This document provides guidelines for workshop planning. The first section, "Getting Started," discusses identifying needs, choosing the workshop format, setting goals, and forming a planning committee. The second section, "Procedure for the Planning Committee," lists seven main tasks. The third section, "Duties of the Personnel," outlines the…

This handbook, prepared to assist librarians in planning summer reading programs for children, includes suggestions on the following: (1) establishing program goals, objectives, and activities; (2) supplies, resources, and materials needed for the program; (3) sample registration, evaluation, and volunteer recruitment forms; (4) types of publicity…

This manual provides the guidelines and components necessary for the planning and implementation of a basic bicycle skills test program. It is intended for use by enforcement personnel, city and town government officials, education and school groups, civic groups, or other interested persons. An introduction covers use of the manual and the…

Information on establishing and running a free university is presented in this handbook. A free university is defined as an organization offering ungraded, unaccredited classes, activities and programs to the general public. Information on starting the free university includes: how to determine the needs of your community; deciding on a name and…

This document is composed of seven leaflets to aid parents in housing projects to develop play programs for their children. "Board Structure and Leadership" describes the constitution of a board of directors, the planning of a program by committees, and the development of leadership. "Publicity and Fund Raising" relates the value and outlines…

This is a report of activities on an adult education television program, conducted by San Diego Community Colleges, in cooperation with TV Channel KFMB in San Diego, California, during the school year, October, 1970 through June, 1971. The report begins with a history of the program, begun in 1951, and which has presented 174 courses since then.…

This handbook is designed to provide practical aid to those who have charge of the planning and organization of a youth conference, Defined as a conference to provide practical information as well as information about possible responsibilities, risks, and consequences of actions, related to the chosen conference topic. Suggestions are given for…

This manual presents information about Iowa's 1991 summer reading program, whose theme, "Super Summer Reader," celebrates both children and reading, as well as the "super people" found throughout history, in local communities, and in families. The manual contains a planning guide that is arranged by the following topics:…

This report compiles three studies conducted by the Office of Institutional Research at Johnson County Community College (JCCC) to evaluate the cost effectiveness of the various publicity methods initiated since 1971 to promote continuing education/community services activities. The three studies are: (1) cost effectiveness of newspaper…

To assure the continued and successful contribution by Harford Community College to the greatest number of citizens in its service area, a marketing plan for the college's educational services was developed. The first stage in the plan, service, includes: support services at off-campus locations, services for evening and Saturday classes, liaison…

Guidelines are provided for implementing the modular Voter Education, Registration, Community Action Program (VERCAP) in high schools. VERCAP was developed in 1976 by the National Association of Secondary School Principals. The purposes of VERCAP are to help students become informed, active citizens who can understand the mechanics of registering…

In 1973 The Board of Regents of The University of Wisconsin system created the Guest Student Program. In effect, the program opened the doors of the University to all Wisconsin residents aged 62 and over. There were 52 men and 47 women in the final sample, with a mean age of 74.89. The following types of interventions were initiated to aid Guest…

This manual is designed for use in developing successful workshops for training refugee entrepreneurs. The goal of such workshops is described as that of providing selected groups of refugees (especially Ethiopians, Somalians, Laotians, Cambodians and Vietnamese) with imformation that will help them to go into business or to make better decisions…

Eastern Illinois University's Beginning Teacher Assistance Program became effective Fall, 1985 for all graduates of the university who are currently employed as beginning teachers in the state of Illinois. Detailed information on all steps involved in the full operation of the program is presented. This program will provide Eastern faculty for…

This guide to running a foreign language camp is intended to cover all aspects of camp administration and program planning. The philosophy of language camps is set forth. The chairperson's responsibilities regarding staff recruitment, staff assignments, and handling finances are outlined. Sample schedules for French, Spanish, and German camps are…