Describes the advisory program at Roosevelt Roads High School (Puerto Rico) that uses middle school concepts at the high school level. Describes the program, its objectives, and its scope and sequence. Lists monthly topics for all four grades, and offers suggestions for implementing advisory programs in high schools. (SR)

Describes the process by which one high school in New Jersey successfully set up an overseas exchange program with a school in Great Britain. Gives specific details to be considered and lists the benefits of such a program. (HB)

This article describes the transition program at Goodyear Junior High in Akron, Ohio. Beginning in the spring, it helps reduce the adjustment anxiety of sixth graders and their parents by familiarizing them with the school and preparing them for the junior high school experience. Some evaluative feedback is cited. (SJL)

Provides a planning transition model for teachers of elementary and middle school. Describes the five essential components of the model: (1) developing a planning team; (2) generating goals and identifying problems; (3) developing written strategic plans; (4) acquiring the support and commitment of teachers; and (5) evaluating the transition…

Discusses eight key elements that should be included in programs (in school districts along the United States-Mexico border) designed to boost immigrant parents' participation and involvement in their children's education. (SR)

Reports on "Writing Day at Barnes," an intermediate school program implemented to introduce writing skills in every subject area. Presents an overview of teacher training, program framework, sample lesson plans, and guidelines for developing similar programs which focus on the improvement and reinforcement of specific writing expression…

A description of the development and operation of the home-school conferencing program at Frederick Roehm Junior High School in Berea, Ohio. (SJL)

Describes a statewide initiative in Missouri to develop and promote the Advanced Placement program, including establishing AP Teacher Development sites, and statewide encouragement and coordination of the program. Notes that this has resulted in a major turnaround in the AP program in Missouri. (SR)

Describes the success of an Indiana school district in implementing a major technology initiative. Presents 12 strategies for implementing such an initiative, usable as a framework for schools about to invest in technology (or for those with stalled or dysfunctional programs) and applicable to programs of varying size and scope. (SR)

Discusses the conditions necessary for the development of an effective program of administrative staff development, and describes the critical features of such a program. (Author/SJL)

The author identifies eight factors as essential to the success of a school camping program: enthusiastic staff, curriculum developed around unique outdoor experiences, instruction stressing "doing" rather than "telling," a schedule allowing flexibility, student input in planning, inservice for staff, use of trained counselors, and community…

Considers the long-term effects and outcomes of forming school/business partnerships. Outlines the success of such programs in the state of South Carolina. Claims that South Carolina is a leader in school/business partnership and urges other states to follow suit. (HB)

Describes the difficulties involved with bringing about substantive change in schools. Claims that ancillary programs often fail to change much within schools. Advocates the critical examination of any program proposal, and lists the most valuable questions administrators must ask about proposed change. (HB)

The Avon Grove School District has a middle school orientation program for incoming elementary students and their parents, which consists of several visits and open houses in the Spring and at the beginning of the Fall term. (SJL)

Argues that providing leadership and opportunities for staff members to become more effective in their jobs are the primary responsibilities of a school principal. Offers a number of suggestions for use in staff development. (FL)