Describes a community-based program to divert youths from the juvenile justice system. The program's special features are (1) data collection that permits evaluation and accountability and (2) liaison with justice personnel, service agencies, and the community. (RH)

Describes the Wilmington Senior Center Elder Craftsmen Shop in a historical context by discussing the development of pension plans and the evolution in the means of producing goods. Argues that, as a social utility, the nonprofit elder craftsmen shop provides a uniquely flexible work situation. (JAC)

Case studies of differing approaches to developing young managers illustrate exemplary practice, but they also raise questions about the fit between organizational and individual needs. (Author)

A program in which 420 15 and 16 year olds were provided structured contact with retarded peers resulted in increased confidence in meeting retarded people. Further, the majority of students voluntarily chose to visit a local mental retardation center, some maintaining regular contacts. (CL)

Describes, from the teacher's point of view, the Havering Computer Managed Learning System. It is essentially an applied research project to investigate the behavior of computer managed learning systems from the perspective of student, teacher, and administrator. (Author/ER)

Presents guidelines for conducting a school district needs assessment. The guidelines are based on the experiences of the Madison, Wisconsin, school district. (IRT)

This presentation and training aid provides a brief overview and discussion of the nature and scope of youth suicide, what prevention programs try to do, a framework for a public health approach, guides to programs and more. This material can be used for both handouts and as overheads for use with presentations. (GCP)

This article describes the use of an eMentoring program by the Orphan Foundation of America, a nonprofit organization dedicated to helping young people move out of foster care and into adult life. The eMentoring program, which allows youth and their mentors to communicate via e-mail, helps foster youth prepare for work life by matching them with…

A brief summary of engineering education in the Soviet Union. Descriptions of selected institutes are provided. (DF)

A facility report from the nation's largest state educational television network. (Editor)

A public television station has attempted to stimulate environmental awareness and action through a community activity. (NQ)