The overall purpose of this study was to test the efficacy of a proposed theoretical model of leadership in educational organizations. Specifically, the study's purposes were: (1) to evaluate the descriptive, explanative, and predictive characteristics of the theoretical model for administrator effectiveness; (2) to refine and elaborate the model…

Problems which arise in school library media centers are considered, using the case study method. The 30 case studies cover: problems in child management; the librarian's role in reading instruction and guidance, and in teaching library skills; conflicting opinions on the management and objectives of the media center; the librarian's role and job…

A comprehensive listing is provided of the specific needs for research on instructional systems development which have been identified by the authors of 2,692 pertinent articles. These articles were selected and abstracted for a basic file of technical information on instructional system development. Since some articles date back as far as 1953,…

The basic goal of the Texas Child Migrant Programs is to implement a comprehensive and total educational program that will help develop the migrant children's highest potential and will prepare them to take their place in the mainstream of the educational program. This bulletin is published as an information source for participating school…

Guidelines for World Studies, Checklist for World Studies, and Guidelines for Selecting World Studies Materials and Resources assist in setting goals and objectives, determining priorities in schools, and deciding materials and programs most appropriate for each situation. The World Studies Guidelines provide information about the processes,…

The annotated listing of books and periodicals is intended for librarians and for educators interested in building a basic economics library at the secondary or college level. Most of the materials cited were published in the 1970's, with a few dating from the 1960's. In addition to full bibliographic information, including price, a purchase…

Ankole District, Uganda, is typical of many developing areas of Africa, characterized by rapid population change (a result of both growth and redistribution), inadequate school provision, and severe financial constraints. The study relates the present patterns and organization of elementary and secondary level educational provision to the existing…

The person who considers himself an educational leader must be able to do more than merely hold the position. The power of position cannot be ignored, but by itself, that power is inadequate. The leader must be able to develop insights and talents for delegating authority while looking at alternatives in any situation, communicating effectively,…

To prepare for an increased interest in Black Studies, Afro-American Culture, and materials about the disadvantaged, the Institute on the Selection, Organization and Use of Materials By and About the Negro conducted a concentrated six-week program for 26 academic librarians. The main objective was to prepare the participants to select, organize…

The study sought to determine the role of transition literature in the English language arts curriculum as practiced in Indiana junior and senior high schools in grades 7-10. The study was limited to a random sampling among 211 Indiana senior high schools and their feeder junior high schools. Both language arts teachers and students were…

The publication is the third of a series of four volumes on educational innovation and deals with change at the school level. Case studies are presented on deliberate educational innovations in five secondary schools: Contesthorpe College, United Kindgom; the Experimental Gymnasium, Norway; Thornlea School, Canada; Rodovre School, Denmark; and…

This handbook is designed to help school officials interpret the Title I, 1965 Elementary Secondary Education Act regulations affecting the selection of target areas and to apply them in a manner most appropriate to their particular circumstances. It should help officials designate eligible attendance areas and select project areas, using the best…

The report is an evaluation of the economic content and teaching strategies of social studies textbooks that are used in grades one through six. The study, supported by the Sears-Roebuck Foundation, was part of a kindergarten through grade twelve assessment of the treatment of economics in social studies textual materials made under the direction…

The fifteen papers in this resource guide are grouped into four sections. Section one contains formulations of the basic rationale for screen education and descriptions of new concepts and approaches to film study. Section two presents a definition of the elements involved in filmmaking and viewing, and it describes several model programs which…

This four-part guide outlines suggestions for the integration of minority studies into the curriculum of Kansas schools. Part 1, a discussion of how materials by and about minorities failed to be included in past curriculums, is presented with a plea for their inclusion in the future. Guidelines for incorporating minority studies into existing…