Research and literature on educational change, teacher effectiveness and leadership are reviewed to provide a context for describing teacher-leader programs. Qualities of effective leadership are discussed. Suggestions for developing and reviewing teacher leader programs are given. (JL)

The article provides a brief review of data pertaining to educational adjustment for traumatically brain injured (TBI) children followed by a discussion of the major educationally relevant sequelae of head injury in children. Ten important features of appropriate educational programs for TBI children are described. (Author)

This article attempts to synthesize the most recent developments in the field of early childhood education and provides a framework for understanding the key issues and trends that will be likely to dominate the attention of educators during the coming decade. (CT)

The author examines the physician's responsibility for lifelong learning, adult learning projects, the number of learning projects adults undertake in a year and time spent on these projects, content of these projects, motivation for learning projects, credit as a motivator, learning resources, how learning projects are planned, and status and…

The process by which federally funded bilingual training programs may be institutionalized is presented through a review of related literature and an analysis of a 1981 study on bilingual training programs conducted by RMC Research Corporation. Key factors in successful integration are program advocates' personality, drive, and clarity of…

To help mitigate the impact of multi-environmental degradation, the model program for emotionally at-risk children that uses nature to enhance emotional well-being (or intellect) has been constructed, implemented and researched. The six sessions that compose the program are designed to impart social-emotional understanding and prime perceptions by…

Offers suggestions for improving the relationship between teacher training institutes and the schools in which they place student teachers. (FL)

The author addresses the planning of learning-disabled (LD) college students toward programing considerations. (SW)

The authors describe the use of a computer managed instructional system to demonstrate the effectiveness of a databased program modification methodology in regular and special education. Research on both concepts is reviewed and the educational implications are considered, including allowing teachers to spend more time in instruction. (CL)

Development of programs of instruction in industrial hygiene include first the establishment of criteria for technical content of programs, competency of faculty, adequacy of resources, equipment and environment, and institutional administrative support. Secondly, these criteria need to be validated at selected institutions representing several…

Employs an "implementation estimate" technique to identify potential fiscal, administrative and political consequences of implementing the 100,000 minimum population provision for designating planning and service areas (PSAs) under the 1978 amendments to the Older Americans Act. Findings suggest implementation estimating is useful for…

Notes that with prospects of smaller undergraduate enrollments in the years ahead and with the need to create new challenges for schools and departments of journalism, continuing education programs can become a major activity for imaginative and progressive journalism educators and administrators. (RL)

Provides some general tips on planning a workshop or short-time education experience for newspaper professionals. Offers a four-month schedule for such conference planning. (RL)

The elderly are faced with attempts to defraud, mislead, and confuse them about health consumerism. The development of consumer education classes directed toward the needs and interests of the aging population will combat the problem. The development, implementation, and evaluation of such programs are described. (Author)

Provides information on initiating and planning poetry-in-the-schools programs, the problems normally encountered in developing such programs, and the benefits of the programs. Notes resources for learning about the work of poets in the schools. (JT)