Discussed is the development of defensible programs for gifted and talented students. (DLS)

Included in the progress report are information and statistics on Wisconsin's efforts to comply with Subchapter IV of Chapter 115, the state's special education law. (CL)

After discussing the current state of multicultural programs, the author presents six strategies for improving them. The strategies deal with school district commitment, enrichment and mainstreaming, comprehensive planning, diversity in hiring, differentiated staff development, and formative evaluation. (Author/IRT)

The article outlines five steps to follow in implementing a successful tutor program for children with special educational needs. (SBH)

The article outlines how Nigeria, the most heavily populated country in West Africa, has begun to address the Special Education needs of students in its schools. (NQ)

A 1976 conference on "The Arts and Aesthetics: An Agenda for the Future" examined the progress of arts activity since the passage of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 and charted an agenda for research in eight primary areas. (MJB)

A scope and sequence chart is presented for elementary and secondary education concerning aging and death, as well as (1) suggestions for integrating gerontology issues into commonly taught subjects, (2) selected issues for gerontology studies, and (3) resources for gerontology curriculum development. (MJB)

Want to manage your time? Try these ideas: Use time as a resource, keep a time log, get your attitude in shape, analyze your situation, apply time saving techniques, use self discipline as an organizing force. (ABM)

The types of packaging and packaging materials to use for training materials should be determined during the planning of the training programs, according to the packaging market. Five steps to follow in shopping for packaging are presented, along with a list of packaging manufacturers. (MF)

An outline for school physicians developed during an investigation of support services for special education programs in Washington state provides information on possible contributions they might make to such programs (other than the provision of direct medical care to students). (MJB)

Lessons that the U.K.'s National Development Programme in Computer Assisted Learning (NDPCAL) has learned from the U.S.A. (Author)

The basic task for long-range planning activities is to help to establish, maintain, and strengthen a future-oriented frame of mind within the leadership of the institution involved. (Author)

Recreation planners should use their special educational and experience skills to take into account both the participant's physical safety and the agency's legal responsibilities, while at the same time meeting the need for challenging, risk-incurring experiences. (MJB)

Describes the planning and implementation of a continuing education program for registered nurses at the Petersburg, Virginia, General Hospital School of Nursing. The success of a series of refresher courses for nurses returning to active practice encouraged curriculum extension. Responses to an evaluative follow up questionnaire completed by all…

Using Leeds & Northrup Development Institute as an example of a corporate university, the authors discuss ways in which the medium-sized corporation can establish a successful, low-cost effort to serve as an educational delivery system. (TA)