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Download full textDepartment of Education, Washington, DC. Office of the Secretary. – 2001
This reference guide describes programs authorized and funded under federal law as well as individual competitions made possible by these programs. Programs are listed under broad topical headings that include: academic improvement and demonstration programs, adult education, assessment, bilingual-ESL, child care, civics, corrections education,…
Descriptors: Early Childhood Education, Elementary Secondary Education, Federal Programs, Government Publications
National Science Foundation, Washington, DC. – 1984
This document provides information for individuals who want to submit proposals in areas funded by the National Science Foundation (NSF). These areas include: (1) mathematical and physical sciences; (2) engineering; (3) biological, behavioral, and social sciences; (4) astronomical, atmospheric, earth, and ocean sciences; (5) scientific,…
Descriptors: Engineering, Engineering Education, Evaluation Criteria, Federal Programs
Clagett, Craig A., Ed.; Huntington, Robin B., Ed. – Maryland 2000: Journal of the Maryland Association for Institutional Research, 1993
This volume offers nine papers on higher education research in Maryland all of which were presented at annual meetings from 1990 through 1993. The following papers are included: (1) "The Geo-Demographic Approach to Student Recruitment: The PG-TRAK90" Lifestyle Cluster System" (Karl Boughan); (2) "Evaluating College Services: A…
Descriptors: Community Colleges, Computer Networks, Educational Finance, Educational Trends
Toombs, William; Wilkinson, Robert – 1983
A project that identified more than 1,200 academic and corporate research units within Pennsylvania is described, and a user's guide to the project's data file is provided. The Pennsylvania Research Inventory Project is an online data system designed to promote economic development, particularly within the Appalachian region of the state. The…
Descriptors: Business, Databases, Economic Development, Equipment
Toombs, William; Wilkinson, Robert – 1983
A catalog of research units in Pennsylvania is presented as part of the Pennsylvania Research Inventory Project. This project focuses on research units that have a defined focus of interest, specialized professional personnel, funding or budgeted support, and distinctive products and/or outcomes. The catalog lists research units in alphabetical…
Descriptors: Business, Classification, Databases, Directories
American Council on Education, Washington, DC. – 1984
A checklist for evaluating courseware is presented to help American Council of Evaluation (ACE) review teams determine whether a software package is suitable for use with adult learners. Courseware, which is software used in instructional programming, may include various mechanical devices (e.g., discs, tapes, computer programs), as well as…
Descriptors: Adult Students, Check Lists, College Credits, Computer Assisted Instruction
Loucks, Susan F.; Crandall, David P. – 1982
The practice profile is a standardized, systematic, cost-effective tool for summarizing the components and requirements of a program in a manner that permits comparison with other programs or selection of discrete components from various programs. It provides a component checklist, a precise list of implementation requirements, and a system for…
Descriptors: Educational Assessment, Elementary Secondary Education, Formative Evaluation, Program Administration
