Utilizing snowshoes, students in Project R.A.C.E. (Regional Approach on Conservation in Education) have continued their out-of-door activities and environmental studies throughout the winter. Initiation and development of the program are explained. (BL)

AS THE SIZE AND SCOPE OF THE EDUCATION ENDEAVOR CONTINUES TO GROW, THE SINGLE SCHOOL OR DISTRICT IS FINDING IT MORE DIFFICULT TO MAINTAIN AN OUTSTANDING EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM ON ITS OWN. THE COMPLEX NEEDS OF SOCIETY DEMAND COMPLEX PROGRAMS WHICH THE SCHOOL CANNOT AFFORD. FOR THIS REASON, AND AS AN ATTEMPT TO CUT DOWN WASTE AND DUPLICATION OF EFFORT…

The purpose of this guide is to provide school district administrators and teachers with guidance and direction in the planning and conduct of resident programs of outdoor education. Methods for planning and financing the program, selecting the site and personnel, determining the role of the classroom teacher, and identifying resources are…

PERSONALITY VARIATIONS AMONG LOWER-CLASS CHILDREN WERE EXPLORED BY (1) DEVISING AND REFINING THEORY-RELEVANT METHODS OF PERSONALITY MEASUREMENT AND (2) USING THESE METHODS TO INVESTIGATE DEVELOPMENTAL CHANGE AND TO ORGANIZE PROGRAMS OF DIFFERENTIAL EDUCATIONAL TREATMENTS. GROUPS OF SEVERAL HUNDRED STUDENTS FROM A "CULTURALLY DEPRIVED"…

The report presents a review of institutional manpower training programs conducted in the State during the 1973 Federal fiscal year. Two major manpower training objectives are used for the basis of the report: to provide education, supportive services, and training opportunities for unemployed and underemployed individuals and to provide education…

THIS ADVANCED TRAINING SEMINAR WAS DESIGNED FOR STAFF MEMBERS OF SENIOR CITIZEN PROGRAMS THROUGHOUT NEW YORK STATE. POSITION PAPERS WERE PRESENTED ON THE SOCIAL FUTURE OF THE AGING AND ON EFFECTIVE MEANS OF SERVING THE INDIVIDUAL. WORKSHOP DISCUSSIONS WERE HELD ON WAYS TO ACHIEVE A NEW SOCIAL ROLE FOR THE ELDERLY, THE GROUP METHOD IN CLUBS AND…

An In-Camp Learning Program focuses on the specific needs of the out-of-school youth and adult migrant farmworker. Although its primary intent is that of education, other areas such as health and social services are addressed. In 1975, New York's In-Camp Learning Program focused on the assessed and expressed educational needs of approximately 400…

Describing the development, organization, and activities of a living history program designed around principles of experiential learning to stimulate student interest in American history, this article discusses the interdisciplinary approach and includes a schedule of a day-long field trip simulating garrison life 200 years ago. (SB)

The culmination of educational experiences in the outdoors is the resident outdoor education program. Involving teachers and pupils living and learning in the natural environment, the program emphasizes the development of human values and provides students with learning opportunities that focus on direct, real, and relevant experiences. Intended…

An In-Camp Learning Program focuses on the specific needs of the out-of-school youth and adult migrant farmworker. Although its primary intent is that of education, the program addresses other areas such as health and social services. In 1976, New York's In-Camp Learning Program served 400 migrant farmworkers in 15 camps in the counties of…