This directory is a compilation of Massachusetts' programs for gifted and talented students reported by survey in 1984. Programs are organized alphabetically by title within four major topic areas: local school programs, academic regional programs, vocational-technical regional programs, and a special project at Southeastern Massachusetts…

Describes university courses of study in physics in England, Wales, and Northern Ireland. Provides areas of concentration, special notes, and contact point for further information. (JM)

Describes university courses of study in physics in Scotland. Provides areas of concentration, honors degree courses, course structure, notes, and contact point for further information. (JM)

This brochure describes the Challenging Athletes Minds for Personal Success (CHAMPS)/Life Skills program that was launched by the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) in 1994. The program was created to support the student development initiatives of its member institutions and to enhance the quality of the student-athlete experience…

This guide is designed to provide additional resources for technology educators who are attempting to shift their programs from industrial arts to technology education. An introduction describes the original demonstration site project, a consortium of Northeastern U.S. schools, the primary goal of which was the advancement of technological…

In 1985, the American Association of School Libraries declared April as School Library Media Month. The New Hampshire Educational Media Association (NHEMA) Board chose April 17th as the day for all New Hampshire school library media centers to focus on the role that they play in the total school program. This booklet suggests a wide variety of…

Presents a collection of articles to provide chemistry teachers with resource materials to add forensic chemistry units to their chemistry courses. Topics range from development of forensic science laboratory courses and mock-crime scenes to forensic serology and analytical techniques. (JN)

Social studies fairs provide opportunities for citizenship education and for involvement in activities that emphasize thinking and inquiry skills. The Louisiana local, regional, and state social studies fairs present exhibitions of projects prepared by elementary and secondary school students to portray applications of basic principles,…

This nine-part guide provides resources on various topics and issues related disarmament, development, and economic conversion. They include: (1) recent publications (with their tables of contents provided, when applicable); (2) research institutes; (3) non-governmental organizations with primary contacts for information; (4) research and…

This guide identifies resource organizations, agencies, and federal publications that provide information on employment of and employment services for handicapped persons. The first three sections contain brief summaries of (1) programs to assist disabled persons in obtaining employment, (2) programs creating job opportunities for disabled…

This resource booklet is a companion to the Urban Audio Journal entitled "Shared Responsibilities--Changed Lives: School-Linked & Community-Based Integrated Services." The audio journal and the resource book are intended to help urban practitioners, policymakers, and others in efforts to develop and implement school-linked and community-based…

This report provides an in-depth review of the "newcomer program phenomenon" and is designed to promote discussion of how schools can best educate and safeguard the rights of immigrant children. Through telephone interviews and site visits, the report presents data on the characteristic features of existing newcomer programs, the…

Outlined are the following 11 successful programs, projects, and activities functioning in Hawaii's intermediate schools: Alternative Learning Center (Waipahu and Pearl City Highlands); Career Awareness Exploring through Basic Practical Arts; Career Education Guidance (Kailua); Creating a Positive School Climate; Learning through the Arts;…

This article describes media resources available to help adolescents deal with a variety of social concerns, including substance abuse, dropouts, Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS), suicide, and pregnancy. A list of 56 companies that provide resources dealing with social issues is also provided. (LRW)

Compiled are 31 abstracts of recent master's theses and doctoral dissertations in environmental education (EE) and communications. These abstracts are organized into seven categories: (1) site analysis (descriptions and development plans for areas to be used for EE); (2) parks and camps-users and interpreters (studies dealing with park and camp…