These suggestions for children's programs in a rural community library are based on the experiences of the Pittsfield (Illinois) Public Library. The importance of good public relations with the children, the community, and the schools is stressed. A preschool story hour and summer session activities for preschool through grade 4 children are…

The Texas A and M University Principals' Center serves principals by providing them with the orientation, skills, and understanding to enhance their position as instructional leaders in their schools. Some of the services offered include a Summer Academy with nine regional clusters to support principals in their regions, and a toll-free hotline…

Outlines the special summer humanities institutes for secondary school principals that began at three universities in 1984 and were funded by the National Endowment for the Humanities. (MD)

The article discusses two ways gifted high school students can accumulate college credits while in high school: through the advanced placement program and through college courses on a part-time basis during the academic year or in a summer program. (CL)

A variety of activities used in a three-week summer program for 55 students, aged 11 to 16 years, to develop leadership skills are described. Significant increases in scores on the Leadership Skills Inventory appeared to result from the course. (DB)

Blending traditional programming with new ideas is the key to retention of adolescent campers. Options include increasing program opportunities along with the age of the camper and offering programs outside of camp such as biking, golf, and sports clinics. Equally important are hiring effective teachers and maintaining quality facilities. (LP)

Features five articles on outdoor learning for young children: (1) "Summertime Science for School-Agers: Just for Fun?" (Steven L. Snyder); (2) "Nurturing Environmental Awareness in Children" (Kim Hyers); (3) "Sharing Nature with Children" (Karen Stephens); (4) "The Adventure Outside Your Classroom Door" (Sally Hurwitz); and (5) "Environmental…

It is important to start planning for children's summer camp activities long before summer arrives. This paper presents advice from the American Camping Association on asking the right questions of the camp director when looking at different camps. It also discusses the importance of knowing one's options in regard to summer camps. A sidebar…

This handbook gives those who monitor food service sites a work knowledge of their duties and responsibilities as representatives of sponsors in the Summer Food Service Program (SFSP). The organizational structure of the SFSP and the training of monitors are reviewed. The responsibilities of visiting sites and checking site operations are…

The paper reviews court decisions mandating extended-year programs for students with severe and multiple handicaps for whom regression during the summer break threatens the development of independence and addresses considerations in developing such extended year programs. Guidelines center on eligibility, funding, program focus, program length,…

Notes that learning new things is one of the most important reasons advisers send their editors and staff to summer workshops, and it is also the biggest reason for advisers themselves to go. Explains that in the atmosphere of a summer workshop, everyone shares a dedication to journalism. Concludes that most students and advisers come away from…

This article discusses the value of archaeological study and experiences for gifted students. It briefly describes a summer camp program and archaeology activities at the Ohio Governor's Institute for the Gifted and Talented. Guidelines are offered for fitting archaeology into the curriculum and/or enriching the curriculum with archaeology. (DB)

The newsletter for parents of handicapped children focuses on summer activities which provide fun and learning without undue expense or effort. Suggestions include encouraging reading activities (including visiting the library, reading out loud, selective television viewing, making a book, and writing letters). Activities to encourage the child's…

This guidebook contains suggestions for librarians interested in developing programs which will stimulate children's reading interests and improve their skills. Chapters describe program planning, recordkeeping, storytelling, and children's games. A bibliography cites 18 sources on possible program activities, and a graded list of humorous books…

Reviewing the importance of state funding for vocational agriculture, this article outlines Oklahoma guidelines for vocational agriculture programs and provides 1979-80 vocational agriculture financial information for Oklahoma. In addition, a rationale for a vocational agriculture teacher's summer programs is presented. (LRA)