Describes Merrill Lynch's Account Executive Simulation Exercise: a three-hour simulation designed to evaluate job applicants' potential for success as account executives from their performance in the role of an account executive. (CT)

The need to articulate a high school home economics program with the junior high or elementary feeder schools is examined. Contains a suggested plan for developing articulation through the establishment of a better curriculum for student learning. An illustration of a sample plan is included. (CT)

Describes a project designed to use television public service announcements to present basic nutrition concepts and the nutritional choices in the marketplace in a format that would reach the handicapped deaf and the nonhandicapped as well. (CT)

The minimal components of a model which utilizes a computer for summarizing individual performance records for teaching educational skills to the mentally retarded are described. The most important components are assessment, individual and group programing, continuous data collection, and program evaluation. (Author)

CHALLENGE, the gifted education program in the Kingsville (Texas) Independent School District, is described. It is explained that the program follows the J. Renzulli "Enrichment Triad Model". Screening, course content, and program administration are considered. (CL)

Discusses the policy, objectives, and possible teaching procedures that a local teachers' association developed in response to a directive to include writing in all subject areas and at all grade levels. (RL)

Describes the planning and organization of an annual book festival held at Tennessee Technological University that introduces children to literature through stage presentations, displays, storytellers, and a wide selection of inexpensive books. (ET)

The Olympic philosophy is discussed and procedures for participation in the National and International Olympic Academies are presented. (JD)

Recognizing the diversity in experience and training among teacher aides, the Yucaipa School District established a formal inservice program for this employee group. This article describes how the district developed a seminar program to help instructional aides in improving their skills. Reactions to the program were favorable. (Author/SJL)

Institutional support that recognizes and reimburses faculty for their nursing expertise and time must be provided. A plan to develop a reimbursement program is described, including task force appointment, faculty discussion, plan development, institutional legitimation, and individual implementation. (CT)

A developed leisure behavior index is presented along with its six socioeconomic variables: age, sex, present residence, size of household, income, and education. Each dimension contains at least one positively correlated activity. (CJ)

A teacher of middle school gifted students describes the development of an apprentice program in which students learned from community mentors. Students set personal goals and kept journals on their thoughts and feelings. Several journal excerpts are included. (CL)

Describes an insurance company's development of an assertiveness training course for managers, supervisors, and clerical staff. (CSS)

Physical activities suitable for older adults are described. (JD)

Describes an experimental effort in in-service administrator education that evolved from the literature on change and developed to meet the particular needs of the Swedish educational system. (Author/IRT)