The paper examines an exemplary special education school for the handicapped in Peru and describes the school's success in training children in primary education and basic work skills. A rate of return for the investment in the school is calculated using cost-benefit analysis. The results are noted to indicate a conservative estimate of 10% return…

This publication lists, by state, those science communication courses and programs that appear to teach science communication for general audiences. Institutions offering science communication courses or programs are identified and the courses or programs are described. Information given in description of the courses or programs includes: (1)…

The U-SAIL system is a practical approach to individualization of instruction in which a problem-solving process is employed to install a program in logical sequential phases. U-SAIL is a nationally validated, successfully replicated, cost-feasible system for individualization of instruction which can be implemented in a variety of settings with…

Twenty-seven mini-conferences on career education in grades K-12 were conducted in three phases. Two hundred sixty-one participants, representing all fifty states, Puerto Rico, and the District of Columbia, attended the conference. Nine topical areas were considered as they apply to career education: teaching/learning processes, evaluation,…

This manual is designed to introduce educators to the basic issues in the implementation of a program for high school seniors featuring such options as elective minicourses, independent study opportunities, involvement of the student in community activities, and work-study programs. As created in Rumson-Fair Haven Regional High School in New…

This document briefly discusses what the National Diffusion Network (NDN) has to offer students in private schools, notes that it is a requirement of the program that private school students be included, describes the program, and discusses how the participation of private school children can be maximized. Appendices list NDN state facilitators,…

This supplement provides a historical summary, for the Philadelphia, Pennsylvania schools, of the key findings in the Annual Evaluations of each Elementary Secondary Education Act Title I project since 1975. The 1977-1978 management information, the key findings for 1975-1976 and 1976-1977, as well as the preliminary findings for 1977-1978 are…

The developmental program emphasizes the early identification of children with learning problems through the observation of the regular classroom teacher in conjunction with a special education team working in a school setting. The developmental teacher is an important member of the special education team because he/she is in the school on a daily…

The 3R Program is a supportive program for children whose behavior and/or social patterns interfere with success in regular classrooms. Liason-teacher-counselors, regular classroom teachers, parents, and other appropriate personnel use counseling, contracting, and behavior management techniques with the total ecology of the child to improve…

Based on the premise that there is a difference between intelligence and trained ability, the paper deals with developing a prevocational program for the mentally retarded in which specific skill training is provided so the client can eventually have gainful employment in a work activity center, sheltered workshop or industry. Four major factors…

The conference report describes a project to increase the use of museums in enhancing and supplementing school and enrichment activities for students at the Model Secondary School for the Deaf (MSSD). The values of museum experiences for the deaf are analyzed, and activities coordinated between the Museum of African Art in Washington, D.C., and…

The problems associated with the acquisition of periodicals from various sources and different systems used by two University of Alabama libraries for the acquisition, controlling, and recording of serials are described in this report. Sources identified and discussed include local sources and suppliers, direct subscriptions placed with…

Compiled are materials which describe the Alternative School of the Alachua County, Florida, Public School District, which serves a severely emotionally disturbed population of about 75-85 adolescents. The following materials are included: an introductory letter, which includes information on staff operations and the curriculum framework, given…

A list of correspondence courses in librarianship was compiled during 1975-76 from various catalogs received by the ALA, Library Education Division. Information for each home study course listed includes: (1) a brief description of the course; (2) the name and address of the university or association offering the course; (3) credits available; and…

This publication consists of 22 papers prepared for presentation at a two-week Public Leadership Workshop conducted by the East-West Center's Technology and Development Institute in October 1973. The workshop focused mainly on the role of public leaders in regional and national development and on the ingredients for successful public leadership…