Lifelong learning in the United States is no longer a trend but a way of life. Alumni relations should take advantage of this interest by increasing graduates' chances to learn with alumni continuing education. Six steps to success based on Penn State's experience are provided. (MLW)

Difficulties facing the development of gifted programs for preschoolers are noted (including problems in identification), and four alternatives are discussed: regular preschool placement, second-grade placement for some part of the day, regular class placement with time for independent work, and preschool gifted class placement. (CL)

The paper describes secondary science curriculum extension projects. Individual extension projects are developed from the base of the school curriculum but extend into broader, more unusual areas according to the individual's particular interest. Pupils discuss their intended goals, draw up a plan of action and contract to complete the task.…

Planning a monthly social event for developmentally disabled adults is described in terms of such concerns as facilities/insurance, transportation, staffing/volunteer coordination, entertainment, rules and regulations, finances, toileting and incontinent participants, medical needs, refreshments, alternatives to dancing, and dance theme variation.…

The advantages of involving alumni in graduate program recruitment are outlined, and suggestions are given for the administration of these recruitment programs. (MSE)

Cognitive research in mental retardation is reviewed according to research in model development (including work on the structures and processes comprising the cognitive system) and in the modifiability of cognitive processes (focusing on attempts to assess and intervene through use of examples). (CL)

Describes how a 30,000 student institution of higher learning is installing a campus-wide telecommunications system supporting voice, data, and video applications. Objectives of the telecommunications program and guidelines used in its development are outlined. (JN)

Background on the development of early education for the handicapped in the Federal Republic of Germany and on legislative and financial factors is discussed as well as current practice in early intervention and preschool education. The state of professional training and research is indicated, as are the major issues reflected in recent…

The article illustrates how social change for individuals with disabilities can be made through the legislative process. The author recounts a four-year process that concluded with the passage of legislation for a preschool program for handicapped children supported by an appropriation of one million dollars. (Author/CL)

The article highlights the role of curriculum in special education within the contexts of the Individualized Education Program and a 6-S paradigm of the instructional program (someone, something, somebody, somehow, somewhere, and sometime). (CL)

The article describes a program model for meeting the needs of a widely diverse range of clients using nonaversive strategies to deal with severe behavior problems in community environments. Data from two years of implementation and follow-up designed to evaluate the program are also presented which support the effectiveness of the model.…

A project is described which will design, develop, field test, and refine a computer-based instructional system for remediating problems in memory and metacognition of students with hearing disabilities. The system will focus on fundamental cognitive skills underlying every content area. (CL)

This article explores the process of health education program planning, presents the model of quality circles, and examines the variables upon which decisions for or against specific programs are made within an institution. (MT)

The Sun Coast Area Teacher Training Program is an honors program at the University of South Florida which complements the teacher education program. It maintains partnerships with local school districts, organizations, and educational agencies as well as the legislature, business community, and the University of South Florida Medical School. (MT)

Describes a model of professional intervention for community workers. The various roles of the community worker are also examined. These include the role of researcher, social policy analyst, enabler, social planner, program developer, organizer, rehabilitator, coordinator, educator, and mediator. Differences between community work theory and…