Official course content requirements for each of five levels of study of French, German, Italian, Russian, and Spanish are detailed in this booklet. Descriptions of requirements for Latin 1 and 2 are also included. Examination of the basic beliefs of education in the State of Nevada serves as the focal point leading to curriculum specifications.…

This state handbook details guidelines and regulations for teachers of foreign language in the elementary schools. Principal factors to be considered in the establishment of a FLES program are examined; they include: (1) community and professional support, (2) choice of a foreign language, (3) teachers, (4) students, (5) programs, (6) syllabuses…

A REPORT SUMMARIZES THE RESULTS OF A SERIES OF OFFICE OCCUPATIONS TEACHER EDUCATION CLINICS IN WHICH SUGGESTED GUIDELINES WERE DEVELOPED FOR THE PREPARATION OF OFFICE OCCUPATIONS TEACHERS. A SERIES OF CLINICS GAVE THE OPPORTUNITY FOR LEADERS IN THE FIELDS OF OFFICE OCCUPATIONS EDUCATION AND BUSINESS EDUCATION TO ESTABLISH MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS FOR…

The purpose of this guide is to stimulate and provide a framework for local discussion concerning the need for an AIDS education program, acceptance of the integration of such a program into the district's curriculum, and agreement on its content. The first section briefly outlines some of the dimensions of this disease. The next two sections…

This publication, developed by the Oregon Department of Education, presents a framework for science programs designed to help teachers organize their science curriculum to be consistent with Oregon's goal-based planning for K-12 instruction. It consists of six major sections. Section one presents the framework for Oregon's goal-based science…

The project developed an experimental curriculum guide for training persons at the high school and post-high school levels in food handling and distribution. Data were gathered through interviews with over 200 food industries in Connecticut. Courses and curriculums were obtained from six secondary schools and seven post-secondary schools. Some of…

Designed to assist in implementation of an eight-module graduate curriculum to prepare specialists in vocational education curriculum development, this guide provides direction for utilization of the accompanying competency-based modules. Included are a statement of the nature of the vocational curriculum specialist advanced level training program…

This curricular framework for the subject area section, Home Economics for Grades K-8, is one of eight Montgomery County (Maryland) Public Schools (MCPS) Programs of Studies. The Goals of Education adopted by the MCPS Board of Education are provided. A Point of View subsection includes reasons for studying the subject, general outcomes sought,…

Outstanding teachers developed the collection of industrial education program and course goals contained in the document. Breaking from the traditional material orientation of industrial education, the authors developed a taxonomy of processes involved in the application of concepts. Although the collection provides concise statements of what…

This guide to language instruction in California public schools is designed for teachers, administrators, counselors, board members, parents,and curriculum planners. Five major areas concern: (1) creating effective foreign language programs, (2) designing a course of study for foreign languages, (3) implementing a foreign language program, (4)…

A guide for the organization, planning, and administration of an elementary school extracurricular foreign language program emphasizing conversation and cultural exposure includes three sections: (1) information about the Ames Foreign Language Association's organization, services, and philosophy concerning program design and discipline policy; (2)…

This guide is based on the experiences and procedures generated in the FOCUS Project at a Portland, Oregon high school. The document includes an overview which addresses the basic FOCUS philosophy, overall goals and objectives, staffing, and student audience. The instruction section contains the curriculum model, cross peer instruction, utilizing…

The document is a collection of materials related to the development of a State career education continuum for Ohio, specifically the development of resources for offering vicarious, simulated, or hands-on career exploration experiences to ninth and tenth graders within a unified theoretical framework. Introduced by general discussions of…

Information is provided for individuals wanting to start or improve Alternative Cooperative Programs (ACE). The ACE program model was developed in Colorado to enhance the educational opportunities for special needs youth, maximize their abilities to live independently, and reduce their risk of dropping out. ACE programs serve handicapped and…

A description of current activities in instructional computing in Washington State community colleges is presented, along with curriculum content guidelines and planning procedures to assist colleges which plan to initiate or upgrade their activities in instructional computing. The document provides an overview of computing activities in the…