Guidelines are provided for developing educational programs for cooperating teachers, or other teachers who work with beginning teachers. The guidelines have eight essential components which can be categorized as procedural, substantive, or knowledge components. (IAH)

Shares several writing program administrators' observations on selecting and changing course names, job titles, and program terminology. Considers the psychological and social dimensions that lend power to the act of naming. Draws generalizations about the developing discipline of composition. (RS)

The article discusses problems inherent in using the developmental model in the implementation of programs for young children with disabilities, and proposes a reconceptualization based upon M. Lewis and M. Starr's salient responses model. The primary components of this model are presented, along with their implications for early intervention…

The typical retrospective approach to planning continuing professional education fails to close the knowledge gap of health professionals. The futurist literature is reviewed to determine new knowledge, role conceptions, related basic disciplines, and personal growth that nurses will need to master to avoid professional obsolescence. (Author)

Awarding continuing education units (CEUs) can offer ongoing benefits to a company, institution, or training group at relatively little cost. A company offering CEUs may be able to help employees complete their college degrees and set long-range goals. (JOW)

The coordinator of gifted child education in 200 preprimary, primary, and high schools in South Africa describes parameters of giftedness and the four area enrichment model which offers a continuum of services from enrichment in the regular class to team development of special programing for the potential genius. (DB)

Properly designed and properly evaluated, entrepreneurial activities can have many kinds of positive financial and non-financial results for an alumni program. A service or product line that alumni can not get from any other source can benefit the budget and both internal and external goodwill. (MSE)

This paper discusses the incidence of hearing impairment in Bangladesh, the struggle to achieve appropriate services for this population, the establishment of the National Centre for Hearing and Speech of Children, and future plans. (JDD)

"Black box" evaluation considers program input and outcomes (what) without considering process (how and why). A broader approach to evaluation based on implementation process theory explores the social system context of programs and provides information useful for improving them. (SK)

Cooperative extension sites may not meet Americans with Disabilities Act guidelines. Extension agents should evaluate the following areas to ensure compliance: facilities, marketing, decision making, faculty awareness, resources, policies, and evaluation. (SK)

Describes programmatic model of faculty development that can provide framework for faculty development activities and programs. Suggests that building an organizing structure around specific activities can help identify steps to be taken and move departments toward building type of faculty sought, including developing supporting and nurturing…

During 1992, the American College Testing Program (ACT) attempted to develop a collaborative portfolio model to support both the classroom and the need for information about student capabilities. The program was pilot-tested in 7 high schools; during the 1995-96 academic year, 20 high schools will be involved in a field test. (MLH)

Presents the development and ongoing operation of a library recycling program established at Bowling Green State University in Ohio. Discusses the initiation and projects of the library recycling committee, logistics, and future projections for library recycling operations. (two references) (MCO)

A training program at IBM's Austin, Texas, site came about because of a critical shortage of secretaries. The administrative services department decided to recruit candidates from overstaffed departments--including manufacturing--and to train them to become secretaries in six weeks. (Author/JOW)

Discusses training of new admission office personnel, especially in the areas of office orientation, admission fundamentals, computer instruction, and public speaking. Discusses planning and implementation of the training program, notes ongoing challenges to the program, and describes positive aspects of the program as described by trainees and…