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Development Of A Public Relations Program For The Newman Community Unit School District #303, Charles E. White

Masters Theses

Public relations is an important part of any school district's total program. To be most effective, a written, planned public relations program should be used. This field experience deals with the development of a written, planned public relations program for the Newman Community Unit School District #303 in Newman, Illinois.

The author attempts to provide information that could be used by other educators who wish to develop a public relations program for their school district. Reasons why educators must provide information about the schools to the public and involve the public with the schools are discussed. The reasons for developing …

The Development Of A Special Education Handbook For Community Unit School District No. 20, Lawrenceville, Illinois 62739, Mary M. Shaffer

Masters Theses

The obligation to provide a free appropriate education to all children regardless of their physical or mental capabilities resides with those officials responsible for administering the education program. This study was done to write a special education handbook for parents of handicapped children. The handbook will be used to inform parents about special education programs and explain how parents can be involved in the educational process. There is a definite need for an introduction process for parents. Previously in Unit District No. 20, information was mailed to parents or sent home by the child. The handbook will provide a tool …

A Report Of An Internship In The St. Joseph Public Schools St. Joseph, Michigan, Dennis David Lundgren

Masters Theses

The purpose of this report is to describe a six week internship completed in the St. Joseph Public School System. The intern worked in the area of curriculum and personnel and became familiar with the role of Director of Curriculum and Personnel. Several major tasks related to that role were completed during the internship.

Chapter I contains a brief description of St. Joseph Public Schools. The chapter includes the intern's prospectus, including a description of the internship. The chapter also contains the intern's projected nature of internship experience.

Chapter II describes the experiences and major tasks completed during the internship. …

A Report Of An Internship In The Admissions And Counseling Office At Kalamazoo Valley Community College, Constance M. Speers

Masters Theses

This paper describes an internship which was completed in the Admissions office of a community college in Michigan. A rationale for the internship is presented in Chapter I. An outline of the prospectus objectives is also included in the first chapter. Chapter II describes the experiences encountered during the internship. Administrative experiences with the associate dean of students are related, as are those involved in the accomplishment of two special projects. These projects were: To develop a career guidance program for the college, and to investigate special characteristics of applicants who never matriculated. The third chapter analyzes the internship experience …

A Review Of An Internship With The Educational Services Department Of Bronson Methodist Hospital Kalamazoo, Michigan, Krista T. Mckay

Masters Theses

An internship is reported and analyzed with regard to the consulting skills used by the intern during her work with the personnel of a hospital training and development department.

When the intern saw problems of an educational nature in department programs, she attempted to intervene to help department personnel solve these problems. Specific incidents are reported.

The reported incidents are then analyzed in terms of the consulting stages and modes used by the intern during her interventions. The intern's problems with setting the terms of the consulting contract and selecting the appropriate consulting modes are discussed. Alternative consulting behaviors are …

A Planning-Budgeting System For The South Eastern Special Education Joint Agreement, George C. Dudley

Masters Theses

Special education cost studies since the mid-nineteen fifties report problems in obtaining accurate financial information relative to programs and pupils. The author addresses similiar difficulties encountered when restrictive sources of revenue are maintained as separate from the special education joint agreement budget.

This study was conducted for two purposes: (1) To develop a planning-budgeting system which would organize multi-sources of revenue into one joint agreement financial plan; and (2) To develop a planning-budgeting chart of accounts.

Five criteria were applied to the development of the planning-budgeting system: (1) It must allow for planning the total scope of joint agreement operations; …

A Community Climate Survey Of The Mattoon Community Unit #2 School District, Doug Craig

Masters Theses

School district boards of education and administrators need to constantly gather information about the attitudes and opinions of the community they serve if the true educational needs of the community are to be served. Total community consensus or opinion is preferable, but often impractical. Casual information gathered from self-selected individuals from the community is readily available, but unrepresentative and often misleading. Surveys of a selected sample of the school community can be inexpensive, practical and accurate depending on the method of information collection, the nature of the questions and the manner in which the sample is selected.

