Attempting to apply a sociological understanding of voluntary associations to the development of a practical model for rural community education, this paper is based on the assumptions that: there are a number of present-day educational needs which traditional systems of postsecondary education are not designed to meet; implications of this…

The recruitment and selection of a new superintendent is a difficult and time-consuming task. It is the single most critical responsibility of a school board. The decision will ultimately affect the entire education program of the district. Careful and thoughtful preparation, definition of orderly and effective procedures, conformity with ethical…

The speaker outlines the steps involved in planning and implementing a needs assessment program. He emphasizes the hiring of a consultant and the involving of parents, students, teachers, and other members of the community in the planning process. (IRT)

The purpose of this guide, the first of 12 volumes, is to help Connecticut's school districts comply with state legislative mandates for instruction in 11 required subject areas. The first volume assists districts in developing local curriculum guides. Each subsequent volume will cover one of the subject areas. After explaining the purpose of the…

This resource manual is designed to assist new and veteran board members in becoming effective and meaningful contributors to the community mental health center (CMHC) program. The materials summarize the growth and development of the CMHC concept and the services required by law and address the process of building and organizing the…

Written in English and Spanish, the handbook is intended to (1) provide useful information from numerous sources to school administrators, education program staff, and home-school liaison personnel; and (2) assist school staff in informing migrant parents about their rights and responsibilities, both as members of parent advisory councils (PACs)…

Participants in the learning session described will become familiar with successful public participation strategies and learn about the role of advisory groups in developing public participation programs. The manual is designed to guide instructors who will facilitate the 65-minute session for citizen groups. A slide-tape program is available to…

A study was developed in an effort to generate a series of reports dealing with assessment, evaluation, reaction, and design of secondary education programs in the Canadian province of Ontario. The study objectives included: (1) defining educational goals commensurate with student ability; (2) preparing students for the future; (3) reassessing…

An examination of several school systems across the country offering community education programs provided information for this report on successful management techniques and unique program ideas, featuring tips from experts and a number of "how-to" suggestions. Drawing particularly on the experiences of administrators with programs in Flint,…

This conference report covers the Comprehensive and Employment Training Act Amendments 1978 to provide improved employment and training services. The first two-thirds of the report presents each of the eight titles comprising the amendments. Title 1 covers the administrative provisions, both organizational and general. Title 2 on comprehensive…

Preceding a list of fifty ways to use advisory committees more effectively is a discussion on the expanding roles of vocational education and their advisory councils and on their relationship as a team. The list is intended to assist vocational instructors and administrators and is not meant to be exhaustive. The following ten examples are…

This guide serves as an introduction to six competency-based vocational administrator modules (CE 016 506-511). The major components of a module are discussed and explanations provided as to how learning experiences are sequenced, how activities can be structured to meet each learner's individual needs, and why the final experience requires that…

This document provides step-by-step instructions for completing a school district master plan. It can be used by administrative personnel to pull together those policies, procedures, and criteria that can enhance an effective working partnership between school and district. The document uses boldface, italic type to identify instructions set forth…

One- to six-page summaries are presented of fifty-six 1977 annual reports of the State Advisory Councils on Vocational Education. Most of the summaries, arranged in alphabetical order, address the effectiveness of vocational education programs, services, and activities in meeting the objectives as set forth in the state plan and recommend changes…

A study was undertaken to investigate the role of state boards and systems of higher education in the statewide coordination and funding of public senior academic libraries. Data and information were gathered during the fall of 1976 and the summer of 1977 from on-site interviews with staff members of boards and systems of higher education in ten…