Emphasizes that the concept of design is fundamental in innovation. Outlines the work of the European Society for Engineering Education-Working group on Innovation. Describes the innovation-management stream in the curriculum of the faculty of Industrial Design Engineering at Delft University of Technology, Netherlands. (CW)

The article examines strategies for preventing suicide in the secondary schools. Cognitive, social, and ethical barriers to prevention are described, and a model curriculum-based primary prevention program is presented. A discussion of secondary prevention focuses on students at risk and counseling approaches such as direct counseling or peer…

Describes a partnership program called "Joint Enrollment" where high school students also enroll at Oglethorpe University in Atlanta, Georgia. The assumptions behind, and implementation of, this cooperative school-college partnership, are discussed. (KS)

This article provides a framework, or typology, from which to examine the range of educational options that is available to the older person and provides an analysis of the potential size of the older learner student market. It includes a discussion of a demonstration program that has been well received by the able older learner. (CT)

In cooperation with the Maine Bureau of Rehabilitation, the University of Maine established the Rehabilitation Project in Data Processing in 1978 to train physically handicapped individuals to become business application computer programmers. Discusses various aspects of the program, considered one of the most successful rehabilitation programs in…

The National Diffusion Network (NDN) is a federal program that disseminates information about exemplary educational programs and helps other schools replicate them. Each state has an NDN facilitator who can help interested teachers develop and/or find appropriate curricula. Information on applying to and participating in the NDN is given. (DH)

A model program in Western New York State for infants and preschoolers with or at risk for handicap ties together the health care and educational-habilitative systems to facilitate a continuity of comprehensive service provision from birth through school age, increases the community effort regarding identification, and links indentification with…

Presents an overview of the volunteer-taught "Omnibus" enrichment program implemented in Windsor, Colorado, to meet the needs of academically gifted elementary students. Outlines lesson plans and activities for a six-week, hour-long course on genetics for fifth graders. (NEC)

Lists currently available programs for elementary and middle/junior high school teachers at museums throughout the United States. Identifies exemplary programs that were selected by the Association of Science-Technology Centers. Provides the museum's address, program name, intended audience, and types of programs offered. (ML)

A recent study indicates that the superintendent's personal involvement in principal supervision and evaluation, including frequent school visits, can be a key ingredient in school effectiveness. (MCG)

A discussion of the success of a student enterprise in distributive education. (HD)

Described are two experiments which demonstrate meteorological phenomena in the geography classroom. Required materials, preparation, and instructional techniques to be used during the demonstrations are discussed. (Author/DB)

Describes the Erie Family Crisis Intervention Project. As a joint project of the police and social work professions, it utilizes the talents of both groups to provide services to families which are undergoing crisis or a mental health emergency. (SJL)

In August 2004, the WVDE asked the Appalachia Educational Laboratory at Edvantia, Inc. to evaluate the demonstration project, in order to meet the evaluation and reporting requirements set forth in the law. According to Fink (1993), baseline evaluation data allow for subsequent analyses of the effect or impact of a program. The purpose of this…

This book provides detailed descriptions of exemplary adolescent drug treatment models and gives the latest information on substance use and its consequences. The examinations of treatment models included in this book include programs serving adolescent substance users from a wide range of ethnic and cultural backgrounds. Chapters include: (1)…