Listed here in brief form are the provisions concerning vocational education in the Education Amendments of 1976. Amounts authorized through fiscal 1982 are shown in an accompanying table. (Editor/HD)

This "snapshot" presents a review of a new family literacy handbook. Edited by Dr. Barbara Wasik of the FPG Child Development Institute, "The Handbook of Family Literacy" provides scholars, students, policymakers and practitioners (both inside and outside the field) with a valuable snapshot of its current boundaries and rapidly growing content.…

This document begins with a brief overview of what assessment is, including a definition, purpose, brief history, and important process considerations in creating a successful and effective assessment effort on each campus. The three key questions in creating an effective assessment for each school are: (1) what do faculty members expect students…

This book helps school administrators redesign the professional development model to better reflect the relevant issues and realities of today's schools. Using the metaphor of architecture, the book outlines innovative ways to create and implement such a transformation and highlights the rationale behind why these changes are so crucial. It also…

The ASCA National Model reflects a comprehensive approach to program foundation, delivery, management and accountability. The model provides the mechanism with which school counselors and school counseling teams will design, coordinate, implement, manage and evaluate their programs for students' success. The publication provides a framework for…

This how-to guide and resource book is designed to help in planning educational and training programs for adults in settings from the corporate sector to educational organizations. Chapters 1-3 lay the groundwork for the rest of the guide by introducing the 12-component Interactive Model of Program Planning. Chapter 1 describes adult programs and…

This manual was designed to assist museums in becoming accessible to all individuals, including people with disabilities, in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act 1990 (ADA). Following an introduction that addresses museum attendance, accessibility, universal design, and different types of disabilities, chapter 1, "ADA Basics…

The Community Education Program has created a series of publications detailing successful local community education programs that have dealt with specific problem areas such as citizen participation, child abuse, and programs for dropouts. This document presents the Upper Arlington, Ohio community education program that addressed use of excess…

Current educational reform initiatives could be strengthened by more actively involving students in teaching younger students with the collaboration of teachers and other adults. This handbook for teachers, students, and parents provides information about training and providing opportunities for students to tutor younger students. The book shows…

This final report discusses the activities and outcomes of the Oregon Building Capacity for Sustainable Change (BCSC) Project. This project provided a unique and comprehensive alternative professional development strategy for increasing the capacity of families and educators to effectively design, deliver, and continuously improve supported,…

Discusses a continuing education program designed for employed scientists and engineers by the Applied Physics Laboratory Evening College Center of the Johns Hopkins University. Included are questionnaire results obtained from students and nine-year statistics for program growth. (CC)

Described are procedures developed and used in individualized language training programs for preschool, postrubella, hearing impaired children. (Author/GW)

A report of the Seminar Program, a regularly scheduled series of small group discussions led by school counselors during the school day. (RD)