A planning model for the identification of components, activities, and tasks in educational programs and problem solving situations is described. (RAO)

Some comments on cooperation between teachers and schools to facilitate smooth transitions for students as they advance from one school to another. (MK)

This guide is one of the results of the New England Interstate Project 505 effort. The materials were useful in Vermont for State Department of Education personnel working with local education agencies and may also be useful in other places. The guide contains materials explaining (a) department planning procedures, (b) department planning…

A master plan proposal for postsecondary education in Hawaii for 1977-1982 is presented. The goal for this overall program is to provide all qualified people of Hawaii an equal opportunity for quality education through public and independent institutions. Objectives include: (l) provision of a diversity of vocational, academic, and professional…

This monograph, summarizing the ideas of participants attending a two-day mini-conference, was developed to help educators better understand some of the problems to be overcome in gaining support from their local chamber of commerce for career education. This booklet first presents the educator with five facts of life regarding the goals,…

A handbook containing information and suggestions is presented to assist persons in fulfilling their vocational education advisory committee role. The introduction welcomes members and stresses the opportunity, responsibility, challenge, awareness, and service inherent in acceptance of the committee role. Various questions about the position are…

This paper draws on the emerging literature on consultation and education (C and E) information systems as well as on experiences from an in-progress research project on consultation and education in four comprehensive community mental health centers. It (1) provides a brief review of the literature and state of the art of information systems for…

This report was designed to aid ongoing development of statewide planning and coordination for Ohio's complex two-year college system. The mission of this system is defined in terms of four areas: Access, Program, Stewardship of Resources, and Institution and the Community. The system is dedicated to the concept of open education with minimal cost…

This document is one of twelve individualized performance-based modules, each based on a major competency needed by vocational administrators for effectively administering vocational education in local education agencies. The module focuses on developing competency in establishing and maintaining linkages between vocational and general education…

Developed by a committee from all major educational consituencies, this comprehensive plan outlines the problems, goals, components, and mechanisms for coordinating California's preservice and inservice training of teachers and other educational professionals. Recent proliferation of training programs has caused problems in cooperation, funding,…

This profiles handbook presents a narrative statement about the statewide postsecondary agencies that administer statewide programs and coordinate and plan for postsecondary education. A brief statistical section is also included as well as a listing of recent publications and studies underway in each of the states. This listing gives further…

Pertinent problems are identified which act as deterrents in providing effective program coordination and articulation in occupational education. Also identified are some procedures currently being used to improve this situation and specific recommendations which should assist in solving problems that exist. The document proposes: (1) that all…

The document presents a model for the planning, development, implementation and evaluation of joint curriculum projects among secondary and post-secondary vocational educators, and a manual for implementing the model. Seven key elements are involved: (1) planning, with staff from both levels of institutions participating; (2) a commitment to…

Materials contained in this career education implementation booklet (one in a series of seven) are designed to provide experiences for developing the skills necessary to plan and manage a comprehensive career education program. This booklet focuses on the processes of planning and implementing and is closely related to Booklet #1, Consultation and…

The purpose of this paper is to dispel some of the fantasies surrounding school readiness and to look at some of the realities presented to parents and schools by children. Section I provides developmental guidelines for assessing the school readiness of 3-year-old preschoolers, examines behavior patterns normally exhibited by children on entering…