This directory contains descriptions of education programs in the area of career development that have been developed by individual school districts throughout the United States in response to their local needs and which have been validated as successful by the Joint Dissemination Review Panel of the United States Department of Education. The…

If your school district is like most school districts, money for supplies is an increasing problem. Art teachers are continually trying to develop meaningful art projects for which the cost is minimal. Here students learn to use discarded, large number 10 cans as planters for a macrame project. (Author/RK)

The author presents a new gaming device, SAY, which focuses upon family interactions. It has proved effective in training volunteer lay counselors and in use with parent groups along with family counseling sessions. (Author/HMV)

Touch down on a no-talking planet to help children explore some sensational experiences with drawing and writing. (Editor)

Living the credo of its famous forerunner, a creative education program on Maryland's Potomac shore is "sending people away with more than they had when they came". (Editor)

Business is rightfully concerned about the education of youth, for the schools are educating the workers of tomorrow. How businesses in California are reaching out to schools to provide help for economics education is described. (RM)

Planetarium presentations at Ball State University have been integrated into a science and society course titled Colloquium in Science and Mathematics. A brief description and educational objectives for six of the presentations are provided. (JN)

BITNET is a growing computer network of increasing importance to colleges and universities, research institutions, and the EDUCOM organization. The current status of BITNET, examples of its use, connections to other networks, probable growth path, and the new Network Information Center at EDUCOM are discussed. (JN)

Describes activities of the European Environmental Bureau by considering: (1) the European community's affect on the quality of life and the environment; (2) involvement with member organizations; (3) developmental matters related to the emphasis of programs; and (4) general assemblies of its member organizations. (BC)

Freshwater education programs are beginning to instill in young people a sense of awareness and a sense of responsibility regarding the future of water resources. Several of these programs are discussed, including Project COAST (Coastal, Oceanic, and Aquatic Studies) and "Acid Precipitation Learning Materials, Grades 7-12." (JN)

Discusses the benefits of using video instruction in professional development programs at Florida State University's Center for Professional Development and Public Service. They include recording and showing demonstrations and reducing the cost of bringing a continuing education program to participants. (JN)

High technology businesses in California's Silicon Valley have joined forces with local educators to form the Institute for Computer Technology (ICT), providing a model for education-industry cooperation. Describes the development of ICT, whose goal is to fill gaps between existing programs and to provide a structure for sharing computer-related…

Describes how a 30,000 student institution of higher learning is installing a campus-wide telecommunications system supporting voice, data, and video applications. Objectives of the telecommunications program and guidelines used in its development are outlined. (JN)

West Virginia University's Department of Industrial Engineering has incorporated a mentoring system into its engineering program in which seniors become mentors to sophomores. Objectives and expectations of the mentoring experience, how the program works, and program benefits are discussed. (JN)

Discusses research, educational, and conservation activities of the Center for American Archeology, focusing on the Native American Studies program at the center's Crow Canyon (Colorado) site. (JN)