The implementation of the Experience-Based Career Education federal program in several schools is discussed to illustrate three program adoption procedures: center-to-periphery, bilateral, and evolution. (CJ)

Describes how Washington Elementary School District in Phoenix, Arizona is managing its minimum competency instructional system on PET microcomputers using Evans Newton Inc.'s PROJECT BASIC software. Program implementation considerations, such as timelines and inservice, are discussed. Journal availability: Educational Computer, P.O. Box 535,…

Clover Park School District has planned a two-year phased-in implementation of microcomputers. This article describes the successes and problems encountered in the first year of the program, which focused on teacher training. Journal availability: Educational Computer, P.O. Box 535, Cupertino, CA 95015. (SJL)

Principals in Indiana were asked to rate proposed guidelines for sex education programs on the basis of public acceptability and potential for implementation. Eighteen of 20 guidelines were rated capable of implementation with average difficulty or less. Individual guidelines and their ratings are given. (PP)

Explains how an apparel and textile exhibition can benefit the institution that underwrites the project, the department that sponsors it, the community, and the apparel design teacher (through the chance for professional recognition). Methods for planning such an exhibition are given. (CT)

The practice of mainstreaming preschool children is critically analyzed by examining the nature of the federal policy that has resulted in mainstreaming and the status of implementing the goals and objectives that the policy seeks to address. (PN)

An approach is presented which uses the sociotechnical systems concept and a generic planning model as a guiding perspective in the implementation of computer-aided design and manufacturing technologies. (CT)

Details essential elements of any rural development program, describes a seven-stage project development strategy which has proved successful in water management projects in Pakistan and Egypt, delineates the key concepts in each of the seven stages, and recommends integration of the client system into rural development programs. (Author)

Two models for the education profession are described. Components of the conceptual model include knowledge, educational philosophy, and skills required to deliver the pedagogic service. The instructional model evolves from the conceptual model and is concerned with problem solving, professional development, and professional competency. (JN)

Suggests the use of full-time science specialists to combat the ever decreasing emphasis and time spent on science in the elementary schools. Includes a discussion of the current status of science teaching and provides suggestions for organization and implementation of an elementary science specialist program. (DS)

The author describes the Norman Playgroup, a private, parent-run center which began to receive school district assistance in 1972. Several benefits are ascribed to this cooperative model: school funds allow wider service and articulation with primary schools, while nonprofessional staffing insures less expensive care and strong parental…

The educational programs of the Great Leap Forward (GLF) represented the first organized attempt by the Chinese government to restructure and align the educational system with the national economy. The educational policies of the GLF ultimately foundered because of patterned inertia within the educational system.(Author)

Examining the power relationship between teachers and change agents in the case of a centrally developed and advocated innovation. The author concludes that teachers have the greater power to control or prevent school change by refusing to implement the innovation. (Author/SJL)

Discusses historical events influencing the development of the British Columbia assessment program. Examines the program's goals, organization, and impact including a review of specific follow-up actions which have occurred at provincial and school district levels since the program's inception. Examines difficulties in the design and…

By altering the school schedule, one English school has made room at the end of the day for a special activities period during which eleven to fourteen year olds participate in extracurricular activities, private study, or special elective courses. Pupils' reactions to the scheme are noted. (SJL)