Describes the development plans of the Programmed Instruction Centre for Industry for the next fifteen months. (AN)

Briefly reviews the historical involvement of public libraries in adult programing, provides arguments for such service, and resources for background information on it, and then outlines in steps the decision points and components of an adult educational framework. (JD)

One way that child care programs can help prepare future professionals in the field is to offer opportunities for the student to gain real life experience in a program. This is where internships are indispensable. An internship will help a novice develop their skills under the watchful eye of a more seasoned mentor. With internships, not only is…

Communities of Practice offer state agency personnel a promising approach for engaging stakeholder groups in collaboratively solving complex and, often, persistent problems in special education. Communities of Practice can help state agency personnel drive strategy, solve problems, promote the spread of best practices, develop members'…

The guide is designed to help states and localities create or strengthen their own youth councils. It is a synthesis of theory and practice that provides a general framework for thinking about youth councils, explaining the principles for youth action and the importance of youth engagement. It also incorporates advice and lessons from people in…

The purpose of this paper is to provide information on child psychology and child development which could be useful to persons planning interpretive programs for children in public parks and recreation areas. Aspects of physical, cognitive and social developmental processes in children of different ages are described briefly and specific examples…

This program planning guide for a two-year postsecondary nuclear quality-assurance and quality-control technician program is designed for use with courses 26-32 of thirty-five in the Nuclear Technology Series. The purpose of the guide is to describe the nuclear power field and its job categories for specialists, technicians and operators; and to…

This program planning guide for a two-year postsecondary nuclear instrumentation and control technician program is designed for use with courses 33-35 of thirty-five in the Nuclear Technology Series. The purpose of the guide is to describe the nuclear power field and its job categories for specialists, technicians and operators; and to assist…

THE APPLICATION OF THE MANPOWER DEVELOPMENT AND TRAINING ACT (MDTA) PROGRAM PROCEDURES AND POLICIES IN THE FIELD OF BUSINESS EDUCATION IS EXPLAINED IN DETAIL BY PRESENTING SAMPLE FORMS AND PROJECT DESCRIPTIONS FROM THIS FIELD. THE RESPONSIBILITY AND AUTHORITY FOR IMPLEMENTATION OF THE ACT AT THE FEDERAL, STATE, AND LOCAL LEVELS ARE DISCUSSED.…

FINDINGS OF A 2-YEAR STUDY ON THE SELECTION, TRAINING, AND EMPLOYMENT OF BLIND PERSONS IN THE COMPUTER RELATED PROFESSIONS ARE REPORTED FOR USE AS A GUIDE FOR THE TEACHER OF COMPUTER PROFESSIONALS, THE EMPLOYER WHO SEEKS TO MAKE USE OF EMPLOYEES' SKILLS, THE REHABILITATION WORKER WHO WILL GUIDE THE BLIND PERSON, AND THE BLIND PERSON WHO CHOOSES…

THE PROGRAM GUIDE IS FOR SCHOOL ADMINISTRATOR, ADVISORY COMMITTEE, SUPERVISOR, AND TEACHER USE IN PLANNING AND DEVELOPING REMEDIAL POST-HIGH SCHOOL PRETECHNICAL PROGRAMS. THE BASIC MATERIALS WERE PREPARED BY THE STATE UNIVERSITY OF NEW YORK AGRICULTURAL AND TECHNICAL COLLEGE, AND THE GUIDE WAS DEVELOPED BY TECHNICAL EDUCATION SPECIALISTS IN THE…

BEFORE A SPEECH PROGRAM IS ESTABLISHED, IT IS IMPORTANT TO DETERMINE THE NEED, PREPARE THE COMMUNITY, LEARN ABOUT STATE REGULATIONS, SECURE A THERAPIST, AND PROVIDE ADEQUATE FACILITIES. GUIDELINES AND CONSULTANT SERVICES ARE AVAILABLE FROM A STATE AGENCY. (MK)

This document is composed of seven leaflets to aid parents in housing projects to develop play programs for their children. "Board Structure and Leadership" describes the constitution of a board of directors, the planning of a program by committees, and the development of leadership. "Publicity and Fund Raising" relates the value and outlines…

This guideline bulletin was prepared to assist local schools in planning and implementing preschool programs for educationally deprived children. Program objectives and organization (including topics such as pupils, personnel, evaluation, parental involvement, and records) are included. The general characteristics of 4- and 5-year-olds and the…

This report was prepared by the Division of Physical Education and Recreation to assist in the interpretation and implementation of the Revised Regulations of the Commissioner of Education governing physical education passed by the New York State Board of Regents. Part One of this report presents the new regulations as they were passed by the…