In a survey of 51 state science supervisors, 93 percent of the supervisors who replied said that state-wide minimum-competency testing did not assess science learning. (BB)

Opinions about nine issues were examined: agricultural education's purpose, desired clientele, content, supervised occupational experience (SOE) requirements, types of SOE for production and nonproduction agriculture, Future Farmers of America membership, class instruction in FFA, and title for agricultural programs. The extent of consensus on a…

During the l980s, state leadership will be challenged and tested as it has never been before. Successful leaders will work to inspire team concepts among teachers, teacher trainers, students, legislators, parents, the agricultural industry, and the general public. (LRA)

A study was conducted to determine the support of southern agricultural education state supervisors, teacher educators, and graduate students for a merger of the Southern Agricultural Education Conference and the Southern Research Conference in Agricultural Education. A three-part instrument was developed that obtained descriptive information…

Specific responsibilities of the State supervisory staff in providing leadership to local associations of young farmers include assisting teacher education institutions with their training programs; providing information to administrators organizing continuing education; providing local teachers with teaching aids; and coordinating the State…

Twenty state music supervisors responded to a questionnaire soliciting their views on trends in music education through the 1980s. Responses included: cutbacks in elementary general music, trends toward "arts in education" programs, and continuing financial straits. Implications for music teacher education are drawn. (SJL)

A national survey of State supervisors of office education was conducted to determine the effectiveness of their laboratory programs. Overall findings revealed that the laboratory program is a viable and reliable method of instruction and will continue to be used in the future. Specific findings are summarized in this article. (TA)

The Modern Language Association's summer institute model for foreign language professionals focused on interchange among state and local school program supervisors and college program coordinators. To further strengthen links between mandates and implementation, the institute must recognize participants' disparate expectations, institutional…

The authors report results from a survey of all state supervisors of technology education. Information is included on the numbers of technology teachers in each state, certification issues, vacancies in technology education, and salaries. Data were also collected on student enrollments, funding, and curriculum issues. (CH)

A leadership development seminar for State Directors of Vocational Education was held in Columbus, Ohio on August 6-9, 1968 to provide inservice training for stronger and more effective vocational programs in each state. Each State Director was asked to contribute a one-page report of some special program activity or new innovation to share with…

To determine the attitudes of industrial arts educators throughout the nation toward a more uniform nationwide curriculum for industrial arts, an opinionnaire was completed by 130 of 150 selected industrial arts department chairmen of colleges and universities, by 36 of the 50 state industrial arts supervisors or consultants, and by 194 (88…

Three social studies supervisors were observed and compared in terms of their skills in communication, leadership, and decision making. Analysis of the supervisors' activities revealed participation in similar activities and common problems. Differences were related to size of jurisdiction, budget, personal style, and professional reputation.…

Discusses data collected from state supervisors of technology education and trade and industrial education on the status of teachers, certification, starting salaries, vacancies, graduation requirements, student enrollment, and funding. (JOW)