This sourcebook is presented as a reference document for community education trainers and practioners who wish to adopt new approaches for outreach and meaningful involvement in training experiences. It is designed to increase involvement and participation by people in matters that affect them as individuals, as families, and as a community. An…

The position of Transfer Officer should be created at Lorain County Community College (LCCC) to assist transfer students in selecting four-year institutions and college majors which are appropriate to their ability and prior achievement, and to conduct research relevant to students who have transferred from LCCC to other institutions. The Transfer…

A guide offering a quick review of principles, decisions, and responsibilities in financial aid management has been developed to aid presidents, trustees, and senior administrators of colleges and universities. The handbook stresses the possible implications of aid for enrollment, financial stability, and institutional mission. Topics that are…

A study assessed and compared perceptions of local vocational educators toward delivery and evaluation of vocational education programs for the disadvantaged and handicapped. Emphasis was on identifying factors affecting vocational education for the special needs population and areas of concern relative to these factors. A survey instrument was…

This guide contains a variety of materials to help teachers for grades K-7 (specifically those in the Columbia County School System, Georgia) infuse career education into their classrooms. Contents include both school system-specific and general information: (1) brief discussion of career education; (2) listing of nine student outcome objectives;…

This guide contains a variety of materials to help teachers for grades 8-12 (specifically those in the Columbia County School System, Georgia) infuse career education into their classrooms. Contents include both school system-specific and general information: (1) brief discussion of career education; (2) listing of nine student outcome objectives;…

The purpose of this program evaluation was to provide a comprehensive assessment of the effectiveness of the Schools Without Failure (SWF) program. In a study of the SWF program in several schools in a midwestern, metropolitan school district, three sets of variables were measured: student outcomes, classroom characteristics reflecting SWF program…

The role of administrators serving in national centers established by the federal government to encourage and foster research, training, and service is investigated. Two national programs specifically examined in this report are centers for mental retardation research and human development, and university-affiliated training centers. The research…

The second volume of the Commission on Education for Health Administration's report contains papers generated to supplement other commission efforts, in areas that seemed to need special attention, and in which special expertise was available. The first three papers are reports on research projects undertaken by commission members in fields of…

The role of Vermont state agencies in the development and coordination of eight projects funded under Title I of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) is discussed. The eight special schools participating are listed, as are four out of state schools attended by Vermont children under the same Title. Consideration is given the following…

This document defines informal education and discusses some common misconceptions held about what constitutes informal education. The early development of informal education is traced from several theories of child development and learning through its period of trial and error implementation in Great Britain and in the United States. In an effort…

This brochure is designed for elementary school administrators, and reports some of the administrative problems and responsibilities involved in the operation of programs focused on the disadvantaged, briefly points up the nature and extent of the elementary school problem, and summarizes the efforts of school systems to cope with it. The brochure…

The full texts of all prepared statements and supplemental materials presented during five days of oversight hearings held on rehabilitation of the handicapped programs and implementation of these programs by agencies under the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 are contained in this document. Statements are made by (1) State and local directors and other…

Recommends the implementation of school-based management systems as one way to meet government demands for educational reform. Describes the functions of principals, school advisory councils, school-site budgeting and accounting, and annual planning and performance reports in successful school-based management systems. Presents examples of…

Briefly examines fine arts curricula in public schools with relation to Mortimer Adler's Paideia Proposal, whose basic premise is that America has a democratic promise to fulfill--not only that all should be educated, but that all ought to receive the same education. Summaries of the proposal's chapters are presented. (MH)