The report outlines efforts to meet federal and South Dakota state law requirements in serving handicapped children under 6 years of age. A plan is outlined to coordinate interagency efforts for this population. Activities are listed for three major goals (sample objectives in parentheses): to develop a comprehensive interagency plan for this…

The proposal presented in this article is the outcome of a realistic review of the contemporary status of society and its educational enterprise. In it the author utilized humor and coined words to emphasize his approach to solving university administrative problems. (Author/RK)

Although the author offers no handy formula to determine program effectiveness, she does present an extensive list of statements that can help the school administrator plan program improvement with his music teachers. (Editor)

Article described the variety of projects and the procedures for applying for a grant of the Ethnic Heritage Studies Program which was designed to emphasize comparative studies of ethnic and minority heritages so all persons might better understand each other. (Author/RK)

The Cornell Institute for Occupational Education has developed a system to aid community colleges in planning new vocational education programs. It includes two phases of decision-making and close, logical scrutiny of resources, students, local situations, and employment opportunities. (Author/NHM)

Working class and minority participation in action-learning poses potential problems likely to be overlooked by program planners. This presentation reveals the trouble spots and offers constructive suggestions. (Editor)

The article outlines a specific proposal for an educational radio station, drafted by the Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology (R. M. I. T.), to fill gaps in the current Australian broadcasting structure. The station would provide for student training in both technical and production areas while providing alternative radio for Melbourne and…

This Association of Research Libraries (ARL) kit contains source documents providing information on the general background, statistics/criteria, formulas, and decision-making processes used in the allocation of materials funds in academic libraries. The kit comprises: (1) a working paper on "Guidelines for the Allocation of Library Materials…

Guidelines for the preparation of a distance learning program plan for submission to the Texas Education Agency (TEA) are presented in this document in outline format. Each of the eight topics to be addressed in the plan is described: (1) funding; (2) the operator or agency responsible for program administration; (3) quality factors in content and…

Based on 3-year evaluation of Utah State Office of Education (USOE) programs funded and operated under Title IV of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act, this manual suggests steps and procedures for use by the USOE or other similar agencies responsible for soliciting and reviewing proposals for funding of educational programs. Steps include:…

Information on how to make an application for a Fulbright Award is presented to assist faculty members, young scholars, and women and minority group members who are often underrepresented in these scholarly opportunities. Ways to help applicants improve their chances of selection in a competitive process are identified. Every year, there are about…

Relates the difficulties that student-initiated and directed projects have had in securing funding. Suggests that students' lack of proposal writing experience has been the major problem. Offers specific guidelines on how to write a proposal, and presents a list of fund sources and addresses. (PC)

Author focused on how a large rural high school in Alberta is serving community needs. (Editor/RK)

Article evaluated the school's role in providing opportunities for the development of occupational competence and the importance of diversity and flexibility in programs. (Author/RK)

Considered the post-16 curriculum and the possibilities for its improvement. (RK)