Presents information on where to learn to fly, which aircraft is best for this purpose, and approximate costs. Includes additional information on certificates, licenses, and ratings, and a description of the two phases of the General Aviation Manufacturers Association flight training program. (JN)

This Kentucky plan for the years 1997-2002 is the third iteration of desegregation planning which began in 1982. It is the second edition of "The Kentucky Plan" adopted in 1990. This edition embraces the dynamic nature of public higher education in Kentucky as institutions seek to provide greater access for an increasingly diverse…

The Head Start program is a comprehensive child development program designed to increase the social competence of children in low-income families and children with disabilities and to improve their chances of school success. This 9-minute videotape describes the Head Start and Early Head Start programs in North Dakota. The tape features parents…

This article highlights the importance of involving foster youth speak for themselves, particularly about what they need and deserve as they prepare to move out of the foster care system. Descriptions of innovative and effective programs and legislation that encourage leadership skills in foster children are included, such as the California Youth…

Noting that fruit and vegetable consumption is an important component of a balanced diet consistent with the "Dietary Guidelines for Americans" and the Food Guide Pyramid, this report fulfills a request from the Appropriations Committee Directives to analyze current levels of fresh produce in Department of Agriculture (USDA) nutritional…

The current climate of accountability, reduced fiscal spending, and managed care has heightened the need to demonstrate the effectiveness of the child welfare system. This monograph presents an overview of initiatives that have been undertaken to promote outcome measurement and performance management in the field of child care, highlighting…

This booklet describes the efforts and successes of the National Center for Postsecondary Improvement (NCPI), a collaborative research venture of Stanford University, the University of Michigan, and the University of Pennsylvania that conducts research describing and analyzing the challenges of postsecondary education. Its goal is to provide…

As an outgrowth of programs made possible by a Title IV-C grant, a small K-12 school district (Colonial Beach Public Schools, Virginia) established a library that loans out microcomputers to students for use at home. The loan system, indicated to be quite successful, is described. (JN)

The article traces the development of the Early Childhood Learning Center program (Manchester, Connecticut) for gifted and talented preschoolers. It is pointed out that the program is based on J. Reszulli's Enrichment Triad Model. (SW)

Describes the philosophy, objectives, and practices of Girls Clubs of America, a national service and advocacy organization for preparing girls six through 18 years of age for future employment. (MP)

Provides updated information about expansion of a family-service project in Evanston, Illinois, describing new centers and affiliates, activities, and programs. (MP)

Students in grades six through 12 in 40 states are participating annually in a History Day competition. Rules for the 1983 contest are briefly described. (AM)

Describes a cooperative project to convert a library's hardcopy materials to microfiche, including the steps involved in conversion, conversion costs, sources of funding, and staff performance rates. Six references are listed. (FM)

The article describes a yoga physical fitness program designed to meet the developmental needs of visually impaired students. (Author/CL)

The article describes a three-part driving program for low vision persons in which potential trainees are first interviewed for problems which may interfere with success, then trained to recognize objects through a bioptic lens system, and finally trained on road signs and markings. (Author/CL)