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McCardle, Lisa, Ed. – 1983
The Mathematics 10-20-30 program consists of core and elective components, both mandatory, for three courses. The core represents the common set of minimum educational objectives prescribed for all students taking the program; the elective component allows for variety and flexibility in the choice of topics. Emphasis is placed on the theoretical…
Descriptors: Course Descriptions, Curriculum Guides, Educational Objectives, Elective Courses
Hall, Gene E.; Guzman, Frances M. – 1984
In examining the dynamics of change processes in high schools, this study makes initial interpretations about school officials who serve as change facilitators. The researchers found that a trend exists for the source of change to come from outside the high school. Principals, assistant principals, and department heads as well as central office…
Descriptors: Assistant Principals, Central Office Administrators, Department Heads, Educational Change
Johnson, James A., Jr.; Poliner, Elizabeth A. – 1986
This document contains brief descriptions of 100 school district initiatives taken in response to legislator and state department of education mandated educational reforms. Each description, contributed by a paticipant, is indexed by reform category, school district cluster, implementation level, and state. Section divisions in the index of reform…
Descriptors: Educational Change, Educational Innovation, Elementary Secondary Education, Experimental Programs
Nyquist, Jody D. – 1986
A small service firm approach to assist instructors and departments improve the quality of instruction at the University of Washington is discussed. Attention is directed to basic assumptions underlying the instructional development program at the University's Center for Instructional Development and Research (CIDR). One assumption is that an…
Descriptors: College Instruction, Consultation Programs, Departments, Faculty Development
Kane, Michael B.; Chase, Cheryl M. – 1983
Research on educational standards and school discipline shows that curriculum reform may also improve discipline by engaging students in a challenging environment. The widespread decline in high school standards seems to have come from diluting both the high school and college liberal arts curricula of the past, with students abandoning careers in…
Descriptors: Curriculum Development, Curriculum Enrichment, Discipline Policy, Educational Environment
New York State Education Dept., Albany. Office of the Professions. – 1988
This reference guide contains laws, rules, and regulations of the State Education Department that govern social work practice in the State of New York. It highlights requirements and procedures for obtaining licensure and first registration as a social worker, and authorization of licensees for insurance reimbursement. Included are sections on:…
Descriptors: Accrediting Agencies, Certification, Licensing Examinations (Professions), Professional Education
Cole, SuzAnne – 1987
Facing the problem of a wide discrepancy in grading standards for student essays, the English department at a Texas community college developed a standardized method of grading students' expository and persuasive essays. The department established a committee of 10 full-time instructors whose objective was to standardize grading for all required…
Descriptors: Academic Standards, English Departments, Essays, Evaluation Criteria
Webster, William E.; Tardif, Robert F. – American Metric Journal, 1975
The California State Department of Education has developed a guide on teaching the metric system. The guide will be distributed to every elementary school in the state. Department staff will conduct regional conferences to train local people who in turn will conduct workshops on the use of the guide. (SD)
Descriptors: Elementary Education, Elementary School Mathematics, Inservice Teacher Education, Mathematics Education
Benson, Ann – American Vocational Journal, 1978
Describes the curriculum materials developed by a regional alliance of twelve central states called the Mid-America Vocational Curriculum Consortium, (MAVCC), administered by the Oklahoma State Department of Vocational and Technical Education. Inservice teacher training in the use of the materials is also offered. (MF)
Descriptors: Agency Cooperation, Consortia, Coordination, Curriculum Guides
Blaschke, Charles L. – Technological Horizons in Education, 1986
Describes new government and social policies that could create an environment conducive to the effective use of technology in special education. Focuses on a national strategy based partially on a study titled "Computer Use in Education" conducted by Education TURNKEY Systems for the National Commission on Employment Policy. (JN)
Descriptors: Computer Oriented Programs, Computer Software, Consortia, Elementary Secondary Education

Hansen, W. Lee – Academe, 1985
The average salaries for full professors and new assistant professors in 21 disciplines for 1976-77 and 1984-85 are ranked and the percentage increases in the intervening period are listed and analyzed. (MSE)
Descriptors: Academic Rank (Professional), College Faculty, Comparative Analysis, Departments
Knapp, Herbert – School Business Affairs, 1985
Changing educational and technological conditions have expanded the responsibilities of school district purchasing departments. Purchasing officers need to continue self-improvement activities and use microcomputers for effecient department operation. (MLF)
Descriptors: Administrative Organization, Bids, Computer Oriented Programs, Cost Effectiveness
Roy, Kenneth Russell – American School Board Journal, 1985
Major studies of elementary school science programs have shown that they are extremely weak, leading to potentially serious consequences for the development of future scientists and technologists. Nine questions are provided for board members to ask and answer to help develop strong elementary science programs. (MD)
Descriptors: Department Heads, Educational Philosophy, Educational Testing, Elementary Education
Ohnemus, Edward, Ed. – 2002
This reference guide outlines what is new for educational programs under the No Child Left Behind (NCLB) Act of 2001. It also describes how the NCLB's four guiding principles--(1) focus on what works; (2) reduce bureaucracy and increase flexibility; (3) increase accountability for student performance; and (4) empower parents--are brought to bear…
Descriptors: Accountability, Community Control, Educational Improvement, Educational Legislation

Gotjamanos, Theo – Journal of Dental Education, 1981
The scope of oral biology is defined, patterns of organization and staffing of oral biology departments are examined, and the rationale for including courses in oral biology in the undergraduate curriculum and the organization and content of such courses are discussed. Future trends in oral biology are outlined. (Author/MLW)
Descriptors: Administrative Organization, Biological Sciences, Biology, Clinical Experience