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Bell, Julie Davis – State Legislative Report, 1991
Some common questions that state legislators have about how distance learning can work in their states are explored. Distance learning, once considered strictly a rural education strategy, is now recognized to have the potential to provide solutions to some of the problems states face in delivering quality education to all students. A distance…
Descriptors: Access to Education, Communications Satellites, Computer Assisted Instruction, Distance Education
Axelrad-Lentz, Susan F. – 1996
Michigan lawmakers funded a competitive grant program for school districts to plan and implement extended school year (ESY) programs of 200 days. The primary purpose was to raise academic achievement. In the spring of 1992, 16 diverse school districts were awarded ESY planning grants. Continuation grants funded 2 ESY implementation years, for…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Educational Improvement, Elementary Secondary Education, Extended School Year
New York State Assembly, Albany. – 1995
This report summarizes the activities and achievements of the New York State Assembly's Committee on Higher Education during the 1995 legislative session. The Committee is responsible for the initiation and review of legislation relevant to higher education and the professions in New York State, as well as monitoring the ongoing activities of 39…
Descriptors: Access to Education, American Indians, Budgeting, Community Colleges
Minnesota State Dept. of Jobs and Training, St. Paul. – 1991
Funded by the federal government under Title II-B of the Job Training Partnership Act, Minnesota's 1990 Summer Youth Employment and Training Program (SYETP) served 6,138 young people. The state Minnesota Youth Program (MYP) was authorized by the Youth Employment Act of 1977 and delivered in conjunction with the federally funded SYETP. Surveys were…
Descriptors: Basic Skills, Education Work Relationship, Educational Legislation, Federal Legislation
Wilson, James L. – 1986
This report describes how successful statewide programs of educational standards and assessment are established and briefly discusses causes of program failure. Four key stages characterize effective program establishment: (1) planning, (2) development, (3) implementation, and (4) monitoring. Planning involves interaction among all parties, for…
Descriptors: Accountability, Administrator Responsibility, Board of Education Role, Cooperative Planning
Ohio Historical Society, Columbus. – 1988
This is the second in a series of three reports addressing issues, problems, and potential solutions critical to the development of accessible, affordable, and quality day care in Oregon. At present, the majority of Oregon households have two or more wage earners, and the majority of Oregon children need child care on a daily basis. Priority…
Descriptors: Community Involvement, Costs, Day Care, Delivery Systems
Indiana Governor's Select Advisory Commission for Primary and Secondary Education, Indianapolis. – 1984
This report presents the 1984 recommendations of the Governor's Select Advisory Commission for Primary and Secondary Education for the state of Indiana. These recommendations emphasize four general areas: basic educational outcomes, the financing of schools, personnel efficiency and productivity for achieving excellence, and extensions of learning…
Descriptors: Continuing Education, Curriculum Design, Educational Administration, Educational Improvement
Tyler, Ralph W.; And Others – 1978
The panel which conducted this study was invited by the Florida Teaching Profession--National Education Association (NEA) and the NEA to assess the educational soundness of implementation of the Florida Accountability Act. The panel felt that the overall purpose of the accountability program was praiseworthy, but that the minimum competency…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Academic Standards, Accountability, Basic Skills
ROBY, WALLACE – 1967
THIS REPORT SUMMARIZES EVALUATION OF PROGRAMS FOR DISADVANTAGED CHILDREN AND YOUTH FUNDED UNDER CONNECTICUT PUBLIC ACT 523 IN SCHOOL DISTRICTS IN TOWNS NOT SERVED BY TITLE I OF THE 1965 ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION ACT. IN GENERAL, THE PROGRAMS ATTEMPTED TO IMPROVE THE STUDENTS' READING, LANGUAGE ARTS, AND BASIC SKILLS AND TO CHANGE THEIR…
Descriptors: Ancillary School Services, Ancillary Services, Attitude Change, Basic Skills
Mulholland, Ann M.; Fellendorf, George W. – 1968
State needs in public school education for the hearing impaired and steps in the development of comprehensive state planning are presented along with recommendations of conference participants, a summary report, and models for regional planning, day programs, and the team approach. The interest of the Alexander Graham Bell Association and the U.S.…
Descriptors: Administration, Admission Criteria, Clinical Diagnosis, Community Programs
Dusel, John P., Ed. – 1968
The discussion sessions recorded in this volume cover various aspects of foreign language instruction including (1) the roles of both the state and the individual educator in the promotion of legislation, in the adoption of texts and other instructional materials, and in the development of curriculum, (2) problems of articulation, student…
Descriptors: Articulation (Education), College Language Programs, Conference Reports, Consultants
Maryland Community Coordinated Child Care (4-C) Committee, Baltimore. – 1974
This document represents the first phase of Maryland's comprehensive child development plan. It includes: (1) statistical information on Maryland's children and their families, including population and demographic trends, income, health and social services and out-of-home care programs, (2) a definition of comprehensive child care and child…
Descriptors: Agency Cooperation, Child Abuse, Comprehensive Programs, Coordination
Nyquist, Ewald B. – 1970
The goals of the New York State Department of Education are: (1) to enlarge educational opportunity for the people of the State, (2) to provide the best possible quality in education; and (3) to accomplish those tasks with efficiency, economy, and demonstrable effectiveness. To achieve a society in which each person can realize his potential…
Descriptors: Accreditation (Institutions), Coordination, Degrees (Academic), Educational Cooperation
Gibbons, Patrick – 1968
Laws of Ohio dealing with special education for handicapped and gifted children are presented in the administrative areas of programs, school foundation program, attendance, and related laws. (LE)
Descriptors: Administration, Admission Criteria, Educational Facilities, Educational Finance
Governor's Advisory Committee on Mental Retardation Planning, Austin, TX. – 1966
The Texas state plan of action against mental retardation is presented. Aspects considered include the evolution of the plan, the role of the health services, medical aspects of retardation, education and training, vocational rehabilitation and employment, and social welfare. Also surveyed are the following: residential and day care, manpower,…
Descriptors: Agency Cooperation, Community Programs, Coordination, Day Care
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