To be effective, curriculum change must be understood and accepted by the teachers who will ultimately implement it. The Downers Grove experience in developing an Individually Guided Education concept offers a model for involving instructional personnel in curriculum development. (Editor)

Clarifies terms, describes the Consortium for Alternative Education, and identifies the social and educational potential and the accountability element in alternative schools. (Author)

The ways in which open'' may be applied to education are discussed: materials used to stock the classroom, time schedules, physical environment, interpersonal relationships. (JB)

Describes a tutorial program in which an older student, 9-13 years of age, teams with a younger student, 5-8 years of age, in order to meet the needs of one or both members of the team. (GB)

Discusses the need for identifying gifted and talented students, and lists basic guidelines in planning a program for them. (SP)

Discusses the current state of the Right to Read Program and outlines future developments. (JF)

Describes a contract grade system utilized in the Essex County College, New Jersey freshman chemistry course. A time extension provision is designed to permit students to complete activities. (TS)

A brief description of a project designed to provide instruction for students who are unable to achieve in the classroom. (AK)