Data are cited to support the statement that postsecondary education programs of less than baccalaureate level in agriculture and its related fields continued to expand during the 1974-75 academic year. (AG)

Article surveyed Hawaii's community colleges on Oahu, Maui, Kauai, and Hawaii in their efforts to develop imaginative workable curricula for the disadvantaged student. (RK)

This document has been published by an ad-hoc committee with the purpose of guiding the development of industrial arts activities as an element of career education. The relationship of industrial arts education to career education and the scope and sequence of industrial arts activities within this relationship are discussed. The integration of…

A series of writings, by approximately 35 leaders in the field of adult education, is printed. Contents are divided into five sections: Curriculum Development; The Instructional Process; New Aids To Learning; Staff Development; Adult Education: Resourceful Program Development. Questions and Exercises and Bibliography are given. (NF)

Describes the mechanics of the development of a school-based reading policy; outlines the planning week, including grade meetings to prepare policy statements, production of a working paper by the reading committee, staff meetings to discuss the draft policy, and the production of a final policy by the reading committee. (FL)

Development of programs for the gifted requires planning (at the school and classroom levels) based on a conception of gifted education and consideration of goals, content, differentiation strategies, and organizational form. Program operation involves subprocesses of program adoption, program delivery, and program institutionalization. (DB)

The paper advocates curriculum extension programmes which emanate from the immediate and specific needs and interests of pupils. Meeting the needs of exceptionally able pupils is seen as an aspect of providing opportunities for all pupils to develop this potential, and the extension programme is set within the existing resources (both human and…

The article describes a system for identifying and programing for gifted students in grades K-4. J. Renzulli's Enrichment Triad Model is used, providing three types of enrichment: (1) general exploratory experiences; (2) experiences to develop higher level thinking processes, research skills, and personal/social skills; and (3) independent…

Describes the technology education program developed at Rice Lake, Wisconsin, High School. The program was changed from industrial arts to technology education to keep pace with the technological advancements in society. (JOW)

Comments on the basic elements found in all individualized programs and the need for curriculum designers to be aware of their integral relationships. (RL)

Authors describe the development of the Oakland County (Michigan) Curriculum Council. (CB)

This article discusses the need for the four year technology curriculum and its place in the technology spectrum. (JS)

Response to inquiry on status of programs on alcohol in Los Angeles schools. Comments on lack of adequately trained leadership personnel, continual creation of crash programs and need to incorporate health education into total curriculum. (CJ)