Describes a summer institute to give participants the working experience of being evaluators. (Author/MB)

Current programs supported by federal funds for the disadvantaged, teacher institutes, educational media, teacher fellowships, occupational training, and research are presented with their related federal legislation. The Vocational Education Amendments of 1968 and the Education Professions Development Act are examined. (MU)

This article suggests a program of vocational education as early as the primary grades with an accurate orientation to the worth of all work and expand with a gradual, long-haul exposure to occupations. (Editor)

Correcting air pollution at its source is the intent of this program developed by the New Jersey State Department of Education. (GB)

Industrial arts at the elementary school level is an essential part of the education of every child. (JS)

Indicates types of decisions required for establishing a conceptual model for preschool programing and points out functions of articulated conceptual systems in program analysis. Issues concerning development are discussed, including assimilation/accommodation, the child and the environment, and change in behavior patterns. General principles,…

Describes the development of Mississippi County Community College's (MCCC's) solar energy system. Explains the functioning of the campus's computer-controlled photovoltaic concentrator system, MCCC's cooperative agreement with the Arkansas-Missouri Power Company, program funding, the integration of the solar system with other building components,…

Traces Amarillo College's involvement in instructional television (ITV) programming from the creation of a degree program in radio-television in 1955 to its current arrangement with the local cable television system, through which ten college-credit telecourses, several locally produced programs and series, and special satellite-network…

Rigorous professional standards and review procedures, appropriateness of program goals and activities, and use of mutually reinforcing pedagogical strategies are seen as typical of experiential learning in established graduate education programs. Twelve programs using experiential learning in graduate and professional education are examined.…

Discusses (1) rationale for early identification and programing for gifted/talented children, (2) issues in developing a program for young children, (3) procedures for identifying the young gifted child, (4) guidelines for program evaluation, and (5) principles for program development. Two university programs, one for identifying gifted…

Describes steps taken to recruit Blacks to adopt Black children in foster care. Procedures included establishing an advisory committee, educating the public about adoption, and obtaining the involvement and cooperation of local government and community action organizations. (DB)