This article describes the content and evaluation of a training center for drug abuse prevention. Through a series of four workshops teams of students, educators, and community leaders received intensive training in behavioral group counseling focused on alternatives to drug use. Evaluation along several criteria indicated that the goals of the…

The rationale, process, and structure of the reorganized Office of Student Teaching at Indiana University is described. (MM)

Two members of the Department of Mass Communications at the University of Denver report on the results of a survey studying the amount of time individual educational television stations devoted to the 1968 election campaign. (LS)

The authors present a suggested content outline for the structuring of a program in materials and processes technology. They also discuss program rationale, content structure, and program goals. (CT)

The postindustrial society will be based on the employment of advanced technology, which should become an increasingly important area of study for the school curriculum. (Author)

Seven characteristics of an effective spelling program, supported by multiple independent research studies, are examined along with their implications for learning to spell. (HTH)

Presents a rationale for the orientation of part-time instructors and suggestions for orientation program design and areas to be covered, such as emphasis on quality, college-level work, textbooks, class attendance, grades, examinations, prerequisites, academic deficiencies, visitation of classes, student evaluations, and facilities. (AYC)

Previews the 1980 National Day Camp Symposium and discusses influences of the 1980s on day camps. Also discusses precamp planning, the camp season, and postcamp activities. Available from: Center for Environmental, Camping and Outdoor Education; University of North Carolina at Greensboro; Pine Lake Field Campus; 4016 Blumenthal Road; Greensboro,…

The strategic and operational planning necessary to develop an effective college health service is discussed. (JD)

College teachers of composition should attend courses to prepare them to teach composition, instead of only literature courses. (DD)

Explored are the potential and limitations of the National Curriculum (United Kingdom) and its associated assessment arrangements for promoting the continuity between elementary and secondary school science. Recommendations for improving the articulation between educational levels in science are provided. (CW)

Reviews literature explicating connection between homophobia and Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS) and then calls for integration of antihomophobia elements into AIDS education. Discusses negative messages in portrayals of homosexual and bisexual men and in discussions of safer sexual practices. Suggests guidelines for countering…