The article describes a system for identifying and programing for gifted students in grades K-4. J. Renzulli's Enrichment Triad Model is used, providing three types of enrichment: (1) general exploratory experiences; (2) experiences to develop higher level thinking processes, research skills, and personal/social skills; and (3) independent…

This article serves as a concluding statement to the preceding articles on ways to improve conferences. The author pulls together themes of successful conference planning and participation and reviews the literature base for readers who wish to inquire further. (CT)

The history, philosophy, and importance of family support programs to enhance caregiving capacities of families with disabled children are recounted. Information from a survey of state family support programs is summarized, and successful aspects of Michigan's support subsidy are described. (CL)

The Purdue Mentor Program uses role models for higher-level occupations in business, professions, or management for gifted and talented children in grades 4-12. Students have an opportunity to learn about fields which fit their talents. (CL)

The Center for Early Adolescence at the University of North Carolina polled 20,000 professionals, agencies, and organizations that serve youths. The types of services offered by the most effective programs for 10-15 year olds are described. A step-by-step process for setting up after school programs is presented. (MT)

Describes evolution, implementation, and development of a personal computer plan at Stevens Institute of Technology (New Jersey). Although Stevens was the first college to establish a personal computer requirement, the core curriculum could not accommodate additional computing courses. Therefore, computing was integrated throughout the entire…

The Enrichment Triad Model (Triad) and the Revolving Door Identification model (RDIM) form the TRIAD/RDIM program model for gifted and talented students. The article outlines the key features of the program. (MD)

A writing instructor describes the history and organization of writing workshops for gifted students. The courses feature close work between professional writers and students, the development of a student anthology, and the establishment of creative writing awards. (CL)

Presents a synopsis of the soon-to-be-published international issue of "Nature Study." The document will include examples of effective environmental education programs from several different cultures, suggestions on creating programs based on traditional societies, and methods for developing programs in other cultures. (BC)

A service delivery model for adolescents with language disorders is presented which coordinates the components of information dissemination, identification, evaluation and program planning, and intervention. Underlying philosophical premises are set forth, including the importance of group work and interdisciplinary cooperation. (Author/CL)

The author cites prevailing negativism about rural education and notes the advantages of using rural people as resources for gifted education in those communities. (CL)

The interview with J. Gallagher focuses on the effects of recent reports on secondary education in America on the education of gifted and talented students. Gallagher suggests that the calls for excellence will highlight the importance of gifted education and notes the challenges involved in program improvement. (CL)

Self help groups involving the cooperative efforts of professionals and hearing impaired persons are discussed and issues in their development highlighted by the example of one such local group. (CL)

Provides guidelines for establishing an Adopt-a-School program, a cooperative venture between government agencies, businesses and schools, based on a program in San Diego. Summarizes benefits and program activities. (KH)

This article examines the Job Training Partnership Act (JTPA) and explores desirable evaluation methods and criteria suggested by the language in the current legislation and by the contemporary literature about program evaluation. Related problems and opportunities for JTPA evaluation are discussed. (CT)