This kit helps communities use research from the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) to make local prevention and treatment programs more effective. The kit describes some of NIDA's research on the nature of addiction and the anatomy of the brain's response to drugs. Suggestions are given for putting the NIDA principles of prevention to work,…

This document presents findings about the development and sustainability of academic nonprofit centers. It describes how such centers, which focus on the management and development of the nonprofit sector, work. The findings are based on a literature review, 16 personal interviews with current or former directors of nonprofit management or…

The brief identifies key issues related to online learning that, if appropriately addressed, increase the likelihood of student success. It is intended primarily for districts or schools that are considering participating in an online learning program to expand course options, as well as for entities considering developing an online learning…

A method for formulating and comparing fuctional program, course, units, and lesson objectives in vocational agricultural education is outlined. A philosophy regarding educational objectives which is based upon the p urpose of writing objectives together with a framework for analyzing such educational objectives are provided. (KP)

Since well-organized sponsor development at the training site is a significant factor in the success of cooperative education programs, suggestions for upgrading sponsordevelopment are proposed. These relate to objectives, organizational procedures, coordinator assistance to sponsors, and enumeration of sponsor'sresponsibilities. (AG)

Article presented points and practical teaching suggestions intended to guide teachers as they considered integrating reading with the other language arts. (Author/RK)

Suggestions are offered for planning and communicating what is done in summer agricultural programs through an outline format that is divided into four stages: plan, execute, report, and revise. (EA)

A well planned calendar of scheduled events and established priorities are necessary for a successful summer vocational agriculture program. The article includes suggestions for instruction and professional improvement and methods of assisting the public to identify community services offered by vocational agriculture. (EA)

A discussion of cost-effectiveness in charge back media programs. (HB)

To overcome the problems and restrictions often thought to be impeding progress in trade and industrial education, trade and industrial education personnel must identify new job areas, jobs with growth potential, and persons who have unique needs that can be satisfied with present or new trade and industrial programs. (Author/AG)

An English educator comments on general aspects of American education and specific efforts to educate gifted students. (MC)

Describes the restructuring of the German department at Stanford University: paper presented at the Annual meeting of the Association of Departments of Foreign Languages, December 26, 1973, Chicago, Illinois. (RL)

Comments on the basic elements found in all individualized programs and the need for curriculum designers to be aware of their integral relationships. (RL)

A description of the curriculum materials center of the Beaverton, Oregon, School District. (HB)