The article highlights the need of alternative curriculum in English colleges of further education for those students who are educationally handicapped. (PHR)

Reported is the accreditation process of a southern California mental health facility, which involved the aid of an external consultant. (BD)

The present condition of poor student writing can be improved only when all teachers are well trained in the use of English. Inservice programs with composition teachers from nationally recognized colleges serving as consultants can train teachers, who then could train other teachers. (Author/MLF)

The Gleaner's Project, a model for providing extended sheltered employment for severely retarded adults in rural areas, is suggested; and the advantages, both economic and humanitarian, of the proposed model over more traditional approaches are discussed. (Author/SBH)

If a recreation program is to serve all the children in a community, creative alternatives must be provided for the children interested in both people and activity, yet disinterested in competitive sports. (MM)

This article presents a brief overview of Gestalt theory, the group interventions utilized to experiment with interpersonal contact in a conference workshop along with their theory base, an evaluation of the workshop, and some experimental ideas and recommended activities that group leaders may want to incorporate into similar interpersonal…

A workshop group (didactic) participated in an educational program emphasizing lecture presentations and small group discussion. The second group (experiential) confronted, examined, and shared feelings and reactions to grief and death. Data indicated experiential group showed a significant reduction in fear of death as a result of the workshop.…

Workshop participants raised questions about curriculum planning including lack of funds, promotion of closer cooperation with other service agencies, curricula using technological resources, utilization of human resources, and breaking the barrier between the lay group and the authorities. (Author/MLF)

The Defense Language Institute Foreign Language Center has conducted workshops in instructional technology as they relate to the teaching of foreign language through individualization. The content and scope of the workshops on instructional technology and criterion-referenced instruction are discussed. (SW)

Since 1975, the American Nature Study Society has expanded their service program by members of the Society to conservation and environmental education groups, schools, service clubs, and other interested organizations. Participants and requests are now widely distributed geographically. (Author/MA)

Describes "Celebration in Learning," a demonstration classroom designed for visits by parents and children. The children play while adults receive suggestions for learning activities and materials. (SB)

Provides supportive evidence for a concept (M. Scriven's) of formative evaluation as a method for ongoing improvement of educational programs (including continuing education) through a description of the development and modification of a workshop in rehabilitation nursing, based on formative evaluation procedures. (TA)

Described is the program provided by Behavior Management Services, an agency designed to help parents of retarded children with problem behaviors. Available from: Journal of Practical Approaches to Developmental Handicap, 3304-33rd Street N.W., Calgary, Alberta, Canada T2L 2A6. (SBH)