Various aspects of the writing across the curriculum program at Somerset County College (SCC) are discussed in these four presentations. Introductory comments by Myrna Smith trace the development of the writing across the curriculum program at SCC. Angela Bodino's presentation, "Writing as Learning Across the Curriculum", explores the…

Intended to help interpretive staff identify programmatic needs of disabled U.S. national park visitors, the booklet suggests reasonable modifications to assure participation. An introductory section reviews legal and policy guidelines, the emergence of the disability movement in America, and components of integrated programing. Guidelines and…

The paper provides a brief description of the organization and content of the final report of a 4-year study of programs for gifted students. The sections of the final report cover the following: (1) Findings of a survey of the educational backgrounds of MacArthur Fellows, which indicate the importance of parents, good teachers, and supportive…

This paper explores an innovative approach to funding school improvement programs. It looks at a series of programs initiated by the National College of Education in collaboration with several corporations and foundations in the Chicago metropolitan area. The evolution of the College's participation in these endeavors is reported as well as the…

This document provides school district personnel with a self-assessment tool that can be used as a guide or resource when undertaking the development, revision, or evaluation of the physical education curriculum. The tool includes suggestions and sample program content. Because physical fitness is the unique contribution of physical education to…

The paper charts the development of a gifted program for secondary students in Pointe Claire, Quebec. The program featured an unstructured learning environment maximizing student choices, a resource teacher and facility, and learning experiences outside of school. Selection criteria are explained and a sample behavior rating scale is appended.…

Author makes an argument for the involvement of potential users in the planning of new school buildings, noting that such collaboration will result not only in better buildings but also in a more responsive educational program. (Editor/RK)

A discussion of how the Ontario Television Agency produces, distributes and broadcasts educational programming. (Author/HB)

Westbrook College, a residential college specializing in undergraduate education at the two year level came to grips with change through improving the teaching-learning process. (Author/RK)

Discussed the process of planning a program of instruction that concerned itself with student attitudes toward and responses to music and the development of their music skills. (Author/RK)

Article addressed itself to the development of music reading skills in public schools and ways of helping students achieve a worthwhile level of music literacy. (Author/RK)

This article is an abridgement of the author's dissertation research, which investigated the circumstances under which organizations and agencies in an urban community will make resources available for use in public schools. (Editor)

The school or agency administrator bears the primary responsibility for the successful implementation of a family life and sex education program for the visually handicapped. (Author/DB)