, PPBS, and the planning…

Prepared annually, the Hawaii State Plan is a public document for guiding the development of services and facilities for the mentally retarded. Using quantitative and narrative information it describes present services, presents a program for development of facilities to meet needs, and serves as the basis for allocation of funds under P. L.…

This manual, the third in a series of publications growing out of a pilot project in Extension Transportation Education undertaken at the University of Missouri under contract with the Federal Extension Service, has been prepared primarily for Extension personnel assigned to develop a state level educational program in transportation. It provides…

The purpose of this paper is to suggest some steps that must be taken to convert network planning into reality, based upon experiences in New York State. The importance of study committees, both for making sound plans and involving library and state leadership at the earliest stage in the implementation process is emphasized. The first action step…

The proceedings of the National Conference on State Plan Development contain a brief summary of the discussion about the Vocational Education Amendments of 1968, the draft Regulations for State Plan Programs, the draft State Plan Guide, and the working papers presented at the Conference. Also included are the Conference program, staff,…

An effective strategy to improve state planning for delivery of services to the handicapped is seen to involve a carefully developed "action sequence". (Author/SB)

Analysis of fiscal year 1980 Comprehensive Systems of Personnel Development of 49 states, the District of Columbia, and two trust territories revealed that vocational educators and vocational and career content are not reflected extensively in comprehensive personnel planning regarding the education of handicapped children and youth. (CL)

Interviews with state mental health authorities revealed that many states are emphasizing program development and funding for the severely acutely and chronically mentally ill while deemphasizing consultation/education, prevention, and evaluation activities. Funding mechanisms are moving toward greater accountability and funding levels are…

Discusses a joint labor-management training program designed to explore possibilities of improving postnegotiation relationships between the two. Planning, design, implementation, and results of the program are described. (WL)

The state of Virginia approach to the development and implementation of competency-based instruction in industrial arts programs is outlined. Development of various activities is described: position paper, curriculum research project, and industrial arts catalogs research project. Figures illustrate the details of each area. (CT)

Educators from Fullerton Union High School District, Newport-Mesa Unified School District, Capistrano Unified School District, and Huntington Beach Union High School District describe their efforts toward developing competency-based curriculum to meet state mandates. (SJL)