In this paper, a general conceptual framework for the role of consultant in the Bureau of Program Development and Diffusion as an education extension agent is presented. The key elements of the definition are (1) service, (2) local school system advocacy, and (3) developmental leadership. The operational definitions for each are viewed as…

This monograph discusses the question of flexibility as permitted by the standards of the National Council of Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE), a question of concern to educators eager to meet the standards and to satisfy the needs of school personnel. Flexibility is defined, and the purpose and design of NCATE standards discussed.…

This document discusses the problems and prospects of developing an open classroom based on an actual experience. The document is divided into sections of preservice concerns and in-service development. The former treats such topics as open education readings; school visitations, needed facilities; and planning, organizing, implementing, and…

The booklet contains suggestions for planning and conducting an effective inservice teacher-training workshop for special or regular classroom teachers. Considered are ways to communicate with teachers; set objectives; promote active participation, discussion, variety, and respect for participants; organize; provide models and clear directions;…

Career Guidance and job placement are integral elements of the career education concept. Career decision making, a major component, includes learning about self, the world of work, and the interrelationship of these factors. The total professional staff, including a placement coordinator, should be involved in a team approach to serve all…

This study marks the completion of basic research and analysis for a proposed regional college of veterinary medicine to serve the New England states and New Jersey. Following introductory material, procedures for collection and analysis of data are discussed. Chapters cover programs for fulfilling regional needs, size and organization of the…

Cost analysis is of interest for: its operating and management uses within each institution; its help in providing critical inputs for planning; making major changes in capacity, program structure, or institutional policies; its uses in obtaining comparisons between institutions which help in sharing insights about what targets to set for…

The focus of the Fifth Community College Conference was on community college planning. The papers in these proceedings are: "Community College Planning and the Omnibus Higher Education Bill" by Dr. Joe B. Rushing, and "Community College Planning: The Changing Scene" by Dr. Leland L. Medsker. In addition, discussion summaries of six summary…

This guide is intended to assist educators in establishing and organizing consumer education programs for Americans beyond the high school years. It is primarily a tool for tailoring basic consumer curricula to the special characteristics and needs of adult students. Suggestions are given for possible content areas, illustrations are given of…

The study and evaluation of migrant education in Texas is the beginning of a program to provide relevant information for critical decisions concerning priorities, program planning, and program management. Of the 90 Texas schools studied, 45 had specially-funded programs for migrant children. Historical and background information for migrants in…

This is the final report on the project to design new patterns for training research and development (R&D) personnel in education; the project was conducted by a consortium of educational agencies coordinated throught the Learning Research and Development Center, University of Pittsburgh. The report is bound in eight sections: goals and activities…

A monograph, which is the first written description of a state-wide application of systematic planning based upon the concepts of corporate and conglomerate long-range planning, is presented. The six-year planning process of the Washington State community college system embraces a four-phase sequence of activities. Phase I involves the development…

The institutional goals, students, programs and services, personnel and organization, instruction, facilities and finances, and community relations of the community college as they relate to the community college reading center are discussed. (Not available in hard copy because of marginal legibility of original document.) (DB)

The second of a two volume series contains 1974 Florida Department of Education guidelines to assist local school districts in planning instructional programs for all exceptional students. The guidelines for developing criteria and procedures in each area of exceptionality are said to be based on proposed definitions for State Board of Education…

This booklet describes three legislative bills to reform existing federal manpower programs. The proposals share an emphasis on a single comprehensive manpower program for the disadvantaged, using state and local planning of flexible programs to meet local needs. A combination of the three proposals is recommended. (BH)