Article describes a series of different programs designed to provide teachers with leadership training, an increase in their sense of personal control over their environment, and teaching interns with elementary school experience. (Author/RK)

The American Chemical Society has proposed a federal program which would enable 1500 unemployed chemists and chemical engineers possessing master's or higher degrees to serve from one to two years as interns in industrial research and development installations. (Author/TS)

Tabulation of questionnaire responses reveals many institutions favor part-time field work, coordinated with academic studies. Lack of empirical support for value of full-time internships indicates need for states to be cautious regarding structure of field work experiences in certification requirements. Data tables. (CJ)

Describes Academic Library Consultant Training Program begun in 1979, sponsored by Office of Management Studies (OMS) and designed to provide 80 consultants to aid academic libraries in improving performance. Viewpoints are included from OMS Director and participants concerning program objectives, trainee selection, workshops, internships, and the…

An individualized staff development internship at the Grass Roots Teacher/Parent Resource Center, located at the State University of New York in Cortland, is described. The experiences of an elementary teacher who interned are related; contributions of the internship to her school and to her personal and professional renewal are noted. (PP)

The Richland School District in Columbia (South Carolina), along with the University of South Carolina, established a program of full-time internships to develop potential new principals. The program includes on-the-job training with practicing principals, university courses, seminars, special retreats, individual improvement plans, and…

Pinpoints factors contributing to a successful internship experience for aspiring principals, including clearly stated program objectives, a good relationship between the intern and the building administrator, regular meetings of the intern and all administrative staff, and adequate preparation of the intern before assuming the position.…

Describes how the ability to speak Spanish facilitated news reporting on a big city newspaper for a student with no journalism education experience. (AEA)

The Liberal Arts Career Internship Program is envisioned as an incentive for liberal arts students to initiate early career planning and as a cooperative education experience. The objective is to help students make initial career decisions such that the placement process will focus the job search in appropriate career areas. (Author/BEF)

The experiences of two college journalism exchange students illustrate some of the differences between American and British journalism. (RL)