Youth development lies at the heart of the Workforce Investment Act and the Youth Opportunity Movement. Like employment training programs for adults, employment training programs for youth should focus on acquisition of skills, gainful employment, and productive citizenship. Beyond these three characteristics, it is essential that programs for…

Recent efforts to build economic and work force development systems in seven leading cities were reviewed to inform similar efforts undertaken in Baltimore, Maryland. Research examining efforts to establish work force development systems in the following cities were analyzed: Austin, Texas; Berkeley, California; Boston, Massachusetts; Cleveland,…

The purpose of this study is to analyze current practices in the construction of State courses of study. Available State courses of study, reports of survey commissions and educational officials, and other State educational publications have been examined to discover the problems considered significant by State educational officials and the…

The use of instructional facilities at University of Alaska campuses was assessed in 1982 through a comparison of usage rates and prescribed standards. The objective was to assist the state legislature evaluate present and future capital improvements requested by the university and to enhance institutional managerial decisions regarding the need…

This study explored the relationship between the setting of a teacher center and the ways in which the center is used by persons who participate in the activities offered there, focusing on the Workshop Center for Open Education of City College, New York. A description is given of the facility itself--the physical plant, location, educational…

Playground development resulting in self-direction, independence, and creativity among children over time can result from a democratic process of planning, construction, and maintenance. Practical experience has shown that using a "democratic committee approach" to playground care, in which school children are responsible for various need areas…

This is a report of the enrollment, capacity, and utilization of New York City Board of Education school buildings for the 1976-1977 school year. The report is divided into three sections: utilization of elementary schools, utilization of junior high schools (by district), and utilization of high schools (by borough). For each school the following…

This is a report of the enrollment, capacity, and utilization of New York City Board of Education school buildings for the 1977-1978 school year. The report is divided into three sections: utilization of elementary schools, utilization of junior high schools (by district), and utilization of high schools (by borough). For each school the following…

This is a report of the enrollment, capacity, and utilization of New York City Board of Education school buildings for the 1978-1979 school year. The report is divided into three sections: utilization of elementary schools, utilization of junior high schools (by district), and utilization of high schools (by borough). For each school the following…

Consideration is given to a computer technology approach for studying and developing the best utilization pattern for any complex of academic facilities. The approach basically involves simulating a variety of possible class schedules and then decisively implementing the one schedule that best approximates the existing standard for utilization and…

The central topic of how institutions of higher education solve facilities need problems which result from rapidly expanding enrollments was examined by a conference on facility utilization and the planning of instructional facilities. The proceedings include the major papers delivered, which varied from a broad view of the problems to an analysis…

A method by which accurate accounting by computer might be made of apace and room use by regularly scheduled classes in institutions of higher learning is furnished. Based on well-defined terms, a master room schedule and a master course schedule are prepared on computer cards. This information is then compared with the reported individual room…

This report focuses on utilization of instructional space at Central Oregon Community College during fall 1974. Utilization as herein defined is restricted in scope and applies only to regularly scheduled classes which meet during the hours listed in the registrar's schedule of class-hour meetings. This study assesses the degree to which available…

Trends and new approaches to aid those engaged in planning facilities and equipment for vocational education programs were developed during a 5-day institute. The 98 participants, representing 42 states and Puerto Rico, included state directors or supervisors, local directors, architects and facilities planners, and vocational teacher educators.…

Suggestions are given to aid school administrators, area directors, teachers, advisory committees, and architects in planning for the home economics occupational education facility. Requirements are listed for space and equipment for instructional classrooms, laboratories, and laundry and storage areas, as well as space allocation in square feet…