Entries in this annotated bibliography are recent, readily available resource materials to assist in all phases of planning and carrying out a home-based child development program emphasizing parent involvement. Most entries are abstracted. (KM)

The academic accounting system developed at Miami-Dade Junior College (Florida) is intended to aid in the instructional planning process. The objectives of the system are to: (1) compare various organizational arrangements for instruction; (2) provide a basis for the development of a cost effectiveness analysis system for instruction; (3) provide…

The purpose of this guide is to help educators relate the environment to the elementary and secondary classroom. Chapters are constructed to offer practical assistance in planning, specific suggestions for programs, and evaluation guidelines for teachers, administrators, and members of boards of education. Considered are guiding principles for…

An indepth study of the drug issue and problem in American schools is presented in this Education U.S.A. Special Report by the National School Public Relations Association. Dealing with what is and what is not being accomplished, the report probes the extent of the drug problem; reasons for its existence; the scare tactics of overkill versus the…

This manual is designed to assist naturalization courts, bar associations, civic and educational leaders, patriotic organizations, and individuals in adding to the dignity of the ceremonies surrounding the admission to citizenship and in emphasizing the significance and importance of citizenship. The three parts of the manual are: Part I. The…

This standards and guidelines manual, developed by the Saskatchewan Department of Education for use in the Saskatchewan schools, is designed to help teachers and school districts develop a safe and well-organized outdoor environmental education program. The topics covered include: Outdoor Environmental Education Implications for Students, Teacher,…

This document gives a brief overview of aspects involved in developing resource centers for education personnel. The paper is divided into five sections: (1) an introduction, describing the characteristics of resource centers in general; (2) place, a brief discussion of physical organization; (3) program components, describing the necessity of…

The lack of educational opportunities keeps the migrants poor. They need the education and skills to perform better paying agricultural work, or else settle somewhere and do other types of skilled work. (Author/NQ)

Drawing on experience with pre-retirement programs in Ontario's Ministry of Education, the author suggests guidelines and resources for programs involving personal study, personal counseling, and classroom/group situation. (JT)

Discusses factors in a changing society that will make it necessary for companies to revamp their human resources function. Topics include technology, demographics, emerging career categories, human resources planning, benefits, legal trends, and training and development. Tells how to revamp the human resources function. (CH)

Outlines process of putting together a local week-long day camp: assessing community resources, developing a curriculum, choosing the staff (coordinator; teachers/counselors; assistants; directors of art, recreation, and music) and marketing the program. (NEC)

Describes the Economics in Action program, which familiarizes an audience with a number of basic economic concepts operational in a prominent local business or industry and through that process builds understanding of economics and its applications. A sample program for secondary teachers that is focused on the iron and steel industry is…

Examines the progress libraries have made in establishing literacy programs and looks at the efforts of several specific library systems. (FL)

This publication provides details of development funds and additional student numbers allocated to support the introduction of foundation degrees in the 2001-2002 academic year. The policy aims of foundation degrees are to address shortages of intermediate level skills in the national and regional economies and to enhance the employability of…

A statewide occupational advisory council can build connecting links'' between schools in communities, areas, and in the state. (Editor)