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Organizing Districts for Better Schools: A Summary of School District Reorganization Policies and Procedures. Bulletin, 1958, No. 9
Author: Fitzwater, C. O.
Date: 1958-00-00
Type: Historical Materials
Subjects: Comparative Analysis,School Districts,School District Reorganization,State Programs,School Administration,Program Effectiveness,Educational Legislation,Educational Policy

The establishment of soundly organized local districts for administering the schools has long been a major problem in American education. Methods of dealing with this problem have varied greatly ranging from compulsory reorganization of districts by legislative decree to dependence upon highly permissive laws to be used or ignored as local people might desire. For a number of years, however, there has been a wide-spread movement to make permissive-type reorganization methods more effective, especially through establishing state-wide programs for systematic development of redistricting proposals which must then be submitted to the local people concerned for final approval. This movement has also been accompanied with a growing emphasis upon other factors, besides the reorganization legislation itself, which influence the effectiveness of these newer type programs. In order to determine factors which may facilitate the successful operation of such programs, and likewise factors that may hinder their success, a comprehensive study was made of 16 State programs. The results of that study have been reported in considerable detail in an Office of Education publication, "School District Reorganisation Policies and Procedures." (Special Series No. 5, 1957.) This bulletin summarizes the major findings of that report and also includes all of one chapter, "Guideposts for Successful Reorganization Programs." It has been designed particularly for local school officials, planning groups, and lay citizens generally who may find a summarized version of the longer original report more practical for their needs. [Best copy available has been provided.]
State Plans under the Library Services Act: A Summary of Plans and Programs for Fiscal 1957 Submitted under Public Law 597, 84th Congress. Bulletin, 1958, No. 10
Author: US Department of Health, Education, and Welfare, Office of Education (ED)
Date: 1958-00-00
Type: Historical Materials
Subjects: Educational History,Budgets,Bibliographies,Educational Facilities,Library Services,Public Libraries,Library Development,Federal Legislation,State Legislation,Program Descriptions,Program Development,Program Administration,State Programs,Rural Areas,Statewide Planning,State Agencies,State Policy,State Federal Aid,Library Education,Library Equipment,Library Facilities,Library Materials,Librarians

Never before has a fully informed citizenry been more important to the present and future well-being of the Nation than it is today. And yet, recent investigations have shown that 27 million of our children and adults live in areas without any public library service, and 53 million more have only inadequate book and information services available to learn. The Library Services Act (Public Law 597, 84th Congress) will accomplish much to correct this serious deficiency in our Nation's educational facilities. The compilation of summaries of State plans and programs submitted for the first year of operation under the act was undertaken at this time so that everyone interested in public library development might have the benefits of the thinking and planning which has gone into the development of the plans and programs. By June 30, 1957, 35 States and Hawaii had submitted plans whose summaries are included in this publication. Twelve additional States and Territories, that had not submitted plans in fiscal 1957, began participation after July 1, 1957, bringing the total to 48. Following a foreword, the following two chapters are presented: (1) State Plans and Programs for Fiscal 1957: An Overview; and (2) Outlines of the State Plans and Programs for Fiscal 1957. The following tables are appended: (1) Partial Analysis of 35 State Programs for Fiscal 1957; (2) Program Budgets of States and Territories Participating in Fiscal 1957, by Source of Funds; (3) Program Budgets of States and Territories Participating in 1957, by Categories; and (4) Matching Funds for Federal Allotments for Fiscal 1957. Public Law 597, 84th Congress and background material on public library development are also appended. [Prepared by the Library Services Branch. Best copy available has been provided.]
Education on the Aging: A Selected Annotated Bibliography. Bulletin, 1958, No. 11
Author: Ward, Betty Arnett
Date: 1958-00-00
Type: Historical Materials
Subjects: Educational History,Annotated Bibliographies,Older Adults,Adult Education,Gerontology,Lifelong Learning,Community Organizations,Program Descriptions,Surveys,Research Reports,Counseling,Vocational Education,Aging (Individuals),Aging Education,Educational Gerontology,Leadership Training,Preretirement Education,Older Workers,Geriatrics,Instructional Materials,Audiovisual Aids,Multimedia Materials,Information Sources,Educational Resources

