This is the first of four appendixes to Volume III of the Rand report "Federal Programs Supporting Educational Change." This appendix is a description of Title III of the Elementary Secondary Education Act (ESEA) as it operates at the federal and state levels, together with a description and analysis of factors that contribute to the…

National recognition of the correlation between rural and urban problems has brought about an atmosphere of confidence relative to the future of the rural and/or small school. Such confidence is evidenced by: (1) renewed interest and concern over the plight of rural education by society in general; (2) Federal commitment in recognition of the fact…

Developed as a report for the United States Office of Education, data presented have been modified from the suggested format for ease of reading and reference. Processes involved in the vocational and adult education planning cycle are to: (1) identify needs, (2) define needs, (3) design programs, (4) specify training staff, equipment, and…

This document describes the Basic State Plan Amendments for the Library Services and Construction Act in Guam and the regulations promulgated thereunder. The major projects described under the plan are: Strengthening State Library Administrative Agency; Staff Development; Library Collections, Extention Services, Institutional Libraries; and…

This document, under transmittal letter from the President, contains the recommendations and findings of the National Advisory Council on Extension and Continuing Education with respect to federal involvement in programs for adult education. Recommendations include: (1) The Administration should develop a mechanism at the federal level to…

The 1969-1970 report to the Bureau of Indian Affairs contains information relative to the contract of the State of Idaho with the United States Government for Johnson-O'Malley (JOM) funds to educate the American Indians in Idaho. The financial and statistical figures are from information presented by the 14 school districts and from files of the…

Nine sets of annual data on State school finances are used to test a theory of expenditure determination by public school districts. The results support implications of the theory regarding effects of personal income, State and federal aid, the relative price of education, the pupil/population ratio, and enrollment growth on per pupil spending. A…

The purpose of this report is to examine the role of vocational education in Florida in providing services for the handicapped. Included are descriptions of vocational education policies for these services, the target populations, their special training needs, successful vocational education programs for the handicapped, and the role in…

This paper examines lifelong learning and its relation to education and training reforms in New Zealand. First, a description is provided of the objectives and characteristics of the lifelong learning movement, suggesting that its beginnings were as a working class movement for social change and economic advancement, and that its programs are…

The Personal Responsibility and Work Opportunity Reconciliation Act requires each state to submit a biennial plan to implement the Child Care and Development Fund (CCDF). This report is based on the approved State Plans for the period October 1, 1999 to September 30, 2001. The analysis includes information from 48 states, the District of Columbia,…

A survey of state Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) policies toward postsecondary training or education (PSE) shows that at least 40 states allow more access to PSE than would be countable under the House-passed reauthorization bill (H.R.4737). If it were enacted, these states would likely have to change their policies to reduce…

This guide describes 79 programs and services for children in Iowa. Each program description usually includes a brief program overview and information on age requirements and eligibility, specific services provided, any mandated services, costs, where to apply, and the responsible agency. The programs are grouped into the following categories:…

Discusses new state child care provisions to be implemented as part of the Job Opportunities and Basic Skills Training Program (JOBS Program) for Aid to Families with Dependent Children (AFDC) parents under the welfare reform bill, the Family Support Act. (BB)

Surveys how states are investing new federal money in child care quality and supply. Examines several key areas: child care licensing and monitoring; resource and referral services; child care for infants, school-agers, and children with special needs; child care for low-income families; comprehensive and enriched services; provider training;…

Reviews student scholarship funding from federal and state sources. Argues that, unlike mainstream institutions, tribal colleges have limited access to state financial aid. Suggests that college leaders open a dialog with state officials concerning funding for education. (JDI)