THE EAST ORANGE EDUCATION PLAZA WAS A PROPOSAL DEVELOPED TO PROVIDE BETTER EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITY FOR CHILDREN FROM KINDERGARTEN THROUGH HIGH SCHOOL. THE PHYSICAL STRUCTURE OF THE PLAZA WOULD ENCOURAGE DEVELOPMENT OF A PROGRAM WHICH WOULD APPLY TO ALL KINDS OF STUDENTS. SPECIALIZED TEACHERS AND SPECIAL RESOURCES WOULD BE BROUGHT TOGETHER IN ONE…

In April 1978 the National Institute of Education held a conference to explore alternative approaches to suspension as a disciplinary procedure. This publication reproduces the proceedings of this conference. The proceedings reflect a cross-section of opinion on alternative programs provided by panelists and speakers from many sectors of the…

Presented is the report by the Working Group on the education of managers in health services in the World Health Organization, European Region. The report is organized into the following sections: health care management and managers; key issues in health service management (public policy-making and health care management, the managerial role of…

This paper describes briefly the development, funding and operation of a learning resources center for parents in Louisville, KY. Any parent may check out materials for a specified period of time (2-4 weeks). Available at the center are teacher activity materials, toys and records, information for operating a child development program, curriculum…

This handbook describes the merits of peer counseling within a drug education and prevention program, especially its effectiveness as compared to traditional approaches to drug abuse prevention. The means and methods to developing, organizing and implementing a peer counselor program are described in detail. Implementation is presented on a day by…

The document addresses itself to the changing attitudes concerning jobs acceptable to and for women, and the time lag involved in their qualification in technical skills. Myths and facts about women workers are explored and discounted. The author holds to the position that men are male, women are female, and jobs are neuter. The first step toward…

Described is a comprehensive special education plan for Marion County, West Virginia prepared by the technology and education department at West Virginia University. The rationale for special education in the country is discussed in terms of national and local historical developments and implications are suggested from reviews of current…

Papers at this university extension conference discussed problems in administering and funding Title 1, Higher Education Act of 1965; prospects for building institutional capacity for community service; a plan for the application of Title 1; objectives for universities and Title 1 agencies; and a multiphased design for applied research and…

Prepared annually, the Hawaii State Plan is a public document for guiding the development of services and facilities for the mentally retarded. Using quantitative and narrative information it describes present services, presents a program for development of facilities to meet needs, and serves as the basis for allocation of funds under P. L.…

An effective strategy to improve state planning for delivery of services to the handicapped is seen to involve a carefully developed "action sequence". (Author/SB)

The author compares the merits and weaknesses of prepaid college pharmacy programs and prescription drug insurance plans. (MJB)

Since many students plan to utilize college health services, it is important that the services offered are adequate to meet the needs of the students. (MM)

Despite the economic achievements of the last two decades, developing countries are still faced with the problem of providing the basic human needs for people living in extreme poverty. This article describes the elements of a basic needs development program and suggests methods of action. (MA)

Available from: Elizabeth K. Chapman, School of Education, The University of Birmingham, P. O. Box 363, Birmingham, 15, England. The author considers the various services which should be made available to visually handicapped children and their parents and discusses how such services could be organized. (SBH)

Leisure counseling focuses on identifying and removing blocks to play behavior.