Since aging has become a field of increasing interest, many requests for information on the educational aspects of the subject have been received in the Office of Education. Because of the growing number of these requests, and because so few items bearing on education are included in the reference lists in the general field of aging, this bibliography was prepared. It should service both the broad field of adult education and the growing profession of gerontology. This bibliography is a listing of selected titles bearing directly or indirectly upon educational programs and activities designed for the primary purpose of developing skills, knowledge, habits, or attitudes appropriate and necessary for vital, purposeful living during the years of later maturity. The references are arranged in sections reflecting the influence and research interests of a wide variety of disciplines and specialties within the broad field of aging. The annotations are, for the most part, brief summary descriptions of readily accessible titles and materials which may help the reader to make selections in accordance with his own needs and with those of the older adult participant. The bibliography should be useful to social gerontologists, adult education administrators and teachers, personnel managers and placement officers, industrial training supervisors, vocational and rehabilitation counselors, museum staff personnel, and volunteers who are currently engaged in full- or part-time work with the aging. Further, it should serve the needs of librarians in the development of professional and special collections of materials for use in reading courses, or for use in displays and exhibits in connection with general training conferences, workshops, and institutes. The selected items as they relate to education should: (1) Throw light on the role of professional workers, the lay leader, the aging individual, and the officials and members of community organizations in promoting improved attitudes toward aging and the aged; (2) provide information about surveys and research studies in the field of aging and related fields; and (3) describe a variety of helpful programs which are both meeting various needs of older adults and utilizing their talents and resources for the good of the community and the Nation. (Contains 1 footnote.) [Best copy available has been provided.]
Certification of School Librarians: A Compilation of State Requirements, 1958. Bulletin, 1958, No. 12
Author: Mahar, Mary Helen
Date: 1958-00-00
Type: Historical Materials
Subjects: Educational History,National Surveys,Certification,School Personnel,Teacher Education,School Libraries,Librarians,Library Education,Qualifications,Standards,State Departments of Education,State Policy,State Regulation,State Standards,State Supervisors,Teacher Certification,Accreditation (Institutions),Educational Policy,Policy Formation,Bibliographies,Directories

This bulletin on requirements by States and Territories for the certification of school librarians was prepared to provide a compilation of current certification regulations for school librarians and a summary of practices in formulating these regulations. The requirements for each State were obtained from either the State school library supervisors, or the State certification officers. For all States, the statements of certification requirements were verified by the school library supervisors, or the certification officers. As far as possible, the form and text of State certification requirements of school librarians were retained. Requirements in amount of general education and professional teacher education were inserted when lacking. Information on quantitative general and professional teacher education requirements, when not included by the States in their statements on certification of school librarians, was obtained from "A Manual on Certification Requirements for School Personnel in the United States," 1957 edition, by W. Earl Armstrong and T. M. Stinnett. Information on general State certification requirements in citizenship, health, age, fees, and courses in government and history (United States and State) is summarized in Table III. A bibliography of materials on the subject of State certification providing information on other pertinent regulations is included in the appendix of this bulletin. Nora E. Beust, former specialist for School and Children's Libraries, Library Services Branch, Office of Education, collected the original data for this bulletin in the spring of 1957. The data have been revised to May 1, 1958. Jessie E. Boehlert, Project Analyst, Library Services Branch, assisted in preparing the data. Appendixes present: State school library supervisors titles and addresses by States; State directors of teacher education and certification titles and addresses by States; and five tables. A bibliography is included. (Contains 7 footnotes.) [Best copy available has been provided.]
English Language Arts in American High Schools. Bulletin, 1958, No. 13
Author: Jewett, Arno
Date: 1958-00-00
Type: Historical Materials
Subjects: Resource Units,Advisory Committees,Teaching Methods,Language Arts,English Curriculum,Secondary Education,Teaching Guides,Surveys,Curriculum Development,Guidelines,Learning Activities,Individual Differences

This bulletin is the second in a seres of studies aimed at describing current developments in the secondary school curriculum as they are revealed in recent courses of study and  teaching guides. It is the only analysis of the English curriculum in grades 7-12 which has been made by the Office in the past year. This survey includes the four major areas of the  language arts: writing, speaking, listening, and reading literature. Besides acquainting teachers, supervisors, and administrators, the general content and nature of language arts guides and courses of study, this bulletin may serve as a source of information for curriculum leaders and committees wishing to consider various approaches to producing or revising courses of study. It tells how language arts curriculum committees are organized  how they carry on their work, and the guidelines they follow. It also describes ways in which committees determine scope and sequence for learning activities, how they prepare resource units and how they provide for individual differences. Finally, it points out the major changes which have occurred in the high school language arts curriculum since Dora V. Smith's study, "Instruction in English in 1932". (Contains 12 tables and 99 footnotes.) [Best copy available has been provided.]
The 2-Year Community College: An Annotated List of Studies and Surveys. Bulletin, 1958, No. 14
Author: Morrison, D. G.
Date: 1958-00-00
Type: Historical Materials
Subjects: Higher Education,Technical Institutes,Federal Aid,Community Colleges,Annotated Bibliographies,Surveys,Questionnaires,Libraries,Educational Improvement,Educational Research,Vocational Education,Curriculum

