This workshop addresses the application process for capital improvement funding from the state, e.g., who should apply, applicant eligibility and evaluation criteria, the types of funding available, and project specifics to be included in application submissions. The evaluation and scoring process of applications is explained followed by the…

This list of program types and keywords (with codes) was prepared for program officers at the National Endowment for the Humanities, the National Institute of Education, and the National Science Foundation to use when preparing program announcements and requests for proposals. Staff persons responsible for screening such documents at colleges and…

In perceiving a correlated arts program as the foundation for an art centered curriculum the author demonstrated a few examples of an interrelated arts approach. (Author/RK)

Article evaluated the role of the teacher in a changing society and proposed a pilot project for retraining teaching staff. (Author/RK)

In view of differences of opinion as to what is meant by quality goals, this article approached the problem of quality through considering procedures. (Author/RK)

"Learnfare" is a term applied to the mandating of school attendance for teen parents and/or school age dependent children in households receiving Aid to Families with Dependent Children (AFDC) benefits as a condition of continued eligibility. This idea emanates from policymakers' concern about high truancy and dropout rates generally,…

This eight-module unit was designed to acquaint the grantsperson with the proposal-writing process in relationship to the proposal narrative. Each module states its goal and objectives, and most discuss teaching strategies and include handouts. Module I, "Learning the Language of Grantsmanship," includes a pre- and post-test, a study guide, and a…

The guide is designed as a tool that can be used to write a proposal for funding from Public Law (PL) 89-313 (which amended the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965). Grant awards under PL 89-313 are available to eligible State-operated and State-supported agencies serving handicapped children. After an overall needs assessment, the…

This annotated bibliography focuses on two important aspects of the fund-seeking process: locating agencies whose interests and goals are similar to those of the proposed project, and preparing a written proposal which is tailored to meet the particular funding requirements of the chosen funding agency. The 33-citation first section emphasizes…

Article provided a series of recommendations for the revitalization of the university as a center for preparing teachers. (Author/RK)

Discussed course offerings of the Learning Community of Princeton H. S., which attempted to involve both staff and students in learning experiences by working together as a community. (Author/RK)

Article provided three main aspects basic for a program designed to improve listening instruction and experience for elementary students. (Author/RK)

The proposals of this segment have been designed to help the elementary school child learn to evaluate the motive or intent of speakers. (Author)

Described a program designed to stimulate teacher involvement and to break down isolation within the profession. This program provided opportunities for important initiatives in the furtherance of the teacher's professional development. (Author/RK)

Needs assessment activities are presented as a basis for gathering information essential to program development, revision, and evaluation and include surveys of trends advocated by national authorities and consumers and identification of needs of students and local school systems. These data form the basis for developing program objectives in a…