This handbook has been developed as a guide for a self-appraisal of a kindergarten curriculum. It contains sections that help individuals develop a philosophy of and rationale for a kindergarten program; formulate a checklist that shows the outcomes expected of children at the conclusion of the kindergarten program; list the curriculum areas of…

Two definitions most often used by adult educators to describe competency-based adult education (CBAE) are one posited by Spady (1977) and another formulated by state adult basic education directors. The first, a "prescriptive-consensual" definition, describes conditions of a phenomenon (CBAE) and relies on the experience of acknowledged experts,…

This instrument was developed to assist Ohio schools in their endeavors to improve the secondary school program in foreign languages. The checklist is organized into seven major categories (philosophy, organization and administration, class management and instruction, staff, curriculum, facilities and equipment, and evaluation) which represent…

A checklist and breakdown of skills for banking, maintenance, and work adjustment are presented for mentally retarded students in a work activity center. Banking is arranged in skills in the following areas: operating a calculator and understanding procedures for a checking and savings account (deposit slips, money oders, withdrawals). Maintenance…

This checklist, one of seven related documents, presents the basic steps recommended for use by a project coordinator or steering committee during the implementation of a new project or program. The steps are divided into three major sections, implementation readiness, preimplementation, and implementation. Each section includes the steps, with…

This manual, one of seven related documents, provides step-by-step guidance in decision-making to help school officials implement a newly adopted program. Part 1--preimplementation--looks at the people, resources, and processes necessary for effective implementation planning. Part 2--implementation--outlines a sequence of steps and tasks for…

A procedure was devised to assess the degree of reliability and validity of a behavior rating scale checklist used to evaluate parents' training skills with handicapped infants. Reliability was tested by independent observers viewing videotapes of training sessions and filling out checklist ratings of the parents' behaviors. Validity was assessed…

This review of evaluation guidelines and checklists for career education programs begins with a scenario illustrating some ways inadequate evaluations can cause projects to fail. A checklist of thirteen critical questions is suggested: (1) what type of evaluation is needed? (purpose); (2) who should the evaluation serve? (audience); (3) what…

A checklist with five major categories is presented and discussed for its use in planning and carrying out an assessment program. Three other outlines are briefly presented for comparison: Stufflebeam's Meta-Evaluation Criteria; Scriven's Checklist for Evaluating Products, Producers, and Proposals; and Stake's Table of Contents for a Final…

The booklet contains procedures from Project CHILD for identifying learning disabled (LD) children with language difficulties. Project CHILD is a research effort to validate identification, intervention, and teacher education programs for use with language handicapped children. The booklet gives descriptions of the two recommended screening tests…

Provides a checklist for program planning. Includes the following considerations: the place, the room, the people, outside speakers and guests, the program, equipment, and arrangements. (CSS)

Guidelines for principals to measure their own efforts to comply with Title IX guidelines and to provide sex equity for all students and employees. (Author/MLF)

The article discusses the special techniques required for deaf-blind children. (DLS)

Presented is a behavior checklist intended to identify children who require medical or psychiatric evaluation (such as hyperkinetic syndrome, learning disabilities, depression, and psychosis) and that provides a "behavioral cluster" system, as opposed to single-behavior rating methods. (Author)