The ground terminals for the Satellite Technology Demonstration were more expensive to install than was anticipated because crews forced to make numerous visits to each site. Delays were caused by delinquent deliveries and by malfunctions in some of the subsystems. Insufficient time was allowed for trouble shooting, and consequently, additional…

The document contains optical scannable forms for some of the instruments in the Input and Process Batteries, and guidelines for administration of the instruments in the Input Batteries of the Management Information System for Occupational Education (MISOE) Sample Data Systems. Input information describes the characteristics of the students at…

The reporting booklet is required by the Census Data System (CDS) of the Management Information System for Occupational Education (MISOE); it contains the reporting forms which collect student data that are available at the end of the school year, such as completors, dropouts, transfers, and repeaters, by department, and student enrollment in…

The reporting booklet is required by the Census Data System (CDS) of the Management Information System for Occupational Education (MISOE); it contains the reporting forms which collect expenditure data by department at the end of the school year. CDS, one of two major subsystems of the integrated management information system, was developed to…

This program, in two sections, provides a concise introduction to Transactional Analysis (TA) and some practical applications for its use in the field of career development. Lectures and demonstrations show how Transactional Analysis techniques were used in initiating Career Development Programs with teachers, parents, and students. The…

As older adult organizations stretch to meet the needs of a growing older adult client population, these Senior Citizen Centers, clubs and other programs are increasingly unable to understand and control their internal as well as external environments. Organizational Development, a body of applied behavioral science techniques, can help older…

As older adult organizations stretch to meet the needs of a growing older adult client population, these Senior Citizen Centers, clubs and other programs are increasingly unable to understand and contol their internal as well as external environments. Organizational Development, a body of applied behavioral science techniques, can help older adult…

This is the final report of one of three studies in an overall project entitled "Evaluation of Bilingual Education Programs." The objectives of this study were to: (1) identify and recommend as exemplary up to 10 bilingual education programs for submission to the Dissemination Review Panel (DRP) of the Education Division, DHEW, and (2)…

This is a report on a pilot project in occupational exploratory training sponsored by Canada Manpower. The project is an attempt to cope with the problems of Manpower clients who are undecided about an occupational goal, and to help prevent the placement of clients in programs unsuited to them. This report provides a background to the project,…

This catalogue contains descriptions of 17 successful education programs developed in New Jersey public schools and validated by U.S. Office of Education Standards. Most programs are funded to offer dissemination services and/or materials to educators. Programs discussed are the following: (a) Academic Advancement Program: Mathematics; (b) Project…

The Alaska earthquake of March 27, 1964, had devastating effects upon the population and business economy of the entire South Central Alaska region. The project was devised to offer immediate rehabilitation planning and services for the area and to develop new and extended services consistent with the regrowth of the general economic community.…

Libraries and information centers are rapidly becoming an integral part of American Indian life. Individuals, organizations, and tribes are recognizing that libraries and the information services they offer are necessary to meet Indian goals. Although these goals vary widely from improved access to education, cultural information, information on…

This guide discusses the purposes as well as priorities and potential of the Exemplary Programs and Project Section of the 1968 amendments to the Vocational Education Act, describes considerations in developing exemplary programs at all educational levels, and suggests administrative strategies for program and project implementation. Some major…

Recognizing the need for more manpower in preventive mental health, this project sought to demonstrate the feasibility of training police in techniques of intervention in family disturbances, in order to improve mental health and reduce violence. After 2 months of preparation, including a 160-hour on-campus course, the 18 police volunteers were…

Contained in this report are brief descriptions of 68 innovative vocational education programs which are presently underway in 42 states. These resumes are intended to help State leadership personnel in planning improved vocational programs. (BH)