Presented is an outline of how to write a proposal for funding for engineering education research. Describes the five basic components of the prospective problem statement, objectives, procedures, evaluation, and budget. Information on public and private funding agencies and the three types of grants available, and projects, research, and…

Describes and analyzes the emergence of lifelong learning as the central strategy in European Union education and training policies. Focuses on the development of European Union education and training programs, the emergence of lifelong learning on the policy agenda, and the White Paper "Teaching and Learning--Towards the Learning…

This final report contains the program proposal with supporting data for developing curriculum materials for and implementing an associate-degree laser technology program at the North Central Technical Institute. The proposal outline provides this information: (1) objectives for the program designed to prepare a technician to safely operate,…

In July 1972, Mexican American educators attended a meeting in San Francisco, California, called by the National Institute of Education (NIE) Planning Unit. Purpose of the meeting was to inform these Chicano educators about plans for the new Federal agency, which was created in parallel with the U.S. Office of Education (USOE) and took over the…

The proposals from 27 of 34 applicants for Phase II of the USOE Comprehensive Elementary Teacher Education Model (CETEM) program were reviewed to determine 1) what kinds of institutions participated, 2) how responsive applicants were to guidelines, 3) which Phase I programs Phase II applicants found most useful, 4) what were some major and common…

Educational philosophy and planning in the Delaware Department of Public Instruction must be conducive to broadly based adult and continuing education, especially for the large proportion of Delaware adults who are undereducated and disadvantaged. Local school district responsibility should include budgeting, staffing, promotion, and program…

This proposal for the establishment and operation of a campus children's center is intended to serve as a model for all Los Angeles Community College District colleges and other interested community colleges. Topics covered are: needs assessment, philosophy, advisory committee, location, building, staffing, admission and fees, operation, budget…

This report summarizes the year's activities of a project designed to: (1) review pilot programs in vocational education for the handicapped in Texas, (2) develop guidelines for the Texas Education Agency to use in evaluating pilot proposals for training the handicapped under provisions of the Vocational Education Amendments of 1968, and (3)…

This manual is intended to aid extension personnel in obtaining local support through written proposals. The following topics are discussed: (1) reasons for a written proposal; (2) factors to consider in planning proposals; (3) strategy for proposal development--organization structure, writing the proposal, objectives of the proposed project,…

The study of guidance systems in Scottish secondary schools is interesting especially for its relationship to organizational theory. On the one hand is the development of personal, caring relationships between students and teachers; on the other hand, the problems of institutionalizing this system within the bureaucratized context of large…

Presents a model proposal for developing cooperative work experience for students that is directed toward large corporations and state and local administrators. (LRA)

This is one in a series of five guidebooks on partnerships between aging agencies and businesses. The guidebook provides practical information to assist state and local aging agencies in developing strategic relationships with businesses in their communities. The focus is on how to craft an overall partnership strategy that provides the framework…

This guidebook provides practical information to assist state and local aging agencies in developing strategic relationships with businesses in their communities. It focuses on the experiences of those state agencies and Area Agencies on Aging that are actively working with local employers and it presents a framework for other agencies. The book…

The National Science Foundation (NSF) Act of 1950 (as amended) authorizes and directs the foundation to initiate and support: basic research; programs to strengthen the research potential; and science, mathematics, and engineering education programs at all levels. The Division of Teacher Preparation and Enhancement supports model preservice and…