Art Partnership Networks enlist college students, majors in every field of art, each of whom "adopts" a gifted elementary school child.

The article describes a pilot project with 268 preschoolers to increase the pleasantness, compatibility, and efficiency of the preschool screening program. (SBH)

Described is the Instructional Improvement Information Service (IIIS) database which provides information concerning instructional improvement activities, including project evaluations and printed matter such as lab manuals and tests to users at colleges and universities throughout California as well as a few other states. (TG)

Describes a pilot project in 4-H Community Development which tested six different kinds of activities in which teenagers took responsible roles in their communities. A local government intern project and an extension sponsorship of Youth Conservation Corps were judged most promising based on learning opportunities provided. (Author/CT)

A new nutrition education program in California is targeted at students, parents, and school food service personnel. (Author/MLF)

Foreign language study in elementary schools is making a comeback. Three models of innovative elementary language programs are presented. (Author/MLF)

Summarizes major features of the Project Information Packages and describes the eight steps to follow in order for a school district to obtain one. (HOD)

After describing social-emotional learning, provides a framework for implementing an effective program that includes, for example, building connections between students and their schools, involving families and communities as partners. Describes three exemplary social and emotional learning programs for grades K-6: Caring School Community,…

Presents arguments for the need to examine programs that prepare science teacher educators and discusses the significant role that mentoring plays in preparing future science teacher educators. Examines features of an exemplary mentor model and suggests that a formal program of mentoring the preservice science teacher educator should be part of…

"Strengthening School Transitions for Students K-13," conceived and sponsored by NASSP and other organizations, was a project helping seven demonstration school districts address student transition problems. This article summarizes program accomplishments, critical transition points, and keys to success and describes each demonstration…

The article describes critical factors in the organization and delivery of services to students-in-transition with severe to profound mental retardation. The extent of need for transition services is reviewed; a framework for transition case management in Philadelphia is described; and the roles of communications, capability, and disposition in…

Discusses several research efforts focusing on understanding students' attributes and validating instructional programs to improve mathematical learning and provides several instructional recommendations to assist teachers in enhancing mathematics learning for all students. (MKR)

Describes a program to encourage students in grades one through three to draw illustrations for word problems and then use the pictures to help solve the problems. (MKR)

The Bloomfield Hills (Michigan) Curriculum Development Model is designed to foster curriculum integration and community collaboration. Unique features include curriculum integration by linking discipline-based outcomes with broad, interdisciplinary "common learnings"; implementation of various curriculum integration models; compatibility…

An intensive three-day program at the Pines Catholic Camp, followed by weekly support meetings, aim to prevent Dallas teens from turning to gang participation. Program components include personal goal setting, commitment to a code of conduct, and physical activities that promote group unity and positive peer pressure. (SV)