The document is a summary report of the provisions of Title V, Economic Opportunity Act, and the organization and implementation of subsequent programs. The Act was designed to expand the opportunities for constructive work experience and needed training for persons who were unable to support or care for themselves or their families. The document…

Contents of this compendium of technical reports on 1969-1970 Los Angeles City School programs funded under ESEA Title 1 are organized by division. Division of Elementary Education programs include reading, mathematics, English as a second language, teacher-librarian, pre-kindergarten, kindergarten, Follow Through, Intergroup Relations, Parent…

A description of the pre-school program for migrant children in the State of Washington was 1 of 34 papers prepared for the White House Conference on Children (December 1970). The project serves approximately 400 migrant children ranging in age from 1 month to 6 years in 9 day-care centers operated by an organization called Northwest Rural…

The document is designed to assist individuals seeking federal scholarships for professional training in the education of handicapped children. Information is provided defining handicapped children, the purposes of scholarships, types of scholarships available, and payment of tuition and fees. Also, details are given regarding who may receive a…

Contents of this report on a fictitiously named (Harold County) project, prepared as a guide in applying for Title III ESEA funding consideration, are in five parts. Part I projects basic ESEA statistical information, including budget, school enrollment, project participation, staff members engaged, personnel for administration and implementation…

Contents of this report on a followup of a fictitiously named (Harold County) model project, prepared as a guide in applying for Title III ESEA funding consideration, include the following topics: description of existing program; introduction to Follow Through proposal; special adaptations; objectives of the program; student composition;…

This manual is a guide to help individuals, community and state groups concerned with the problems of young children locate specific kinds of federal programs. Specific section headings of the manual are: Child Care and Early Childhood Education, Health, Medical, and Welfare Services, Individual Grants Programs, Training Programs, Food and…

The Manpower Administration maintains manpower programs and develops manpower plans and policy through its constituent bureaus or offices: Bureau of Apprenticeship and Training, Bureau of Work-Training Programs, Bureau of Employment Security, Office of Manpower Policy, Evaluation and Research (since absorbed as the administrations staff), and…

This section of the Proceedings of the 20th Annual Winter Meeting of the Industrial Relations Research Association consists of three papers on aspects of manpower education. A Boston study on training of tool and die makers sought to ascertain which of several identifiable training paths was most productive in terms of worker performance. It found…

An evaluation of the College Aides Program in Baltimore, Maryland, public schools was prepared by an independent agency. This program, funded under Title I of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act, offers low income college students the opportunity for full time study by providing part time jobs. Students from Morgan State College were…

The main focus of this ESEA Title I program review and forward look is on problem areas the National Advisory Council on the Education of Disadvantaged Children has identified since its first report in 1966, which the Council feels seems to deserve the early attention of a new Administration and Congress. Major recommendations are as follows: (1)…

Results are presented of a study on ways of using private vocational schools for training disadvantaged persons. The potential social role of these schools is considered first, followed by advantages to students and employers because of the schools' flexible operation and organization, progress toward better evaluation of schools through voluntary…

This conference enabled operators of training programs for separating servicemen to "talk shop" among themselves and with outside supporting agencies and organizations, both public and private. Panel discussions and speeches dealt with such matters as local administration of the TRANSITION Program; counseling and placement (including the…

In January 1970, the Department of Labor restructured its Neighborhood Youth Corps (NYC) out-of-school program and made age limits for entering the program more restrictive. Education, skill training, and work experience were emphasized. The restructured NYC-2 program was carried out in urban or growth areas, but the original NYC-1 program was…

Title I of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) is the largest Federal aid to education program. Public Law 89-10 did not limit the kinds of services which could be provided with Title I funds. It is important that parents understand what Title I is all about. As members of the advisory council and even as taxpayers, they must see…