The author defines high risk in recreation, discusses the occurrance of accidents in risk recreation, and examines needs and values in relation to high-risk activities. He concludes that the benefits derived in the form of positive values are all worthy and can usually outweigh any risks involved. (MJB)

The philosophy at the Jackie Robinson School in California is rooted in the concept that a child's feelings about self and school precede all other concerns. Students here learn to become self-directed, responsible individuals. Describes the school's organizational plan and how it affects students. (Author/RK)

In its December and April meetings, the Commission allocated over $2 million for fiscal 1979 for funding of research studies to meet its objectives in community development, energy, health, education, and other emerging problems and needs in the Region. (BR)

Author states that if a program for the gifted is to survive over the years, the 12 issues he cites need to be given careful attention. (BP)

Administrators trying to implement P.L. 94-142 will face problems in six areas: identification of the students, placement, personnel, individualized educational plans, procedural safeguards, and professional rights and responsibilities. (Author/IRT)

An outline of the development of environmental education, selected agenda items of the U.S. delegation to the Tbilisi Conference, and federal agencies involved in environmental education is presented. (MR)

This article reports on the status of environmental education. The discipline is defined and its legislative history detailed. Reports of current program content, the role of science and technology, and the needs of environmental education are included. Early experience and life-long learning are considered essential components of environmental…

Examines the criteria that characterize successful preschool programs for handicapped children--programs that are coherent and that include an explicit rationale in their statement of goals, of their utilization of time, materials, and training. (Author/RK)

Presents the American Vocational Association's sixteen resolutions that were adopted at the annual vocational convention. (SH)

AGE's Title VI-B artists in the classroom program is providing direct services to students and helping teachers become comfortable with the arts as tools for teaching, as well as supporting the importance of the arts in their own right. (Author)

The model established guidelines for a perceptual motor program for learning disabled children in the areas of student evaluation, choice of activities, goal setting, practice sessions, and reinforcement. (GW)

Three model programs are discussed: The nurse-scientist program, the professional doctorate, and the Ph.D. in nursing. Attention is also given to Wayne State University's degree program plan, faculty requirements, and student admission.

Presents empirical findings concerning the impact of films on the learning of the audience and describes the rationale and development of a film series which may be utilized by instructors concerned with values education. Available from: Film & History, The Historians Film Committee, c/o The History Faculty, New Jersey Institute of Technology,…

School districts have an obligation to provide an inservice education program. Effective individualized inservice programs can be developed by following specific guidelines, including concerned people, and utilizing technological resources. (Author/MLF)

This paper analyzes and raises questions about two existing moral education programs, and suggests directions for future research in this area. Paper presented at the American Psychological Association Convention, Chicago, 1975. (Author/BP)