The department of automotive mechanics at Central Carolina Technical Institute has constructed its curriculum so that, if a student is compelled to stop school before completion of requirements, he has still learned marketable skills. In addition, individual interests are encouraged through a Special Problems" course during a student's final…

Curriculum must be adapted to match the ability and developmental stages of the academically gifted. The Study of Mathematically Precocious Youth at Johns Hopkins University determined that curriculum flexibility, not change, is the best approach. (JOW)

Describes the foreign language program at Brattleboro Union Hiqh School. Discusses the qualifications of the language teachers, the importance of early exposure to foreign languages, the use of humor to emphasize or illustrate, student teacher relationship, exposure to several languages at once, and flexibility in course scheduling. (CT)

Although the Forty-Five-Fifteen extended school year design is a modification of the Nine-Three concept, a school community can receive the same basic results from the implementation of either design. The basic differences are found in the titles of the designs and in the methods of establishing the initial rotating-cycles. (Author/NQ)

The second of two articles outlines how to develop frequency, scheduling, and implementation of a preventive maintenance program. The first article appeared in the August 1981 issue. (Author/MLF)

Alumni administration in a one-person shop demands careful planning, written goals, and organizing time to meet specific deadlines. Established goals also provide a basis for evaluating programs. Annual events are seen as time savers. (MLW)

Examines five ways in which an administrator can improve school office management. (WD)

Purchasing an inhouse computer system does not have to be a nightmare if you are aware of the obstacles and know how to overcome them. (Author/JM)

The theory of time management should be taught in business education classes. Students should be taught to utilize spare moments, stick to deadlines, be given explanations and suggestions for good time usage, and contribute to an enthusiastic classroom atmosphere. (CT)

The energy crisis can be a real burden on school transportation budgets. Suggested are items in departmental budgets that should be examined. Survey responses show what a number of school districts are doing to reduce fuel consumption. (Author/MLF)

A summary of "Making INSET Work," a Department of Education and Science report which proposes various format options for the in-service education of teachers (INSET). (SJL)

Florida Junior College turned to construction management to build at three locations on schedule and within budget. (Author)

Athletic field turf gets little rest, and part of summer cleanup is to plan and schedule maintenance procedures. (Author/MLF)

A committee comprised of six veteran teachers, the principal, and one parent initiated East Lyme (Connecticut) High School's search for a workable school schedule. The alternative-day block schedule featured semester and full-year course formats, 85-minute time blocks, a 45-minute lunch/club/activity period, and a closed campus. A survey found…