Discusses a study of secondary education for slow learners. Includes discussion of program organization, identification of slow learners, teacher selection, and curriculum. (JOW)

Information is given to help program planners develop strategies for community sports programs for disabled individuals. Suggestions on funding, participant identification, training procedures, transportation, and mainstreaming are discussed. (DF)

The sport psychologist deals with the athlete and coach independently and collectively. General guidelines used by the sport psychologist in developing and applying a program of psychological training are examined. (DF)

To reduce the cost of reimbursements, many insurance companies have begun to use insurance incentives as a way to motivate individuals to participate in health promotion activities. Traditional health education, research and demonstration, and policy-premium incentives are methods of health promotion used by life and health insurance companies.…

Development and implementation of the University of Iowa's program to immunize students against measles and rubella are described. (DF)

Six steps in creating a master plan for the institutional computing system include: describing a mission for computing technology, establishing program objectives, matching the technology to the objectives, prioritizing alternative approaches, developing alternative approaches, and selecting the preferred approach. (MSE)

Successful program development depends on a coordinated effort of the entire campus community. An overview of the academic program development process as observed by a faculty member and a director of admissions is provided. (MLW)

Planning a college president's inaugural ceremony is discussed. A timeline, an invaluable tool for planning an inauguration, is provided.(MLW)

Describes genesis of New York Metropolitan Reference and Research Library Agency (METRO) and the interlibrary services it offers. Laws and grants, cooperative acquisitions, continuing education for library staff, and suggestions for planning cooperatives (include all types of libraries, develop effective patterns of communication, develop shared…

Tips on organizing a creative teaching experience for summer vacation time are offered. Program organization, student selection, course content, publicity, and funding are aspects to be considered when planning a summer arts program. (DF)

A survey of educational programers and of older adult participants in an elderhostel sought to measure the former's expectations and the latter's motivations and preferences. Findings suggest that programers must revise assumptions about older learners, develop new strategies for attracting this market, and increase interactive program planning.…

Suggests an innovative group structure and process for integrating health care providers and elderly consumers in community health care planning, implementation, and evaluation. The Elderly Health Advocacy Group is described and its developmental processes outlined. Further demonstration for long-range impact is suggested. (Author)

A mobile interdisciplinary consultation and training team trained residential staff in behavior modification and program development. Involvement of top and middle administration as well as of direct care staff was critical to program success. Training emphasized active and direct methods, emphasized maintenance, and confronted political/social…

The paper describes the development of an interactive computer training program (COMP-TREX) that uses microcomputer technology in a nonthreatening way and that has proven successful in classroom applicants with learning disabled students. Use of the Super Pilot software system in language processing is discussed. (CL)

In South Carolina a practicum-based copperative internship program for potential administrators has been developed. It gives students a unique opportunity to put into practice administrative concepts. (MD)