Describes citizens' action or youth environment councils which coordinate information and resources for dealing with drug problems. (KJ)

The Georgia Occupational Award of Leadership involves local community groups and schools in the selection of student award winners, who are then judged in a statewide contest by business and industry representatives. The program provides an organized structure for continuous cooperation and communication between vocational education and the…

Summarizes recent developments with reference to gifted education in the nation, outlines some of the current concerns in the field, and concludes with some implications for career education for the gifted and talented. (Author)

The role of state consultants in gifted education is discussed in terms of their contributions to parents, administrators, and teachers. Names and addresses of 58 consultants are listed. (CL)

Describes trends in the minimal competency movement in Florida and several other states and speculates about future trends in minimum-competency testing. (DD)

The article describes the Intermountain Center for Gifted Education in Utah which provides educational programs statewide for gifted and talented students. It is explained that the programs are also designed to expand community awareness of the needs of gifted students and encourage active community involvement. (PHR)

Decremental planning is synonymous with the management of decline. (Author/IRT)

Kentucky service learning initiatives include (1) inclusion of Learn and Serve America in the state department of education; (2) leadership of the Kentucky Community Education Association; (3) increased state funding for community education; and (4) integration of community education and service learning through collaborative projects. (SK)