Vocational education programs should promote independence to counteract the dependency typically fostered in correctional institutions. In addition, vocational programs must include a transition component, which stresses critical job retention skills. The development of a successful vocational program depends upon the skills and cooperation of a…

A discussion of the Retrieval and Acceleration of Promising Young Handicapped and Talented program, shows how one group conceptualized, developed, disseminated, and evaluated this model for identifying and programing for young gifted/talented handicapped children. Five model components are discussed: general programing, talent…

The paper presents a rationale for the use of an educational model for meeting the mental health needs of children and youth. Implications of the current federal definition are examined relative to programing needs in academic, social, emotional, psychotic behavior, and career education areas. (Author/CL)

Recognizing that the vast majority of students will enter the chemical industry, an optional four-course sequence related to industrial chemistry was introduced. Program details are given along with information on how it was integrated into the curriculum of a small school with minimal staff size changes and limited facitlities. (JN)

The decision to open a University College at Creighton University is discussed. A Task Force on Nontraditional Students was set up to review the possibility of establishing a continuing education program. A list of 18 issues and questions for discussion is provided. (MLW)

In 1982, Minneapolis Public Schools adopted a plan to provide students with equal access to excellent educational programs within a racially integrated school environment. Describes the role computers, software, and scanners play in Minneapolis' instructional management system, and the planning process was used to make computer-managed instruction…

This article highlights some projects that are currently being undertaken by business-education partnerships at the local level. The authors also suggest some guidelines for both educators and business people as they start to explore the development of more partnerships in the future. (CT)

The author describes a scheme to use the adult basic education service to help people whose powers of communication have been damaged by accidents or strokes. Discusses establishing basic skills classes for dysphasic adults and linkage with other groups. (Author/CT)

Reports on the development, implementation, and evaluation of a nutrition in-service training program for New York Cooperative Extension Agents. Results showed that agents who read most of the program increased their nutrition knowledge, had more positive attitudes about the by-mail approach, and increased their emphasis on current/integrated…

A youth sports program was developed at Bridgewater State College that focused on playing for fun, nonsexist athletics, and a child-centered environment. Fun, fitness, respect, and responsibility were key words used in planning and implementing a soccer program for children. Details of the program are discussed. (DF)

Reviews Maulana Karenga's "Introduction to Black Studies" (1982). Discusses the academic and social relevance of the discipline and its growth out of economic, political, and historical forces. Concurs with Karenga's Afrocentric approach but notes the difficulties in its implementation within the current academic climate. (GC)

Describes the development of a learning activities packet for remedial math that can be used in large or small groups or in an individualized setting. Discusses identifying problem areas, applying the math packet in the classroom, assembling the packet, and evaluating the packet's success. (CT)

The importance of teacher training is examined, specifically, the concept of mobile teacher trainers in Bangladesh. Discusses primary education in Bangladesh, primary school teachers, development of teacher training, Assistant Thana Education Officers (ATEOs), cluster training, teacher leaflets, and ATEOs as field officers and as mobile teacher…

Discusses the reason for the delay of designing and executing a case study method for writing center tutorials. (EL)

A clerkship at the University of Southern California School of Pharmacy was developed to provide students with (1) experience in the identification, development,, implementation, and evaluation of patient care services in community pharmacies and (2) the skills required to successfully operate a community pharmacy on a day-to-day basis.…