Explains and differentiates among several types of needs assessment, recommends one type, the external needs assessment, and presents the steps for implementing this and other types of needs assessments. (Author/CHC)

The merits of systematic planning and the implementation and evaluation of a staff health education program are discussd. Health education programs for such target populations as the university staff are advocated. (JN)

The planning cycle for health program goals and objectives involves determining needs and establishing, implementing, and evaluating goals. Necessary knowledge, skills, and abilities of health planners are delineated. (CJ)

Describes the development and nature of learning kits used in the infant/toddler program of Tribal American Children Center Schools. A rationale and a guide for using the learning kits are offered. (Author/RH)

A Personalized System of Instruction (PSI) is based on four principles: it is (1) mastery oriented, (2) individually paced, (3) student proctored, and (4) includes lectures for stimulation and motivation. Advantages of PSI for vocational education courses are noted. (LRA)

The author applies a morphological analysis to the problem of creating alternatives for gifted programs. It is explained that four parameters (people, places, processes, and products) must be identified, and alternatives appropriate for each parameter must be listed. (SBH)

Establishing a school district preventive maintenance program requires complete information on the construction of each building. Procedures for obtaining this information are discussed. (Author/MLF)

An intensive parenting program has significantly increased parent contact with the faculty and counselors at the Marvin Pittman School on the Georgia Southern College Campus. (Author/JC)

Medical information should be integrated into the planning of special education programs. Educators need to be aware of the value of medical information, establish communication with family physicians, and arrange for storage and retrieval of such information. (CJ)

Suggests a 10-point plan to increase visibility of a community college journalism department. Recommends such actions as locating the student newspaper office near an area where students gather socially and developing a speakers' bureau made up of current journalism students who will address local clubs and schools. (AEA)

A pilot study was conducted to provide a preliminary assessment of the validity and usefulness of the Wide Range Achievement Test (WRAT) as a teacher aid for individualized educational program (IEP) development and educational programing for 21 visually handicapped students (9 to 15 years old). (Author/SBH)

Describes the development of a community college journalism curriculum that, among other accomplishments, increased course offerings from nine to 19 hours and moved from the English program to a separate mass communications division. (AEA)

Focuses on the need for school-community-government cooperation in energy curricula and reviews various programs which have been developed in the field of energy education. Objectives, elements of various programs, and resources are identified. (Author/DB)

Results of a survey of teacher education institutions with competency based teacher education programs is presented. Eleven validated problems encountered in planning and developing such programs are examined and implications are discussed. (JMF)

Discusses the various types of technical assistance requested of Gateway Technical Institute by foreign countries. Details a project between Gateway and Indonesia on facility and curriculum development. (JOW)