In every recent study of education beyond the high school the 2-year college has been considered as a possible solution to the problem of serving adequately the great flood of students that will soon be receiving their high school diploma. The importance of these institutions in meeting the desirable goals of decentralization and diversification is only now being fully realized. The type of 2-year college needed is being considered by many districts and States, and in each case there is the reasonable request for information regarding what has been done before and how can we gain from the experience of others. In response to these many requests and in keeping with the functions of the Office of Education, the Division of Higher Education is presenting this annotated bibliography of projects, surveys, and studies relating to the 2-year community college, the junior college, and the technical institute. The bibliography covers the period from 1953 to 1957 and indicates whether the item described was completed or underway on October 1, 1957. This bibliography has been prepared to provide an overview of the scope and nature of recent junior college projects, surveys, and studies, and of projects, surveys and studies having implications for the junior college; to stimulate further investigations as they seem necessary and appropriate; and to encourage the application of the findings toward the continued improvement of 2-year institutions. Two appendixes present: (1) Questionnaire; and (2) Library Data. An index is included. [Best copy available has been provided.]
Know Your Capital City. First Edition. Bulletin, 1958, No. 15
Author: Willcockson, Mary
Date: 1958-00-00
Type: Historical Materials
Subjects: Educational History,United States History,Federal Government,Vignettes,Diaries,Elementary Secondary Education,Annotated Bibliographies,Guides,Student Attitudes,Community Organizations,Urban Areas,City Government,Government (Administrative Body),Field Trips,Tourism,Local History,Heritage Education,Historic Sites,Urban Planning,Parks,Museums,Urban Population,Public Agencies,Government Employees

Since any good citizen wants to know how his Government works, as an initial experience it is necessary to become acquainted with the setting--Washington, D. C. This bulletin serves as an introduction to the Capital. It provides an historical and a present-day background for appreciating the city. What kind of a community is Washington? Why does it exist? Was it planned or did it just happen? How large is it? Is there a relationship between its size and its purpose? Does it have the kind of government that exists in most home towns? Who are the people? What do they do to earn a living? How well does the community meet their needs? What historical evidences are there that show the past as a prologue to the present? A tour of the city will help to answer these questions and many others. Such a tour may be taken in person or through reading the story of a group of young people. This story is not an actual record of a particular group or tour, but it is a composite of many experiences. It is based upon diary records of tours taken by one person as a child, as a youth, and as an adult. To these impressions were added those of many elementary school children and high-school youth who have visited Washington recently. In writing about a subject on which authorities sometimes disagree, every effort has been made to secure accuracy. The Columbia Historical Society contributed the time of several members who reviewed this manuscript. Children, young people, and adults were asked to read the story. They talked about the material that interested them most and how it helped them to understand Washington as the seat of Federal Government. Their reactions contributed to the revision. As a result, this bulletin can be used by upper- grade children and possibly by other citizens who wish information of a simple, factual nature. A bibliography is included. [Best copy available has been provided.]
Primer on Special Education in Charter Schools
Author: Luna, Tom
Date: 2007-10-00
Type: Reports - Descriptive
Subjects: Charter Schools,Special Education,Compliance (Legal),School Districts,Public Education,Elementary Secondary Education,Educational Legislation,Federal Legislation,Accountability,School Administration,Individualized Education Programs

This section of the Idaho Primer on Special Education in Charter Schools is divided into two parts: (1) a discussion of the legal status of charter schools and their linkage to other local education agencies (LEAs), and (2) a synopsis of federal laws that are most relevant to special education in charter schools. The Primer on Special Education in Charter Schools is intended for those readers who may not fully understand the critical importance of a charter school's legal status within a state's public education system, or may not have a working knowledge of, or need a brief update on, federal special education laws and regulations. [Funding for this paper was provided by the U.S. Department of Education, Office of Elementary and Secondary Education Charter Schools Program.]
New Jersey Primer on Special Education &amp; Charter Schools
Author: New Jersey Department of Education
Date: 2013-00-00
Type: Reports - Descriptive
Subjects: Disabilities,Charter Schools,Special Education,Check Lists,Educational Development,Governance,Educational Administration,Accountability,Educational Policy,Planning,Parents,Equal Education,Access to Education,Civil Rights,Student Needs,Financial Support,Human Resources,Educational Facilities,Curriculum,Delivery Systems,Transportation,Professional Development,Teacher Qualifications,Educational Methods,Federal Legislation,Eligibility,Individualized Education Programs,Teamwork,State Departments of Education,Parent Rights,Suspension,Expulsion,Student Participation,Disability Identification,Student Placement

