The investigator used this study to develop an appropriate model for the determination of the activities of a state science specialist. A questionnaire of activities was developed and state science specialists were asked to rate stated activities from greatest to least importance. A Q-sort instrument was used to determine opinions of Nebraska…

A semi-structured interview guide designed to elicit information concerning efforts to collect and analyze information on the needs for adult basic education (ABE) programs within the state, methods of meeting local needs for ABE, use of the results and products of innovative projects, and state expenditures for ABE. For related documents see…

A study provided a national preference type profile of agricultural professionals by administering the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator to 367 (68.7 percent) teacher educators and state supervisors. Results showed a large proportion of Sensing-Judging types, especially in administration, and a small proportion of Sensing-Perceptive types. (JOW)

Helen Branigan, Hattie J. Blue, Frank Andera, and Virginia Warner discuss the future of business education and the need for administrators to be aware of the changes that are taking place and to be able to deal with them effectively. (JOW)

The influence of several factors has changed the role of State Supervisor of Business and Distributive Education from supervision to leadership. He performs many leadership and managerial tasks in addition to his regulatory functions, necessitating closer liason between State departments and teacher training institutions. (AG)

In a survey of state supervisors of industrial arts, it was found that lack of funds, inadequate personnel, and ineffective organization are major problems affecting the supervisors' performance. There is also no functional system for state supervisors to obtain data on local supervisory programs. (CT)

Past studies have shown Louisiana taxpayers to be victims of gross inequities in the assessment of property with little or no effort being made at the state or local level to implement fair and equitable assessment practices. The 1974 constitution and subsequent statutory law provide an opportunity to correct many of the inequities now existing in…

The first section of this summary report is directed to an examination of the nature of the functions of inspection in the six countries examined--Algeria, Nigeria, Pakistan, Peru, Venezuela, and Zambia--and consideration of the content of effective monitoring of and advising on the work of teachers and schools. Conditions that make it possible…

Findings of a questionnaire sent to all state directors of education to identify the major issues in the education of mentally handicapped adults. (GB)

Since this is the only factor study conducted to date on the role of the State Supervisor of Guidances, it should serve as a foundation for similar future studies. (Author)

Techniques of supervision must change to provide more effective leadership and reduce present duplication of effort. Supervisors should be specialists in program areas. Group meetings can be used to efficiently handle routine activities. Leaders should devote more time to planning, innovating, coordinating and improving programs and less time to…

Three articles discuss various aspects of administration and supervision in business education. Focuses are the challenges facing state supervision today; the role of the supervisor in proprietary institutions; and the responsibilities of secondary business department heads. (CT)

Reports on a survey of each state's certification requirements for theater arts and drama teachers. Includes changes since the last survey in 1973; efforts to group dance, art, music, and theater together; and the supervision of theater arts teachers. (JMF)