This "ERIC Digest" discusses the components of an effective educational program for students who are gifted. The paper defines the term "program" and distinguishes between programs and provisions. Eight major components of an effective program are noted: needs assessment, definition of population, identification procedures,…

Louisiana's statewide provisions for education of gifted and talented preschoolers are reviewed, and difficulties encountered in serving 300 gifted young children are addressed. Among the administrative burdens cited are narrow identification criteria and the combination of limited financial and personnel resources resulting in the availability of…

The major elements of the industry-based planning process can be successfully applied to the development and implementation of international projects in educational institutions. International education programs share the following fundamental structural elements with business and industry: they compete in the market place, and exist by managing…

The bibliography of 90 items lists books and journal articles for professionals and parents on the topic of integration of early intervention programs. The list encompasses publications on program models, parental expectations, financial concerns, effects on development of handicapped and nonhandicapped children, social behavior, and educational…

This document presents guidelines for creating a master plan for community parks and recreation programs. The master plan is a written document used by community decision makers to provide a consistent 5 to 10 year parks and recreation plan. Chapters provide information on: (1) definition and general description of master plans; (2) goals and…

This guidebook is one in the Target Topic Series developed to highlight issues and concerns related to effective community education operation. It is intended for the community educator and community education advisory council member who want to implement programs in their community. A pretest covers material discussed in the guidebook. This…

To justify school administration support of summer agriculture programs, vocational agriculture teachers must prepare and present detailed plans. The author offers a list of sixteen goals as an example of activities that should be in every vocational agriculture summer program. (MF)

Development of programs for the gifted requires planning (at the school and classroom levels) based on a conception of gifted education and consideration of goals, content, differentiation strategies, and organizational form. Program operation involves subprocesses of program adoption, program delivery, and program institutionalization. (DB)

Developing a sex education program for deaf students begins with reviewing state guidelines on the topic, enlisting the support of policy makers and instructors, training teachers and parents, developing appropriate curriculum and materials, and evaluating and revising the program on a continuous basis. (CL)

Guidelines are offered for facilitating independent or small group investigations by gifted and talented students. Steps include exploring student interest, developing the chosen topic, using the management plan, implementing and monitoring the project, and helping students with evaluation. (CL)

Questionnaire responses of eminent people in Communications, Liberal Arts, Fine Arts, Science, Education, and Business Education and Management are considered in terms of their projects' inspiration, preparation, products, task commitment, obstacles, and audience. Following a discussion of the experiences of professionals, implications for gifted…

Five sequential steps form a model for developing, implementing, and evaluating a career education program for handicapped students: assessing students' needs; identifying specific career education goals; identifying barriers and facilitators; generating intermediate objectives; and measuring program effectiveness. (CL)

Three basic learning principles are advanced regarding planning early intervention for preschoolers with disabilities. Principles focus on structured motor development, concrete instructional materials, and structured self-help activities. (CL)

Suggests nine guidelines for teachers and administrators planning death education programs. All emphasize planning and developing with great sensitivity and care. (CK)