The purpose of this project was to establish a working model for a longitudinal evaluation of the effectiveness of the "Educational and Life Planning" (CNS ED 100) course at Western Kentucky University. This study, entitled "CELPS," was an action project designed to serve as a model for the establishment of a data bank against which future efficacy studies could be made by the faculty. A pilot study of 80 CNS ED 100 students was conducted to test the CELPS model described in this paper and also to provide preliminary information about the effectiveness of the "Educational and Life Planning" course. However, this was clearly secondary to the purpose of methodological development and testing. Five instruments were designed, a code book was developed, and all data collected were sent to the computer center on the coded forms to establish a data bank on the mainframe computer. Hand transfer of the raw data to the computer sheets was found to be an inefficient way to send data to the computer center; as a result, the forms were revised to allow for direct data entry to the computer which will ensure greater efficiency and reliability. Initial results of the pilot study were presented in tabular form. Because this pilot study was merely descriptive no tests of statistical significance were calculated. These results served only to show that CELPS was in fact a working model. Recommendations were suggested to the Counselor Education faculty regarding the administration of this longitudinal study over the next six years.

The plan may be characterized as follows: A definite provision for four levels of mastery. A challenge to the individual pupil, through a written presentation of contracts, to place himself satisfactorily at the grade-level he desires. Provision for a period of thirty-six weeks, in six-weeks units.

The purpose of this study was to evaluate the guidance and counseling program of the Bishop David Memorial High School. Methods and procedures included the use of the Evaluative Criteria utilized by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools in evaluating secondary schools, an analysis of the needs of students, a review of guidance information reported on a Supplementary Data Form, and a review of guidance practices reported in literature. This study provides information that could be used by administrative personnel, instructors, counselors, and persons performing counselor-related functions in an effort to utilize the guidance and counseling services at the secondary school level. The findings in this study revealed that the current guidance and counseling program at the Bishop David Memorial High School was adequate in terms of meeting overall student needs. Observations concerning the guidance program were outlined and major recommendations were presented.

The purpose of this study was to ascertain the disciplinary trends in educational practice as reported in professional journals comprising the period 1960-1965 and emphasizing, particularly, discipline of pupils in elementary schools. Educational movements of the past concerning discipline have directly influenced that phase of present-day education. By considering the historical background of the problem, current conceptions and practices could be more adequately interpreted.

This investigation is an attempt: To present the outstanding problems and difficulties which are likely to arise in the process of organizing a mixed chorus in the average small four-year high school, and in directing the chorus during its first year. To analyze these difficulties and to suggest techniques of treating them, based on the experience and recommendations of authorities in the field of choral conducting, and also based on the writer's personal contacts with the field of choral music as a student and as a director.

The purpose of this study is to determine how Taylor County as a unit can best provide equal educational opportunities for the 2,417 boys and girls who are, or should be enrolled in the elementary and secondary schools within the county, and as a result propose reorganization and make general recommendations.

This study represents an attempt to discover high cost areas in the Robertson County Pupil Transportation System by comparing the pupil transportation expenditures of Robertson County with pupil transportation expenditures of four counties of comparable size. The data used was that submitted to the Tennessee State Department of Education by Anderson County, Franklin County, McMinn County, Roane County and Robertson County and published in annual reports for 1974, 1975, and 1976. The pupil transportation expenditures for each county were averaged for the three-year period and the mean was used as a basis for comparison to determine relative high costs. Robertson County ranked third in expenditures and showed relative high costs. Purchasing policies and procedures were reviewed by means of interviews. Robertson County purchased from suppliers on the local, state, and federal level and usually accepted the low bid--a policy considered by many administrators as sound management practice. No outstanding high cost areas were found. However, a more indepth study of the high cost areas found in the related literature was recommended to determine possible areas for lowering of costs.

The assignment is the teacher's one best chance of stimulating children with a desire for the work that is to follow. For this reason it should be carefully and methodically given and should be definite and clear. Study increases in intelligence somewhat in the degree that the main or salient features of the material to be studied are emphasized in the assignments.

The following are the things the writer hopes to accomplish by this study: I. Find the number of eighth grade graduates of the Bullitt County Schools over a four-year period (from 1948 to 1953): a. That entered high school b. That did not enter high school. c. That completed one, two or three years of high school. d. That completed high school. e. That married, died, etc. before entering or completing high school. II. Find age of graduation from the eighth grade. III. Compare the number of eighth grade failures in a non-consolidated school with those of a consolidated school. IV. Compare the percentage of eighth grade graduates from non-consolidated schools who entered or failed to enter high school with those who graduated from the eighth grade in the consolidated schools. V. Find the relationship between grade retardation and drop-outs. VI. Interview a number of boys and girls to find the cause of drop-outs.

The purpose of this thesis is to make a scientific study of education in Clay County. A. To clear up some of the false sensational stories and ideas of the so-called mountains and mountaineers. B. To study the school system of Clay County. a. Teachers. 1. Experience, pay and load. b. Finance. 1. Sources of revenue. 2. Expenditures c. Buildings and equipment d. Enrollment, census and attendance e. Efficiency of one-teacher schools compared with the efficiency of four or more teacher schools. C. To secure a basis for recommendations in the interest of better education in Clay County.