This document has been developed by the New Jersey Department of Education with the assistance of the TA Customizer Project funded by the U.S. Department of Education Charter Schools Program (CSP) and conducted by the National Association of State Directors of Special Education (NASDSE). Its focus is on providing information and technical assistance related to special education and the education of students with disabilities for developers and operators of New Jersey's charter schools from pre-application through all the life stages of the charter school. The New Jersey Charter School Program Act of 1995 (N.J.S.A. 18A:36A) recognizes only one authorizer for charter schools in the state--the Commissioner of Education. All application activities are managed through the Department of Education and each charter school is its own LEA for all matters pertaining to special education. Appendix includes: Glossary of Terms for the New Jersey Primer on Special Education and Charter Schools.
Special Education in Charter Schools: A Resource Primer for the State of Maryland
Author: Maryland State Department of Education
Date: 2006-08-07
Type: Reports - Descriptive
Subjects: Charter Schools,Special Education,Related Services (Special Education),School Districts,Guidance,State Departments of Education,Disabilities,School Administration,Accountability,Educational Legislation,Federal Legislation,Students

In the early 1990's, charter schools were a new concept being implemented by a few states and communities across the country. Today there are over 3,000 charter schools operating in 40 states and the District of Columbia. The growth of charter schools has compelled that we understand what charter schools are and how they impact responsibilities for special education at the state, local school system and the charter school level. Even though charter schools may be waived from some state and local regulations, the federal government has not permitted any waivers from federal special education requirements for charter schools.  In the area of special education, research has documented that charter schools struggle on two fronts: (1) understanding their roles and responsibilities related to special education; and (2) amassing the capacity required to provide special education and related services to students with disabilities (Ahearn et. al., 2001). One lesson that has been learned in the past decade of charter school implementation is the importance of providing clear guidance regarding special education for charter school operators, authorizers, local education agencies (LEAs) and state education agencies (SEAs). Without policy guidance, personnel can be unduly burdened to create answers to each individual situation, resulting in ambiguity or inconsistency among charter schools. This primer has been developed to provide guidance to Maryland's local school systems (charter school authorizers) and charter school developers (operators) as they confront the unique challenges in developing and implementing effective practices to ensure the access and success of students with disabilities in charter schools. Appended are: (1) Charter School Resources; (2) Glossary (Acronyms and Definitions); and (3) Special Education Talking Points: New and Renewal Contracts for Charter Schools. An index of frequently asked questions and an index of key words are included.
Hawaii Primers on Special Education and Charter Schools: Hawaii State Officials Primer
Author: State of Hawaii Department of Education
Date: 2006-03-00
Type: Reports - Descriptive
Subjects: Disabilities,Charter Schools,Special Education,State Agencies,State Officials,Governance,School Responsibility,State Departments of Education,Educational Administration,Public Schools,Federal Legislation,Individualized Education Programs,Equal Education,Access to Education

&quot;The Hawai'i State Officials Primer&quot; provides information about special education in charter schools to Hawai'i state officials. It provides state officials an overview of charter schools, how they are defined, and the charter schools' responsibilities as they relate to special education. Understanding what charter schools are, their related responsibilities, and how they impact State agencies and departments is particularly important with respect to special education as special education needs and operations often cut across many different State agencies. [Funding for this paper was provided by the U.S. Department of Education Charter Schools Program.]
Minnesota Department of Education Special Education Primer for Charter Schools
Author: Minnesota Department of Education
Date: 2009-01-00
Type: Reports - Descriptive
Subjects: Disabilities,Charter Schools,Special Education,School Choice,Accountability,Educational Legislation,Federal Legislation

The purpose of this document is to provide information and resources on special education for charter school sponsors and charter school directors. This document is the result of collaborative input from individuals who work in and with charter schools in Minnesota. It also represents the collaborative efforts of the following divisions of the Minnesota Department of Education (MDE) who work to ensure the provision of a free and appropriate education for children and youth with disabilities attending Minnesota charter schools: (1) School Choice Programs and Services; (2) Special Education Policy; (3) Special Education Compliance and Assistance; and (4) Program Finance. Appendix includes: Connecting Federal/Minnesota Disability Categories and Teacher Licensure. A glossary is included. (Contains 1 footnote.) [Funding for this paper was provided by the U.S. Department of Education Charter Schools Program.]