Designed to aid States in planning and developing two-year post-high school programs in veterinary science technology, the curriculum guide presents a suggested curriculum for a training program in veterinary science technology, with an option in meat inspection and regulatory technology effective in the fourth semester of the training period.…

Opening with a discussion of the rationale of a school-based job placement program, the school's responsibilities, and student needs, the paper focuses on the organization of a placement service, the major functions of the job placement coordinator, and testing services. Organizational considerations include: labor laws, scope of service, the…

The career orientation program exposes students to specific jobs and occupations within the 15 U. S. Office of Education job clusters and continues the emphasis on seven, broad, student-centered career development components begun in the K-6 portion of the program. A plan is proposed whereby the 15 clusters are covered in the teachers' area of…

The three year Career Education Program in South Dakota has two major objectives to be accomplished on a Statewide basis: (1) to help all public and private schools in South Dakota implement career education programs, and (2) to provide every student in the State an opportunity to develop self-awareness, favorable work attitudes, and career…

After a discussion of Arizona Indian reservations and population, employment on reservations, economic developments, and Indian status in the job market, the 1969 annual report of the Arizona State Employment Service (ASES) describes the services it has provided for Arizona Indians. Also described are services provided to the Indians by agencies…

Contracted by the Select Council on Post-High School Education in Florida with the Southern Regional Education Board, this study was designed to provide information and observations which the Council could use in formulating suggestions and recommendations for the special post-high school educational needs of Negro students. The issues to which…

An exploratory study was conducted to obtain information regarding staff requirements in small tumor registry centers, involving a brief analysis of existing tumor registry centers and exploration of training and organizational factors that might be associated with establishing new centers. Activities performed by tumor registry personnel were…

The proceedings include the following: three papers on state finance; six on state legislation; 10 on state, county, and community resources; two on special education administration; seven on recruitment problems and training of personnel; and 11 on curriculum and program planning. Keynote and banquet addresses treat administrative problems and…

This compilation of reports from the states, the District of Columbia, and the outlying areas describes the 1967 fiscal year of operation under the Vocational Education Act of 1963. The states report that with increased federal, state, and local funding they have expanded programs, constructed new facilities and additions to existing facilities,…

This document includes the papers presented at an inservice training institute for planners from State education agencies. Guidelines concerning information analysis techniques and basic pupil, personnel, and fiscal information needs are covered in papers by Stanley Hecker, John J. Stiglmeier, Paul Bethke, Robert L. Hopper, and Burton D. Friedman.…

The work of six citizen task forces in comprehensive planning for vocational rehabilitation in one region in Ohio is described. Their combined findings are summarized and recommendations presented in the areas of facilities and programs, personnel, coordination, public information, and finance. The regional study plan is defined in terms of its…

Following an introduction of the systems approach for handling information, a proposal is made for an educational data system for the South Carolina school system. Input data provided by schools, school districts, and professional personnel are to be processed for use primarily by various units of the State Education Department. This department…

State education agencies are concerned with strengthening the international aspects of American education to make the educational experience of future generations more relevant to the realities of present and projected populations and economic conditions in both developed and less developed areas of the world. This document discusses the necessity…

Rules and regulations governing education of the gifted in North Carolina precede an outline of screening and identification procedures. The question of ability grouping is explored through a review of eight research studies and articles. Questions and answers are used to present information on the gifted to parents, and the selection of teachers,…

The University of Houston examined continuing education programs in Texas, evaluated long range needs for them, and suggested methods of support. For the Texas College and University System, continuing education is defined as organized educational programs for adults appropriate to, and under the control of, the university, college, or junior…