The CET (Civil Engineering Technology) project was a statewide curriculum development effort to develop an instructional format to train civil engineering technicians in South Carolina. It was designed to: (1) identify specific job competencies; (2) develop an individualized, self-paced instructional format complete with software and equipment;…

Seven articles comprise an overview of social studies teaching in Indiana. Content includes a definition of the social studies, applications of Indiana law to social studies, textbook adoption procedures, K-12 curriculum trends, state organizations related to social studies, print and media resources, and suggestions for finding teaching jobs in…

Business and industry have compounded corporate isolationism by creating a laissez-faire relationship with education, according to the author, who says that career education can be an educational strategy to improve community participation as well as the quality of education. To illustrate he describes a Colorado model for community-education…

Primary prevention has to be done as a total community approach involving all systems in a person's life, if it is to be done well. An Oregon pilot program of community primary prevention demonstration projects is used to illustrate this philosophy. (Author/MJB)

The authors cite the potential of recent court decisions regarding the rights of institutionalized retarded persons for bankrupting states such as Alabama, which must meet minimum standards. (CL)

Gives lists, under the names of the various states of the Federal Republic of Germany, of the most important state institutions and publications concerned with curricula, chiefly in English and French, but also in Spanish, Italian, Russian and Dutch. (Text is in German.) (IFS/WGA)

A training program for instructional materials selection has been implemented by the Florida Department of Education. Nine instructional modules and a trainer's guide have been developed and are used for training members of state and district level instructional materials councils. Reactions to the program have been positive. (MES)

The authors describe two career guidance program models, the Whitman Center model and the Van Buren model, that incorporate key elements of Michigan's "Career Plan for the Life Span" theme. Both models provide comprehensive career services and experiences to youth and adults. (CH)

Wisconsin educational services for visually-impaired students include the Wisconsin School for the Visually Handicapped, the Educational Services Center for the Visually Impaired, and the Instructional Resource Center. (CB)

Reports results from a survey of 421 two-year postsecondary educational institutions concerning their involvement in state or regional economic development. Questions focused on organizing, promotion, mission statements, policies, personnel, activities, linkages, and acceptance. Tables report specific results for many questions. (CH)

Examines the background and development of a comprehensive plan designed to improve library service in Pennsylvania. The ACCESS Pennsylvania agenda is described, together with obstacles to its success, particularly funding problems. The effects of the agenda on special libraries are also discussed. (3 references) (MES)

A Mississippi model for developing a professional teacher education core is reported as well as an accompanying automated student performance monitoring system. It is noted that state process and performance standards, observational performance assessments, and national test content were used to determine program content and outcomes. (CB)

A statewide "Dialogue in Education" in Minnesota--beginning with "town meetings"--has helped policymakers to find strategies and programs to focus on adults' and students' objectives. Citizens' priorities include the basic skills, maintaining the current curriculum, and improved graduation competencies. (CJH)

Relates experiences and impressions gained from visiting rural primary schools in Victoria, Australia, as a science consultant. Concludes that the schools are functional, well cared for, and a pleasant, active center of rural communities. (BRR)

Describes two Arkansas and Maryland elementary schools--studied by the Education Commission of the States--that developed effective instructional improvement programs despite minimal budget and staff. Concludes that state education agencies can significantly improve schools through training programs that transcend traditional teacher-administrator…