The article suggests a model and plan of action designed to combat child abuse and neglect, utilizing extension education working with county agencies in developing programs to reach the target population. Community perspective, interprogram cooperation, and ways to implement programs are considered. (MF)

Traces the history and development of the American Farm School beginning in 1909. Describes the mission of the school and its current program changes and curriculum development activities. (LRA)

Following a brief description of the economic background of Venezuela, this article focuses on the National Institute of Cooperative Education (INCE) program which trains farmers and students, ages 14 to 20. Discusses the cooperative agreement between Pennsylvania State University and INCE to provide in-service training for INCE personnel and…

United Hospital in North Dakota, a primary teaching hospital associated with the University of North Dakota, has developed a program to provide on-site continuing medical education to outlying community hospitals and family medicine staff. The development, implementation and cost of the program are discussed. (JMD)

Describes the five language programs at a Toronto high school. (RL)

The second in a three-part series outlining Greenville Technical College's developmental studies program, this segment discusses the growth and functions of the Developmental Studies Division's counseling service, the Student Success Center. (Author/DR)

The individual needs and capabilities of older adults engaged in a physical activities program are discussed. (LH)

A project was conducted to develop an instructional model for a course in basic marketing. Topics for the course were identified, a literature review was performed, and a strategy was developed. It was concluded that such a model would improve methods of teaching and curricular design. (CT)

A unique feature of the Vallejo/Dominican College Teacher Corps Project (California) is that the first year is set aside for planning. This allows better needs assessment, more teacher involvement, and a broader definition of staff development. (Author/JM)

The procedures used in planning and writing a primary reading program designed specifically for visually handicapped students who will use braille as their reading medium are described. The selection of a vocabulary, including a list of categories such as alphabet abbreviations, is discussed. Teaching methodology and the basis for the design of…

The experience of Thames Television in presenting an educational series during prime time is described. "The Botanic Man," a series on ecology, is a rating success. Several difficulties encountered in collaboration efforts and follow-up activities, including courses and workbook publications, are identified. (JMF)

In 1976, the Shasta County Schools management staff devised a system to identify the factors of responsibility in management positions and to assign position titles and salaries on this basis. Factors were identified in the areas of program management, budget, and personnel supervision and weighted to rank staff positions. (SJL)

A junior high reading teacher explains how she got teachers and students involved in a daily school-wide reading period. (SJL)

The development of Scarborough's Values Education Project is described. The advantages and disadvantages of three reflective teaching methods: values clarification, Kohlberg's cognitive-moral development, and Allen's problem-solving approach, are outlined, and Scarborough's synthesis is discussed. (SJL)

Describes an approach used in Ramsey County, Minnesota to improve quality of family day care. (CM)