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Hanson, Robert R.; Haskell, Roger W. – Journal of Industrial Teacher Education, 1976
An array of Florida laws which have affected the State's vocational programs are examined. Prevocational industrial arts programs, counselor education programs, and placement and followup services have been influenced in significant ways by the legislature's action. (Author/BP)
Descriptors: Educational Legislation, Educational Needs, Program Development, State Legislation
Mavis, Anthony N. – Consulting Engineer, 1976
(Available from Consulting Engineer, 1301 South Grove Avenue, Barrington, Illinois 60010; $15.00 annually.)
Descriptors: Business Communication, Consultants, Guidelines, Organizational Communication
Peterson, Bob – Canadian Training Methods, 1977
After noting 16 areas of training needs in written communication, the author describes how he developed and implemented a training program in written communication. This description includes all of the steps taken in developing the program i.e., the use of consultants, the approval of higher management levels, and determining the relevance and…
Descriptors: Communication Skills, Institutes (Training Programs), Program Development, Training
McClean, Vernon W. – Offender Rehabilitation, 1977
This paper provides an overview of the development of the State Planning Agency in New York and some detail relative to the evolutionary process the agency has undergone in strengthening its procedures in its struggle against crime and delinquency. (Author)
Descriptors: Crime, Criminals, Delinquency, Human Services
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Pride, Michelle L.; Stoffel, Bruce; van Es, J. C. – Journal of Extension, 1997
When Urbana (Illinois) city government had difficulty recruiting minority contractors, extension educators interviewed 22 minority entrepreneurs, finding they had difficulty meeting requirements and learning about opportunities. Solutions included training for banking, legal, and insurance representatives; workshops to develop bidding skills; and…
Descriptors: Contracts, Entrepreneurship, Extension Education, Local Government
Snooks, Kathy – Camping Magazine, 1996
Technical tree climbing is a program on the leading edge of innovation. It will inspire staff, generate revenue, and create a sense of accomplishment and wonder. Initiating a technical tree climbing program requires climbable trees, knowledgeable staff, and a reverence for trees. Describes how Mystic Lake Camp initiated a 4-week program involving…
Descriptors: Camping, Environmental Education, Instructional Innovation, Program Development
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Zis, Stacey L. – Journal of College Orientation and Transition, 2002
Describes the characteristics of today's college student population, noting ways in which they differ from the students of the past and exploring what the characteristics of these students means for the design and conduct of orientation programs. (SLD)
Descriptors: College Students, Higher Education, Program Development, School Orientation
Mulvenon, Sean W.; Ganley, Barbara J. – Arkansas Educational Research and Policy Studies Journal, 2001
Considered recommendations made by R. Linn (2000) and made a preliminary determination of the degree of cohesion between the Arkansas Comprehensive Testing, Assessment, and Accountability (ACTAAP) program and those recommendations. The ACTAAP appears to be an exemplary program in the early stages of development. (SLD)
Descriptors: Accountability, Elementary Secondary Education, Program Development, State Programs
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Scheer, Scott D. – Journal of Extension, 1997
Guidelines for 4-H programs for 5-8 year olds are as follows: (1) activity based, short term; (2) cooperative learning; (3) noncompetitive; (4) safe; (5) developmentally appropriate; (6) focused on the age group; (7) success oriented; (8) fun and positive; and (9) consistent with the experiential learning cycle. (SK)
Descriptors: Children, Developmentally Appropriate Practices, Extension Education, Instructional Design
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Borden, George W.; And Others – Journal of Extension, 1997
All but two states have some form of legalized gaming. However, survey responses from 28 of 50 extension agents indicated that only 2 have extension programming on the economic, social, and moral issues involved in gambling. (SK)
Descriptors: Controversial Issues (Course Content), Economic Development, Extension Education, Program Development
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Strand, Steve – Educational Management & Administration, 1997
Describes the system of primary-school performance indicators employed within one (British) local educational authority (LEA), focusing on the link between performance indicators and the LEA's concurrent efforts to support school improvement. Describes a research program to translate the performance indicators into specific targets for improvement…
Descriptors: Educational Improvement, Elementary Education, Foreign Countries, Program Descriptions
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Freado, Mark D.; DeSalvatore, Gino – Reclaiming Children and Youth, 2002
Provides a philosophical and operational framework that can be used in creating or refining a re-education-based based program. The framework provided can be used to modify an existing program or in the initial design of a newly planned program. (GCP)
Descriptors: Counseling Techniques, Emotional Disturbances, Nontraditional Education, Program Development
Latta, Stan – Bulletin, 2002
Discusses late-night programming by college student unions as an alternative to high-risk drinking behavior, describing such programs at Michigan State, Penn State, and West Virginia universities. Addresses these programs' mission statement, goals, presidential support, staffing, food, programming ideas, promotion and publicity, assessment,…
Descriptors: College Students, Higher Education, Program Development, Recreational Activities
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Golden, Cynthia – Educause Quarterly, 2002
Discusses how using the job itself as a key professional development (PD) tool, identifying core competencies, assessing skills, and reviewing available opportunities leads to an effective PD plan for higher education information technology personnel. (EV)
Descriptors: Administrator Role, Higher Education, Information Technology, Professional Development
Brown, Susan – Techniques: Connecting Education and Careers, 2003
Describes how South Carolina uses career clusters in its schools, what they need to make implementation successful, and the future of clusters. Looks specifically at the following clusters: transportation, distribution and logistics; arts, audiovisual technology, and communications; and health science. (JOW)
Descriptors: Curriculum Development, High Schools, Occupational Clusters, Program Development
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