Two Oregon science education programs are described following an introduction that discusses underlying problems in science education and approaches taken by exemplary practices. Exemplary practices involve the process method of instruction, teacher training, utilization of science resources outside the school, and instruction that emphasizes the interdependence of society and science. Chapter 1, "Science as a Process in the Ashland School District," describes one school district's curriculm-based approach. A science curriculum committee adapted a Rand-McNally curriculum into a program to serve the district's purposes. The document portrays curriculum implementation at an elementary school and includes evaluative statements from the principal and a third-grade teacher. Chapter 2 describes the development of a service network for fourth- through eighth-grade teachers in Lane County: the Lane Regional Science Cadre; the project focuses on teacher training. The team, which has 20 teacher members, bears the logo, "Teachers Helping Teachers." Cadre training stressed pedagogical skills, staff and organizational development, and group cohesion. The group conducted over 100 workshops during the first year; additional training occurred the following year. The document includes evaluative accounts from cadre members. Twelve references are appended. (CJH)