A Community Climate …

Development Of An Emergency Preparedness Manual For Parkview Junior High School, Richard Philip Alsman

Masters Theses

Physical protection of the life and limb of every school pupil is a heavy responsibility that rests upon all officials involved in administering educational programs. Therefore, this study was done to prepare an emergency preparedness manual for Parkview Junior High School of Community Unit School District #20, in Lawrenceville, Illinois. The emergencies to be evaluated in the study include:

1. Tornadoes and Storms
2. Fire
3. Nuclear and Conventional Bombing
4. Explosion and Fire
5. Earthquake
6. Large Scale Air Pollutants
7. Blizzards
8. Bomb Threat

The study begins by describing each disaster, giving background information, destructive power, and possible dangers of which to be aware. This is …

Computerized Student Scheduling At Centralia High School, Richard F. Gibson

Masters Theses

This field experience took place during the 1981-82 school year at Centralia High School in Centralia, Illinois. The researcher served as the Director of Guidance and was responsible for scheduling 1,350 students into classes for the 1982-83 school year. The field experience started in December of 1981 and was completed in August of 1982. Computer scheduling was the method chosen to schedule the 1,350 high school students into 165 courses.

Centralia High School had done computer scheduling at McDonnell-Douglas in St. Louis, Kaskaskia College in Centralia, Parkway High School District in St. Louis, and Southern Illinois University in Edwardsville. In …

Student Misbehavior Disciplinary Actions And Alternatives, Vic Provinzano

Masters Theses

The Illinois Constitution guarantees every child an opportunity to receive an education. However, when a child commits an act of gross disobedience or misconduct as defined by the school board, the student's right to an education may be temporarily withheld. [122 Ill. Rev. Stat. 10 - 22.6 (1979)].

The Illinois School Code, (Sec. 24-24), states "that teachers and other certificated educational employees shall maintain discipline in the schools".

It is the responsibility of the School Board and the Administration to provide rules of conduct for student behavior, and standards of student conduct should define the basic rules and major …

Higher Education Administrators' Knowledge Of Section 504, Laura Montgomery Bundy

Masters Theses

The purpose of this study was to examine the knowledge of administrators in higher education relative to Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973. Particular emphasis was placed on the population of individuals labeled handicapped because of a learning disability. Given the number of students who receive federal aid and the wording of subsections 84.3(f) and 84.3(h) of the Federal Register of May 4, 1977, it is probable that all American postsecondary educational institutions are required to comply with Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973. It appears that one of the populations to be served is that …

An Internship With A Superintendent Of A Small High School, Robert A. Yeazel

Masters Theses

No abstract provided.

Proposal Of Development Of A Gifted Program To Be Implemented By South Eastern Special Education, Brenda Kaye Palmer Allen

Masters Theses

Since a major purpose of American education is to meet each child's individual needs, then the intellectually gifted children require the same consideration as those who are slow learners, handicapped, economically disadvantaged, or emotionally disturbed. Research reveals that there are approximately one and one-half to two million gifted children in the United States which means that between two and three percent of the students in any given classroom fall into this category. It is an alrming fact that between ten and twenty percent of the gifted students become high school dropouts and a much larger number never attend college. Presently, …

Formation Of Teacher, Substitute Teacher, And Parent/Student Handbooks For Maroa-Forsyth High School, D. Leroy Mills

Masters Theses

In an effort to put together handbooks for Maroa-Forsyth High School the loose leaf format was decided upon for the teacher's copy. Using this format, pages can be added, deleted, or substituted when changes are needed. The following handbooks were compiled:

1. Teacher
2. Substitute Teacher
3. Parent/Student

In the faculty handbook an effort was made to let the teacher know what the philosophy of the school is and the objectives of the school to educate the students in keeping with the stated philosophy. It was felt that the teacher should be given some idea about what the school district feels are professional …

The Charleston Experience 1975-1982: A Field Study Concerning The Financial, Academic, And Extracurricular Problems And Solutions In The Charleston, Illinois School System From 1975-1982, C. Michael David

Masters Theses

The purpose of the study was to execute a study of how the Charleston Community Unit District #1 was affected by the severe financial problems it faced from 1975 to present.

The study shows how a basic program of academic and extracurricular offerings were maintained while trying to solve the financial problems. There is information in the study to show how the financial debt was identified and what solutions were attempted to eliminate the debt.

