An overview of recent trends in research on educational innovation contributes to a framework for further analysis. Two basic assumptions made are that innovation depends on multiple factors and that innovation itself is a three-stage process involving initiation, implementation, and incorporation into an organizational structure. The most…

Studies of the use of ethnography as an evaluation tool in large-scale contract research studies were reviewed before data collection and design decisions were finalized in response to a Request for Proposal (RFP). Five tasks had to be accomplished before data collection could begin: study sites were selected, a system for data collection was…

The Educational Services Office (ESO) of the Appalachia Educational Laboratory (AEL) sought an organizational strategy that would improve its ability to meet client demand without sacrificing the integrity of its programs or the fulfillment of its institutional responsibilities. Three alternative organizational strategies were identified:…

A handbook on the organizational structure and management practices of the Literacy Volunteers of America, Inc. (LVA), is presented. An outline of LVA's structure and policies is presented as basic training for leaders before they begin the planning and operational phases. The activity of starting an affiliate is described with respect to interim…

The Wingate High School Bilingual program served 280 limited English speaking Haitian students with Title VII funds. The program, which included students in grades 9 through 12, was designed to offer bilingual instruction and supportive services with the aim of mainstreaming program participants. Students received English as a Second Language…

Four key topics in the implementation of Title II legislation are reviewed: (1) the Congressional intent of the Basic Skills Improvement Program (BSIP) and its two major focuses--demonstration and coordination; (2) what is meant by "basic skills"; (3) expected outcomes for the BSIP; and (4) standards for demonstration projects. Congress…

The following papers are collected here: (1) "Bilingual Program Outcomes" by Wayne Holtzman, Jr.; (2) "Implementation of Bilingual Programs" by Domingo Dominguez; (3) "Language Arts in Bilingual Education" by Betty Mace-Matluck; (4) "Introducing Culture in the Classroom" by Margarita Rivas; (5)…

The manual is designed to assist primarily public school personnel who are involved in the identification and delivery of services to young handicapped children (birth to 5 years old) and their families. An introductory chapter explains the manual's purpose and background. Chapter 2 focuses on child find activities with sections on awareness,…

Intended for use by classroom teachers and supervisors, this paper presents guidelines for implementing a peer tutoring program. The contents provide a definition of peer tutoring, a program rationale, and a list of steps for program implementation. Responsibilities of participating teachers and guidelines for selecting tutors and tutorial…

The document provides guidelines for conducting a workshop for administrators, teachers, and counselors on career education for the hearing impaired student in grades K through 12. Initial chapters address the history and purpose of the workshop; concept outline; instructions for using the manual; selection, registration, and preworkshop…

The paper describes King Edward Campus's (Nova Scotia) Individualized Educational Program for Adults (I.E.P.A.) for learning disabled adults. Sections address the following: program divisions, development of the I.E.P.A., components of the I.E.P.A. committee, the referral process, learning diagnostic services, the learning diagnostician's role,…

The paper explains the design of a national survey which was intended to identify factors associated with variations in the properties and contents of individualized education programs (IEPs); provide descriptive information about the target population; the nature and setting in which special education services are provided to this population;…

Career education has been the focus of substantial thrusts in American education, both at the national and state levels, with program development and experimentation taking place in numerous local education agencies. Intended to aid school superintendents, principals, and career education project personnel in the conceptualization and…

A well-planned job placement program is an essential function of the total career education program of a school. This guide is intended to assist administrators guidance counselors, and vocational educators in identifying substantive problems connected with establishing a job placement program. Included in the guide is a discussion of job…

Resulting in part from a project designed to identify and describe comprehensive programs of excellence in career education this curriculum guide is the second in a series describing current, successful career education practices. Intended for elementary teachers and educators responsible for initiating a career education program at the elementary…