A Pilot Study Concerning the Continuing Education Needs of the State of Idaho--Including a Survey of the Continuing Education Needs of Idaho's Classroom Teachers.

Overview & Synopsis

This document discusses continuing education, primarily as it concerns Idaho, with specific reference to classroom teachers. The report makes the assumption that education is not just for students or scholars but should fulfill the need for an "enlightened electorate.""Continuing education" is defined as including all forms of supplementary education provided through the efforts of numerous institutions and agencies from "cradle to grave," while "Idaho continuing education" focuses on adult education that is not already a part of the function of educational institutions or agencies. The remainder of the report is divided into the following sections: Correspondence with Neighboring States and Studies Conducted by Other States Concerning Continuing Education, One-Day Conference of Idaho Continuing Education Personnel, A Survey of the Continuing Education Needs of Idaho's Classroom Teachers, and Recommendations. Through this step-by-step presentation, it is stated, a clearer insight into the directions Idaho should be taking in continuing education will be possible. (JA)