A well-organized outdoor program, with emphasis on skill-building, group dynamics, and self-esteem development, can be designed for exceptional persons. This article presents some concepts basic to an outdoor program and offers practical solutions to situations planners may see as dilemmas. (CJ)

The Fulmer Industry Education Project, developed to interest 9- to 14-year-old gifted students in applied science, technology, and engineering careers in the United Kingdom, is described. Aspects discussed include the conceptual framework; and teaching approaches used during half-day sessions, weekend courses, and one-week activities. (Author/MC)

The Community Resource Center of Manchester, Connecticut, acts as a central clearinghouse for resource persons and pograms for classroom enrichment. The center's development, its resource file, and its relationship to the classroom teacher are reviewed. (CL)

Describes a Wisconsin program which is aimed at delinquency prevention. Discusses program development, components, and theory; and the requirements of leadership, volunteers, and youth involvement. Journal available from National Office for Social Responsibility, 208 North Washington, Alexandria, VA 22314. (CT)

A pilot program for 14 gifted 14 year olds is described in terms of identification procedures, program objectives, program procedures and curriculum, activity organization, and placement. Specific recommendations are made for future programing for this group. A list of classroom materials is included. (CL)

This article discusses effective strategic planning and management of employer cooperative education programs. It examines types of planning, the need for such programs, and implementation strategies. Several case studies are considered: Dayton-Hudson, IBM, AT&T, Delta Airlines, and Rockwell International. (CT)

The development of a local scheme of collaboration between sixth forms and further education to extend educational opportunities for 16-19 year olds is explained by the head of one of the participating schools. (Editor)

The authors describe a procedure, bibliotherapy, for using books to help gifted and talented children discuss and develop alternative approaches for meeting their special challenges and problems. A list of books are offered for the areas of personal problems, social problems, and educational/vocational problems. (SB)

A rationale for the development of intramural sports programs at the elementary level is presented, and two programs are described. (JD)

Presented is a glimpse into how one school has developed and implemented a policy for a primary science program which is wide-ranging with purposeful investigations, frequently of an interdisciplinary nature, crossing subject boundaries. (Author/KC)

Describes how a school district created a more efficient bus routing system with the help of two industrial engineers and the district computer. (IRT)

Technical tree climbing is a program on the leading edge of innovation. It will inspire staff, generate revenue, and create a sense of accomplishment and wonder. Initiating a technical tree climbing program requires climbable trees, knowledgeable staff, and a reverence for trees. Describes how Mystic Lake Camp initiated a 4-week program involving…

Describes the characteristics of today's college student population, noting ways in which they differ from the students of the past and exploring what the characteristics of these students means for the design and conduct of orientation programs. (SLD)

Describes the system of primary-school performance indicators employed within one (British) local educational authority (LEA), focusing on the link between performance indicators and the LEA's concurrent efforts to support school improvement. Describes a research program to translate the performance indicators into specific targets for improvement…