Described is a zoological program which developed as a remedial effort to meet the needs of a 13-year-old boy with a history of academic failure and emotional withdrawal. (CL)

In this first of a two-part article, issues to be considered and alternatives available in developing a performance appraisal program are reviewed and discussed. Topics covered include selecting an appraisal base and appraisal techniques, and determining appraisers and reducing individual bias. (TA)

The director of a middle school intramural athletic program describes the process of developing his school's program from a very limited offering with small financial backing to a program involving nineteen activities, a full-time director, and six assistants. (MJB)

This article describes the activities of the National Intramural Sports Council, formed to provide leadership in the initiation and improvement of intramural programs at all educational levels. (MJB)

A proper physical education program can be instrumental in prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of obesity. (MB)

Application to analysis, planning, and scheduling of dissertation research and writing. (DAG)

The author discusses the philsophy behind and methods for developing an educational camping program. (MB)

"Retirement does not change a person, it only makes a person more of what he or she has been," says the author. A book editor who has worked with the elderly and taught preretirement courses, she provides sound advice for the teacher about to retire. (Editor/RK)

A seminar gifted arts program for secondary students in Boulder, Colorado, is described. Program development, implementation (in 1987), eligibility, course content and requirements, evaluation, and dissemination information are provided. (DB)

Discusses the applicability of quality circles in schools. Examines elements of a successful quality circle program, the decision to have such a program, establishing quality circles, potential problems, and the use of quality circles in school districts. (CT)

Describes how a hospital-based first-line manager (head nurse) development program was designed and implemented by using strategies appropriate to the values, norms, and resources within the organization. (JOW)

Recommends the use of Association for Communication Administration (ACA) evaluators in developing new programs. Explains the processes an ACA consultant will go through when evaluating a program. (MS)

Data from 523 survey respondents at the University of Oregon were analyzed to determine whether employees differed on health-related characteristics and their interest in attending a worksite health promotion program. Implications for health risk reduction program planning in the worksite are discussed. (Author/JOW)