This condensed version of the Basic Program Plan for the Stanford Center for Research and Development in Teaching (SCDRT) outlines the proposed plans of substantive programs over the next several years (beginning December 1, 1972). Information on projected costs and the Center's institutional capabilities for administering, reviewing, and…

This publication includes a variety of articles related to environmental education. Included are descriptions of environmental programs of the National Park Service in many different settings. Articles regarding the philosophy of the programs are also included. (RH)

The Center for Vocational Education at Ohio State University completed an 18-month study of jointly sponsored programs throughout the nation for adults who have not completed their high school education. Two programs emphasizing business skills and the five steps essential in the development of adult cooperative programs are discussed. (BP)

The Monroe Middle School (Monroe, North Carolina) intramural sports program began in 1972 with one teacher, no funds, and limited facilities. With hard work, the program now has a director, six assistants; top priority in facility use, and financial support for awards and equipment. (MJB)

A systematic approach for implementing a comprehensive career education program at the individual school level is described. The advantages of using the Career Activities (CAT) System are presented. (Author)

The experiences of a Milwaukee area avocational counseling program for the elderly may be helpful to others wishing to start such programs. (MB)

Bombs and the threat of bombing can leave school personnel faced by an explosive hazard without knowledge of what to do. Therefore, a preplanned response is necessary. Discusses four major stages of dealing with bombs and bomb threats. (Author/RK)

Discussed is a method of small-scale course evaluation that is performed as part of a larger, integrated process of course review and redesign and carried out by a team including an external evaluator and the course teaching staff. (MSE)

The article reviews Guam's Gifted and Talented Education Program which serves talented students in the visual and performing arts as well as academically gifted students (K-12). GATE features cooperation with visual and performing artists and local nonprofit corporations. (CL)

The gifted summer school at McGill University serves over 300 pupils and some 35 teachers from across Canada. Demonstration teachers are recruited from all over North America. The school is unique in demonstrating several specific curricular models for gifted programs. (Author/CL)

Focuses on admissions policies, program services (including diagnostic testing and prescriptive planning, program advisement, and instructional assistance), and the preparation of high school students for college experiences. (CL)

Describes the University of Virginia's writer-in-residence program's gradual shift from an emphasis on the writer as a temporary guest of the university to an emphasis on the writer as a regular full-time faculty member. Sees the growth of creative writing degree programs as a major factor in the change. (DMM)

1976-2076: Students link today with tomorrow and school with community. (Editor)

The designated leaders of maternal and child health (MCH) in more than 70 major urban city and county health departments submitted profiles of urban MCH efforts as a requirement for federally subsidized attendance. When these profiles were reviewed, eight broad themes were apparent as lessons from MCH practice. The lessons are: (1) drawing in…

This guidebook explores some of the practical issues associated with finding, choosing, and starting potentially effective prevention programs for at-risk preteens and teens. The guidebook is based on a study of 51 intervention programs that identified elements and delivery mechanisms that were associated with their effectiveness. A closer look at…