Mature teachers become dissatisfied with their profession because it often retards their developmental growth. Teachers can be revitalized through the development of mentor programs, which promote adult growth. An empirically proven model for a mentor training program is described. (BJV)

Analyzes the evolutionary development of interest, knowledge, and professional involvement in educational gerontology. Discusses Howard McCluskey's many valuable contributions to the field, including his theory of margin which has clarified the need to balance in the aging stresses and demands (load) on a person with coping resources (power).…

These proceedings contain 11 refereed papers and 2 symposia in which researchers and practitioners share research findings focusing on the link between research and practice in adult, continuing, and community education. "Literacy Skill Standards for the Workplace" (Eunice N. Askov) summarizes efforts leading toward voluntary industry skill…