Another phase of the study shows the relationship of the community, Board of Education, and administrative staff during the period of time from 1975 to …

An Analysis Of The Casey School District's School-Community Relations Program, Juanita E. Worden Fribley

Masters Theses

Communication with the public is an essential facet of any school-community relations program. This study examines both external and internal communication methods. Before a school district can have a purposeful school-community relations program, the internal communication of the school personnel needs to be working effectively.

The survey used for this field experience was developed by the writer to determine the effectiveness of the Casey School District's school-community relations program. This telephone survey consists of eleven questions concerning an awareness of school news. One hundred people were randomly called and asked to respond to the survey.

The Casey School District utilizes …

An Evaluation And Needs Study Of Clinton School Buildings, Thomas Lee Dougherty

Masters Theses

The purpose of this field study was to evaluate the physical facilities of the Clinton school district and determine the adequacy of those facilities for the next five years. The procedures followed in the study included the writer working as a member of a board of education appointed facilities committee.

Some of the specific areas of concentration for the writer included collection and interpretation of data for the purpose of describing conditions and making projections of need. The major sources of data used in this study included school district enrollment and financial records, articles from professional journals, records of live …

Administrative Internship In An Elementary School, Cean Kimball Cartwright

Masters Theses

Between April 23, 1980, and May 30, 1980, the writer served as intern to the principal of Mt. Zion Grade School in Mt. Zion, Illinois. The purpose of the internship was to gain a better understanding of elementary school administration and gain experiences as a building level administrator in an elementary school. During this period of time, a detailed daily log was maintained by the writer. Also, the writer was involved in the vast majority of activities of the supervising principal during this period as well as completing specific assignments as delegated by the principal.

During the field experience, the …

A Field Experience Involving An Administrative Internship And The Development Of Course Descriptions And Curriculum, Wayne P. Johnson

Masters Theses

An internship, by the writer, under the direction of Mr. Ronald L. Cope, superintendent of Palestine Community Unit School District No. 3, and Dr. G. C. Matzner of the Eastern Illinois University Department of School Service Personnel is summarized in this paper. Observations of the superintendent's duties, joint projects with the superintendent, and central office related activities by the writer are described.

The intern lists by week a field experience log from September 10, 1981 until April 26, 1982. Experiences and projects related to the superintendency are included. A study of recent school board meeting packets to activities the intern …

Analysis Of The Assistant Principal At Johns Hill Middle School, Craig E. Milligan

Masters Theses

Introduction

The improvement of teaching and learning is a foremost function of the middle school assistant principal. An important factor in determining the success or failure of a middle school is the ability of the assistant principal to lead the staff in the improvement of the school's curricular programs. Working with individuals and groups of teachers to improve staff relations is a demanding job that requires the assistant principal to develop a broad set of skills and various attitudes.

Educators who do not understand the behavior of children will be in a very unfavorable situation. The assistant principal who does …

An Elementary Special Education Program, Community Unit District #3, Georgetown, Illinois, Nancy B. Thompson

Masters Theses

In February, 1977 Supportive Services (SS) was designed as a special education program for the elementary schools in Community Unit District #3, Georgetown, Illinois. Georgetown has 900 students in grades kindergarten through eight.

Three special education teachers developed the supportive services program with input from other district specialists who work with exceptional children. Following study sessions and writing the program, approval was sought from the director of the special education district, the school principal, and the school district superintendent. Upon request of the superintendent, the teachers presented the program to the school board for approval. After approval was received from …

Coping With Enrollment And Revenue Declines In Assumption Community Unit District #9, Randolph L. Tinder

Masters Theses

As we proceed toward the end of the twentieth century, it has become increasingly clear that the future of public education in the United States is somewhat uncertain. This uncertainty is due to a number of causes: concern over discipline, lack of parental interest, decreasing enrollment, lack of quality teachers, and decreasing supplies of tax monies to fund the schools. Some of these reasons have more impact in one area than another, but the effect can be determined easily. Schools are faced with program cuts and diminution of services for the student population.

This field study addresses this problem as …

A Report Of An Internship In Central Office Administration In The Forest Hills Public Schools, Joyce M. Newhouse

Masters Theses

This is a report of an internship experience in central office administration. It is a study of the Forest Hills School District, Grand Rapids, Michigan, following a millage defeat, and depicts the central office administrators as they accept the challenges thrust upon them. It is an analysis of the roles and responsibilities inherent in the positions of the superintendency and assistant superintendencies of business, instruction and personnel as they emerged during a crisis period. The information is presented from the vantage point of the administrative intern who functioned as an additional staff member.

