Reviews and evaluates the past ten years of policy development of democratized school government in the United Kingdom. Specifically examines the Taylor Committee of 1975, the Taylor Report of 1977, and subsequent development of policy through 1980, including the proposed 1986 Education Bill and Education Act. (BSR)

Analyzes the recent strong recovery of the seminar business, tracing it to renewed interest and the general economic recovery. Attempts to provide planning information for hardware, off-the-shelf materials, custom-design, outside services, and seminar/conferences budgets. (JB)

The author reviews principles of developmental programing for students with developmental delays. The stages of this approach begins with eye contact and other readiness skills and continues through instruction in cognitive, math, leisure, and independent functioning skills. (CL)

The most recent simulation product of the University Council for Educational Administration (UCEA) is the Monroe City Simulation. The authors describe five generic issues that UCEA simulation developers must face in this kind of developmental work. (WM)

This is a report of a unique experience in collaboration among four hospitals on the east side of Detroit, resulting in the design and development of a major training program for hospital managers. (Author)

The four elements of career development programs, occupational awareness, preliminary occupational skills, career planning, and intensive employment preparation, are discussed. (JS)

Argues that a mastery of teaching methods is insufficient as a guide to understanding the developmental learning processes they are supposed to produce; and that these processes, when they occur in a management development program, are not controlled by the educator alone. (Author)

Regional educational laboratories have developed as autonomous organizations which display a wide variety in their management styles and practices. (CK)

Practical death education for elderly persons is discussed. Topics include patients' rights, the right to die, emotional support groups, legal matters, and funerals. Broad goals for death education are suggested which do not interfere with any religious orientation. Topics ought to be offered alternately with other relevant topics. (Author/BEF)

Describes Project Upward Bound, a federal program providing the disadvantaged with opportunities for completing postsecondary education. Shows high school English teachers how they can join with Upward Bound programs to strengthen student language learning. (JT)

Discusses problems that technological innovations have brought to women, particularly in developing countries. Women must be able to buy and control new technologies in order to benefit from them. (CK)

Describes the intergenerational Adults' Health and Developmental Program. A survey conducted at the end of the AHDP found that over 80 percent of the sample perceived improvement in personal health, well-being, body image, physical efficiency, intellectual stimulation, and staff-member intimacy. Results are discussed in terms of ongoing sequential…

Workplace educators play a more holistic role of development specialists who plan, implement, and manage human resource development. This role requires skills in communication, employee relations, program development, change agency, and budget management. (SK)