Identifies issues that Congress and the general public will very likely be concerned with in considering future vocational education legislation and discusses issues the American Vocational Association basic state grant study team have identified within the basic state grant program. (LRA)

This article describes a three-part evaluation process: (1) developing and designing the evaluation; (2) examining the information collected; and (3) refining and improving the art education program. (KC)

The problems of co-op education programs, analyzed from an administrative point of view, focused on apathy in business and among students, lack of program growth and poor image, poor administrator skills, and neglect of programs. Suggestions are offered on using marketing tests and strategies to improve programs. (Author/KMF)

Argues that adult literacy programs should be structured so that reading becomes a genuine means of enhancing the lives of the elderly. (FL)

The article describes the county's efforts to promote flouridation and improve the general dental health of its citizens, especially those in the rural areas. It describes the development, philosophy, and growing popularity of Project SMILE, a preventive dental program largely funded by Appalachian Regional Commission grants. (SB)

This chapter reviews the major themes of the entire volume entitled "Establishing Effective Programs." The volume is written by and for the student services programer and is concerned with better managing, implementing, and evaluating programs on campuses. An annotated bibliography of additional references is included. (LPG)

If the arts are to survive in the curriculum of today's schools, a battle plan has to be developed. Action can occur on several fronts, including: inservice training; curriculum development and coordination; networking; higher education cooperation; and political action. (Author)

One of the biggest changes in the Job Corps program has been the conversion of many single-sex centers to coeducational facilities. Interviews with program administrators at the national and center levels indicate that "coeding," the catchword for the conversion, is both popular and effective. (WL)

Considers school governing bodies' role, drawing on data from ongoing research into the privatized inspection process recently introduced in all English and Welsh schools. Discusses governors' role in school improvement, particularly in "failing" or "special-measure" schools. Governors should support headteachers' change…

Reports on interviews that probed the interaction between treatment program staff and the custodial staff of a promising institutional substance abuse treatment program. Results suggest that the differing goals of the two factions and their problems in communication facilitated an adversarial relationship. Presents recommendations aimed at…

A study examining the characteristics of adventure recreation experiences concluded that people who enjoy adventure recreation seek out increasingly challenging opportunities, not higher levels of risk. Another study found that instructor skills rank as the most important determinant for participation in nature-based programs, and women rank it…

Argues that moral and values clarification education encourages narcissism in youths through a focus on individualism and the personal. Finds similar tendencies in adolescent literature. Describes a moral education program designed to counter narcissism through a focus on cooperative relationships. Provides instructional techniques to counter…

Recounts how a child care director's extended absence led to a gradual decline in program quality and how the self-study process for NAEYC program accreditation improved the quality of the program. Discusses the lessons learned and actions taken to achieve accreditation. Includes a list of pertinent books and articles for program directors. (KB)

Perceptions of secondary learning disability (LD) program supervisors (N=110) were compared with views of secondary LD teachers (N=135) regarding specific program features, field-related issues, and suggestions for program improvement. Responses indicated that the supervisors were more positive and often held significantly different views than LD…

Studies the dynamics of the partnership-building process between a college of education and public elementary and secondary schools, based on ethnographic and interview data. Data indicate that effective collaboration hinges on the quality of relationships between school and university people, views on change, and opinions of the other…