Reported are summaries of meetings held to: (1) identify and discuss environmental education in the region; (2) review the guidelines and recommendations of the Belgrade Workshop of 1975 in the light of each region's environmental education needs; (3) discuss ways to develop the exchange of ideas and information so as to establish or strengthen a…

This report investigates the concept of individualized education both from a descriptive view of its general features and purposes and from an analytical view of specific components in such systems, identifying the component steps necessary for planning and implementing individualization. Chapter one deals with the importance of individualized…

This booklet presents a step-by-step system for planning and carrying out an effective public communication campaign. In his discussion, the author concentrates on various planning processes rather than on the mechanics of writing, designing, photographing, or editing. However, while the booklet's emphasis is definitely on planning, many specific…

This booklet is one of five related publications that delineate the program developed by the District of Columbia Public Schools for fulfilling the district's educational mission. The heart of this effort is the design and implementation of a districtwide competency-based curriculum for the prekindergarten level through grade 12, plus the…

This is one of a series of eight short monographs intended to aid practicing educators in planning and conducting accountability programs in schools. This booklet discusses how to plan and conduct a competency-based staff development program as part of an overall accountability program. Short sections focus in turn on various steps in the…

This is one of eight short monographs intended to aid practicing educators in planning and conducting accountability programs in schools. This booklet discusses how to develop and prepare funding proposals for consideration by government agencies and private foundations. It is not intended to deal with the unique requirements of particular funding…

The home economics department of the California State University at Long Beach recently developed a unique centralized field experience system coordinating community resources that could easily be adapted for use by other universities. (Author/BP)

Training needs analysis, training program planning, pilot sessions and their evaluation, and follow through sessions on a continuing basis are examined, using an approach applicable to an outside or inside trainer. (LH)

An examination of the political context of adult education at a pragmatic level is presented. Topics include: four levels of decision making (employment of staff, program planning, student selection, and tutor and student relationship); less controversial areas; political neutrality; and politics and policy. (LH)

A major international conference sponsored by the International Council for Adult Education will be held in Tanzania, focusing on the role of adult education in development with special emphasis on increasing the interaction between those concerned with planning in agriculture, workers education, health, community development, and communication.…

A description of the planning of a mass literacy campaign in India through the development of pilot programs, by 1976, includes: reading material and curriculum development; training programs for supervisors and volunteers; and organization. Emphasis is placed on the need for universities to provide leadership in this area. (LH)

Each of the more than 50 programs conducted annually at Cortland Center in the Adirondacks aim toward developing the concept of man in harmony with nature. (JC)

A successful series of workshops was planned and implemented in a rural area of Michigan where travel distances and lack of financial support from health care agencies were barriers to continuing education. Data obtained from a survey of 150 nurses identified priority subject areas and resource persons. (MS)

Discusses potential advantages and problems involved in the use of computers by school systems. (JG)

Training Manager of the University of Illinois describes steps in development of the successful series of "Executive Leadership Seminars." Basic questions answered are, "What organizational needs are to be met?""What should the enrollee learn and how should his behavior change?" and "What course content, from a…