This section of the journal describes approximately 40 local projects and programs for gifted and talented students, arranged alphabetically by states. Information presented includes program name, address, telephone number, grade levels, identification tools used, evaluation measures used, visitation information, and a description of the program…

Describes the development of a computerized newspaper index by the reference department of the Nashville and Davidson County Public Library. The evolution of the card index used prior to this project is traced, and indexing problems resolved by the computer system are discussed. (JD)

The cataloging-in-source program at the U.S. International Trade Commission Library began in 1975 as a publicity tool but is now an established part of Commission policy, as well as an essential cataloging aid to users of the agency's publications. (Author/JD)

A computer program entitled Program CONGRU is presented which analyzes the overall conjoint agreement among many observers for their classifications on categorical scales. A special feature assesses the significance of observers' congruence in assignments to each nominal category considered. (Author)

A new computer subroutine has been developed for calculating the tetrachoric correlation coefficient. Recent advances in computing inverse normal and bivariate normal distributions have been utilized. The procedure is useful for item analysis. (Author/JKS)

Presents a general discussion of the historical development, costs, and various uses and users of the large screen television. (MBR)

Variations of some common games such as Bingo are applied to dance and used to teach, review, and test dance skills, history, rhythm, style, and terminology. (JMF)

The students at Dwight D. Eisenhower High School in Washington, Michigan, have been using a type of scheduling that allows them a choice of classes and teachers. Describes the process which consists of a pre-scheduling work-up and a college-type scheduling. (RK)

Describes a program designed to meet the needs of students in the junior high school age-group. (IRT)

Describes a voluntary recycling program, built on the enthusiasm of interested campus community members, at Union College in New York. (EV)

Profiles the curricular theater programs of five high schools. Discusses enrollment, faculty, and curriculum standards. (PRA)

Focuses on fundraising for high school drama programs. Discusses the advantages of the "Obstacle-A-Thon" or other "thon" events over traditional fundraising efforts such as sales. (PRA)

Describes Grandview High School's beauty contest for men, an effective fundraising event for the drama department. (PRA)

Offers criteria to solicit funds from an individual, corporation, or foundation. Lists types of fundraising appeals. Outlines three fundraising campaigns (dance-a-thon, car wash, and alumni night) that were used to solicit individual donors in the community. (PRA)