This manual provides a systematic method for administrators and child welfare specialists to assess a child welfare service delivery system. The management of child welfare programs is considered within the framework of five management functions: planning, resource development, implementation, monitoring and evaluation. The manual contains seven…

Described are the essential concepts included in the subject model. Analysis of the systems approach to the model is presented along with discussions of its applicability to problem solving and decision making, energy-environmental career decisions, lifestyle assessment, and environmental worldviews. Also included are: (1) discussions of…

These instructional materials on Japanese Americans for elementary students were developed through the K.E.Y.S. project (Knowledge of English Yields Success). Information is included on early immigrants, their historical and cultural background, and current problems of Japanese Americans. Resource guides describe the purpose of the unit, how to…

This annotated list of resources for the bilingual and bicultural education of Puerto Rican children in grades kindergarten through 6 covers the following areas: (1) print resources, including children's literature and historical and descriptive works for teacher and student use; (2) nonprint resources; and (3) professional resources, including…

This annotated list of resources for the bilingual and bicultural education of Mexican American children in grades kindergarten through 6 covers the following areas: (1) print resources, including children's literature and historical and descriptive works for teacher and student use; (2) nonprint resources; and (3) professional resources,…

This staff development module is designed to: (1) introduce significant facts basic to understanding the cultural and historical heritage of three Asian-American cultures; (2) develop an accurate knowledge and awareness of the experiences of Asian-Americans; and (3) relate the geography and past history of China, Korea, and Japan to the United…

Part of a series designed to assist California school districts with the implementation of career education in K-12, this resource guide covers the wealth of experience and information available from government resources at the local, state, and federal levels and from resources in the community. Sources are listed that offer access to materials…

A PROJECT WAS UNDERTAKEN TO DEVELOP A CAMPUS ORGANIZATION RESPONSIBLE FOR INSTRUCTIONAL RESOURCES AND THE DEVELOPMENT OF PLANS FOR IMPLEMENTING THE PROJECT IN TERMS OF THE NECESSARY STAFF, SPACE, FACILITIES, BUDGET, AND ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE. AN EQUALLY IMPORTANT, CONCURRENT TASK WAS TO INVOLVE THE FACULTY IN PLANNING FOR THE USE OF…

MATERIALS CURRENTLY AVAILABLE FROM 78 PUBLISHERS FOR USE IN THE TEACHING OF READING ARE CLASSIFIED AND DESCRIBED ACCORDING TO TITLE, TYPE, READING DIFFICULTY, INTEREST LEVEL, AND SKILL DEVELOPMENT. NO EVALUATIVE JUDGMENTS WERE MADE. CITED MATERIALS INCLUDE BASAL READING MATERIALS, SPECIFIC READING SKILL MATERIALS, AND REMEDIAL AND DEVELOPMENTAL…

AN EIGHTH GRADE UNIT GUIDE ON OCEANOLOGY HAS BEEN DEVELOPED BY THE CARTERET COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS OF BEAUFORT, NORTH CAROLINA. NARRATIVE AND DIAGRAMMATIC DESCRIPTIONS DEAL WITH VARIOUS OCEAN PHENOMENA, SUCH AS TIDES, WAVES, CURRENTS, OCEAN FLOORS, BEACHES, ETC. CLASS QUESTIONS AND DISCUSSION QUESTIONS ARE PROVIDED AT THE END OF EACH SECTION OF THE…

Approximately 230 books, articles, and resource materials are cited in this annotated bibliography of materials for English as a second language classes. Specific materials listed are: elementary reading materials; kits for elementary students on language, science and math, and songs and music; stories; Spanish texts; and English grammar texts and…

This annual publication includes cumulative indexes to the Fall 1967 -Summer 1968 issues of the quarterly publications: "Abstracts of Instructional Materials in Vocational and Technical Education" (AIM) and "Abstracts of Research and Related Materials in Vocational and Technical Education," (ARM) published by the Educational Resources Information…

This document is Part II of a two-part project whose object was to identify children's sequential development from birth through age seven and to identify the materials which would be used to strengthen or initiate a behavioral facet. The materials surveyed for potential use with preschool children are described as ranging from standard toys…

Presented as a record of volunteer activities, this handbook is intended for the use of school administrators, teachers, and/or counselors who may wish to use volunteers in a school-community, career-guidance program. Possible activities may range from a simple vocational information center to a multi-faceted year-round program. The purpose of the…

This manual sets forth the affirmative action policies of the Ventura County Community College District (California). It includes: (1) a summary of pertinent affirmative action law; (2) policy statements, objectives, and timetables; (3) a list of the duties and responsibilities of the affirmative action officer; (4) methods of implementing…