This sequel to the study, "New Perspectives on Curriculum Implementation" (1981), was desgiend to ensure that curriculum planners have ready access to concrete planning strategies for effective curriculum implementation at the local level. In the first section, a review of the literature offers users' and organizations' perspectives on…

This paper describes the purpose and function of the "mini-sabbatical" for college faculty. This short term sabbatical is of one week duration. During this period the teacher visits an educational institution other than his own with the object of observing, interviewing, and discussing his field of interest with faculty members…

Improved communications, teacher involvement in program development, and teacher participation in problem solving are important factors in resolving teacher burnout. Three teacher participation programs, designed specifically to combat teacher burnout, are described. (JN)

The School-University Partnership for Educational Renewal (SUPER), between teams from the school of education at Berkeley and personnel from 16 public schools, is described and the following aspects are discussed: (1) history of program; (2) current trends in education which affect the program; (3) elements composing SUPER; (4) evaluation of…

Describes the success of an experienced middle school teacher in balancing her professional and personal values with organizational obligations and responsibilites to students. Encourages administrators to support teachers in the construction, evaluation, and revision of the classroom curriculum and to provide more collegial exchange opportunities…