There are two principal aspects of automation: the theoretical, or systems area, and the practical or production side. This paper outlines the lessons learned and the problems encountered in planning and implementing an automation program. (Author/NH)

If a program is based on sound, current educational objectives which are converted into priorities based on the relative importance of the program's goals, a quality program will most likely result. (Author)

The author presents a procedural planning model which has been constructed to illustrate the Educational Development relationship to Instructional Design." (Author/AK)

The author advocates strong commitment on the part of the school, the community, and the university toward excellence in science education. (Editor)

Discusses the importance of the concept of synergy as having value for the occupational education program planner. (GR)

"Within this article, there is first an examination of the present emphases and anticipated trends in audiovisual services, and second, a model which is presented as a step toward structuring our changing responsibilities." (Author)

A brief review of some of the procedures and pitfalls involved in implementing a CAI project in a hypothetical school System." (Author/AK)

Describes the development of the Springfield School Volunteers program, the make-up of the paraprofessionals, their duties, and the rewards of the program. (AN)

College student volunteers assist in a Saturday morning recreation program for handicapped children. (MB)

Current federal practice in PPBS comes closer to budgets with most meaning for administrators and little for interdepartmental coordination. By budgeting in a program-department/agency matrix that retains administrative relevance and appropriate output structure, cost and benefit implications external to an agency which are affected by its…

Suggests that the best organizational model to expedite university planning would make provision for a 5-stage process: localized planning, planning by committee, planning by an outside agency, institutional research, and the establishment of a specific planning department. (Author)