A Report Of An Internship Experience At Three Rivers Community Schools, Robert E. Sickles

Masters Theses

This report describes an internship experience completed in the central administrative offices at Three Rivers Community Schools, Three Rivers, Michigan, during the summer of 1981.

The purpose of the internship was to enrich the intern's experience and understanding of the role and responsibilities of an assistant superintendent. To accomplish this, the intern was actively involved in the daily activities of the assistant superintendent. Valuable practical experiences were acquired by placing special emphasis on the areas of negotiations, employer-employee relations; employee selection and evaluation; and preparing a school system to be staffed and physically ready for a new School year. In …

Career Exploration At The Calhoun Area Vocational Center, David Johnson

Masters Theses

This project report records the internship experience as Administrative Assistant at the Calhoun Area Vocational Center in Battle Creek, Michigan. Chapter I is the background of the internship. The plan for the internship is found in the prospectus in Chapter II. The log for the internship is recorded in Appendix A which describes the leadership skills experienced in planning, organizing, controlling and evaluating. The achievement of objectives is described in Chapter III. Chapter IV are the conclusions and recommendations.

A Report Of An Internship In The Buchanan Community Schools Buchanan, Michigan, Gloria M. Vanderbeck

Masters Theses

The purpose of this paper is to describe a six-week internship completed with the Buchanan Community schools during which the intern engaged in a variety of administrative activities.

Chapter I contains the rationale for the selection of the Buchanan Community Schools, a brief description of the school system, background information on the Buchanan Community Schools and the City of Buchanan, and the prospectus which structured the experience.

Chapter II describes the experiences during the internship which involve administrative tasks, budget preparation, and procedures.

Chapter III summarizes and evaluates the six weeks internship and recommendations for future internships.

Addressing Community Awareness Of Self-Help Groups, David Glenn Anderson

Masters Theses

A directory of self-help organizations in Vermilion County, Illinois, was developed as a project to complete the requirements of the Specialist in Education degree through the Department of Education Leadership at Western Michigan University. The intern's training placement was with the Vermilion County Community 708 Mental Health Board, a mental health funding agency.

It was determined that the majority of self-help groups in Vermilion County were not listed in any existing directory and that a directory of self-help groups was needed. A self-help group directory was completed and a spring conference co-sponsored by his Vermilion County Council of Social Agencies …

Business Office Internship, Kathryn S. Weeden

Masters Theses

Successful operation of a school district depends upon the functions of the business office. This internship at Grand Rapids Public Schools under the supervision of Dr. James Gallagher, Executive Deputy Superintendent of Business Affairs, involved experiences in the school business areas of accounting, data processing, investments, funding, payroll, and purchasing. Knowledge of school business functions will provide the author with the awareness she needs when she attains her career goal working in central office administration, preferably as a curriculum and instruction specialist.

In addition to an introduction this report is divided into four sections which discuss the site and the …

An Experiential Project Examining The Realm Of The School Business Function, Robert J. Gabel

Masters Theses

The objective of this experiential project was to examine the role and functions of the school business manager and the school business office.

Major areas that were examined were budgeting procedures, investigation of school district insurance coverage, investigation of developing alternative revenue sources such as a preschool and day care center, and shared time programs.

Through the investigation of these areas it was found that budgeting is an ongoing, year around process. It was observed that the South Haven Public Schools use a form of the Planning Programming Budgeting System (PPBS) and zero-base budgeting as management tools. Further it was …

The Public School Superintendent In The Administration Of Schools, Chuka J. Ezekigbo

Masters Theses

The title of this thesis which is, "The Public School Superintendent in the Administration of Schools," deals with the roles of the superintendent in the selection and evaluation of school personnel, administration of schools, budgeting, physical plant and maintenance. It also deals with the problems which a superintendent encounters in the running of schools.

This thesis makes it clear that the superintendent's power to manage is derived from the school board, so his power in the exercise of duties is the perogative of the school board. As a chief executive of the school administration, he has some aides which are …