Discusses the components of a successful band program. Argues that such programs are organized, community- and school-oriented, and musically centered in terms of student and group accomplishments. (FL)

Teachers in the English department at the Harley School, Rochester, New York, developed a program in theater as a continuing and inherent part of the English curriculum. (Author/RK)

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

Map reading offers insights into a kind of literacy and communication area which involves the printed word with pictorial and symbolic representations. A method for developing basic skills in map reading within the confines of the classroom was described. (Author/RK)

It is suggested that the most desirable approach to combatting the smoking problem is to prevent youngsters from beginning to smoke, rather than prescribing treatment for them after they have become steady smokers. A program, which uses peer models, is described in this paper. (Author/KC)

It seems to matter little whether one examines teaching models or descriptions of master teachers, the teaching process is not very well understood. This article attempted to focus on a decision-making process that would allow teachers to make good instructional decisions. (Author/RK)

How can the content teacher improve his student's learning of history or math and give them practice in writing at the same time? SSSW (Sustained Student Summary Writing) is one resolution of this issue. (Author)

Argues that sequencing is the hidden agenda in many content area classrooms. Suggests that, if students are to improve their sequencing ability, teachers must become aware of the hidden, sequencing requirements in their curricula. Describes exercises for helping students become better sequencers. (FL)

At Central High School, all departments are responsible for teaching spelling and writing. A uniform procedure has been adopted for evaluating student writing assignments, which includes a list for faculty and students of standard theme correction symbols and suggestions for improvement of specific errors. The list is included. (SJL)

Described is a program, with developmental stages and focus areas, which has the potential for guiding supervising teachers, university supervisors, and coordinators of field experiences as they design and implement inservice programs directed toward improving the student teaching experience. (KC)

As part of its Secondary Schools Project, the Greenfield (Massachusetts) Schools established an Office of Program Planning and Grant Writing to direct a grant writing team of teachers, administrators, community members, and university personnel. This article describes the development of the Grant Writing Office and its success in soliciting funds.…

Leadership training is a form of instruction. As such, it should be guided by a model of instruction. Describes how the Three-Stage Model of Instruction (Feldhusen, Ames and Linden, 1973, 1974) was used to guide the development of thirteen units of leadership instruction for high school youth in vocational organizations. (Author/RK)

Project SCATE (Students Concerned About Tomorrow's Environment) is an action-oriented, interdisciplinary program for secondary students in environmental stewardship. Students participate in both scientific investigations of environmental issues and political processes necessary to implement solutions. (Author/SJL)

Describes the two-day library orientation offered to all incoming sophomore English classes at Quincy High and Vocational Technical Schools in Milton, Massachusetts. Computer-scored pretests allow librarians to tailor the basic orientation package to the needs of each class. (SJL)