This document is the second in a series of evaluative reports directed to evaluation needs of Home Start planners and administrators. It focuses on implementation data about programs gathered during local site visits conducted in the spring and fall of 1972. The two basic evaluative questions asked are: (1) What was Home Start intended by its…

This formative evaluation study of Home Start uses a case study approach. A brief case study focuses on the administrative structure and staff resources and responsibilities of National Home Start. Also included are reports on seven local programs developed after two field visits had been made to each program. In the first visit, objectives chosen…

This document reports on the activities of educational consultants involved in the appraisal of the Evaluator Development Program. Included are (1) consultant suggestions for program improvement, (2) a tabulation of consultant responses to task items on the consultant form, (3) a list of consultants, and (4) materials used during the evaluation…

Suggestions for program administrators and training program directors to develop comprehensive plans based on principles of community involvement, education, administration and finance, and the disciplines being taught are broadly outlined. Three accompanying charts illustrate approach to evaluation planning. (NF)

This paper reviews the history of American teacher training. The teacher education program provided by Pennsylvania State University, Capitol Campus is described as an example of a present-day American teacher education program. Objectives and means of implementation used at the University are described briefly. A four-item bibliography is…

A conceptual framework developed from a review of literature, program planning experiences, and trial and error is presented. The model is presented for discussion. The framework utilizes a simple linear flow of events, which is generally only a forward, sequential flow. Optional routes or phases, and possible recycling routes are given. (CK)

The Competency Profile Analysis System (CAP) is useful for planning training programs focusing on competency-based learning systems. The basic assumptions of the CAP System and its five phases (basic CAP document, validation, preparation of objectives, development of learning modules, and development of learning sites and resources) are detailed.…

Organizational and administrative procedures for conducting a successful blood donation drive are presented. (MJB)

The development of effective community integration training programs for persons with severe handicaps is examined in terms of the human needs of severely disabled persons, the importance of comprehension and community-oriented training, emphasis on generalization, and consideration of individual preferences and interests. (CL)

A summer in-home signing program augments signing courses and attempts to reach more families and more family members. Secondary and postsecondary deaf students live with families for brief periods, helping parents, other family members and neighbors develop signing skills. (Author/CL)

The author urges human resource professionals to think and act strategically to market themselves more effectively. The following elements of such a strategy are discussed: operating philosophy, stakeholders' expectations, departmental capability, program profiling, the grand strategy, critical success factors, impact elements, strategic…

What the federal government needs to do is to coordinate a broad national level of evaluation of specific intervention programs at the local level. A unified and coordinated evaluation approach is needed at the national level that utilizes "outside" and local evaluators considered to have technical expertise and professional integrity. (Author/ER)

This guide presents useful research findings and best practice information about developing parent and family involvement programs. The first chapter focuses on reporting research findings on parent involvement and highlights pertinent findings on how parent involvement benefits students, parents, teachers, school quality, and program designs.…

In this secound part of a four-part series, planning for a cooperative education program is examined and an agenda provided. The availability of interested students and degree of community support must be investigated. The teacher-coordinator is the key to the program's success. (AG)

Cooperative school industry programs survive changes in urban, economic climate. (Editor)