Describes a step-by-step outline for an efficient curriculum program encompassing: curriculum responsibilities; plans for a revision schedule; and revision committees and their schedules. (AH)

A survey of local vocational education advisory councils in Nebraska determined that vocational teachers and other school staff should be more involved with councils in preparing the local plan for vocational education. Advisory councils need information and orientation to become more involved in the decision-making process. (SK)

In Whithall (Michigan) schools, a teacher representative is included on the superintendent's administrative cabinet. Teacher participation has improved internal communication, aided in a campaign for a tax millage increase, and helped solve problems with teacher transfers. (MLF)

Discusses how advisory committees can be used to improve communication between teachers and college professors concerning teacher education needs in the social studies. Guidelines for establishing a program advisory committee are included. (AM)

Describes how a university-based continuing education program for mental health professionals helped to change the organization of community mental health services in Los Angeles, California. (Author/GC)

The experiences of Cuyahoga Community College when its board of trustees dwindled to six members are described. Their tripartite committee system was abandoned in favor of a committee-of-the whole format and stronger orientation measures were developed to accommodate the impending influx of new trustees in the years ahead. (MLW)

A rejoinder to Smithson's article, "Curriculum Policy-Making at the School Level: Two Approaches" (v15 n2 p215-28 1981). The author stresses that competent philosophical reasoning contributes to better decisions in curriculum policymaking. Such competence is necessary regardless of whether the decisions are made by administrators or…

Discusses why teachers must help to review and/or select textbooks on a regular basis and how they can participate in this process. A slightly revised edition of the criteria used by the State of Michigan Social Studies Review Steering Committee illustrates critical factors that must be considered in evaluating textbooks. (SR)

A retired superintendent of schools discusses the image of industrial arts education; the field's responsibility to students, staff, and society; the need to plan for the future of education; the role of advisory committees; sex equity; and budget restraints. (CT)

Explains how to ensure that advisory committees only advise while the school board actually runs the schools. (Author/JM)

Discusses a stairway model of committee structures and effects as it relates to consensus and change. Proposes the model as a useful device for post-mortum analysis of committee behavior as well as a way to organize committees to achieve desired goals. (RL)

Describes an advisory committee meeting in which members from across the country met via the telephone company's Picturephone Meeting Service. Outlines the procedures, benefits, and members' reactions to their first electronic gathering. (DC)

The authors present a method for translating assessed needs into goals and objectives for program development and evaluation. The outline of a six-step process is followed by specific suggestions for the use of an adult basic education advisory committee to carry out the procedure. (Author/SK)

Describes the purpose and organization of the Board of Certified Professional Counselors developed by the American Mental Health Counselors Association. The decision to certify rather than license was based on HEW research and recommendations. A glossary of terms is included. (JAC)

Administrators and teachers can develop the liaison functions of community college advisory committees by employing techniques and philosophies outlined in the primary and secondary sources available in a resource coordinator's update of existing materials. Local advisory committee resources are listed along with short content descriptions. (CT)