An activities program, involving 91.4 percent of the Ingomar Middle School student body, utilizes every area of the school facility during one period weekly. (AP)

Retrospective search of large data bases requires development of special techniques for automatic compression of data and minimization of the number of input-output operations to the computer files. The computer program should require a relatively small amount of internal memory. This paper describes the structure of such a program. (9 references)…

A planned pilot program for gifted students at Stuart Hall College Preparatory School for Girls in Staunton, Virginia, will feature enrichment, mentorship, a mastery testing program, a counselor for the gifted, and inservice staff education. (CL)

Evaluation is essential to assess the worth of a program and to provide its modifications. An ideal evaluation program can be designed by implementing the experts' best ideas, provided they meet the needs of the program, and by involving those who are directly and indirectly involved in the program. (Author/BRR)

The author considers some of the complexities in designing special education inservice programs. This article is part of a theme issue on mainstreaming. (SJL)

Discusses industry-based industrial arts: components of this base; structure of the base; and organizing industry-based industrial arts programs using processing, management, and model enterprise modules. (CT)

Quality of work life is examined as it applies to a company's decision to implement automation changeover and whether or not employees are involved in design decisions. (CT)

The authors present a suggested content outline for the structuring of a program in materials and processes technology. They also discuss program rationale, content structure, and program goals. (CT)

Describes a program to achieve permanent foster care placement for children. Program aspects include screening, placement, and removing barriers which prevent family restoration. After two years of operation, a 70 percent success rate is claimed for permanent placements, at an annual savings of approximately $100,000. (Author/DB)

A cookbook approach is taken to health education programs. The ingredients for an effective health and safety fair include a slice of color, one barrel of laughs, a bunch of hard work, and a measure of knowledge. (JN)

Community education (CE) is discussed as a process and program for community improvement. A three-dimensional dynamic program design called "The Cube," which serves as a model for CE evaluation, is presented. (Author/JOW)

By utilizing advisory councils and implementing the five "keys" of (1) positive attitude, (2) selection of hard working members, (3) an organized program of activities, (4) involvement in the total program, and (5) appropriate publicity and recognition, marketing and distributive teachers, students, and programs can benefit immensely. (CT)