This monograph presents the findings of a study of planning and change at 80 colleges and universities, private and public, located in four separate states--California, Florida, Illinois and New York. In Chapter I, different substantive crises now facing higher education are presented and discussed. The next chapter (II), analyzes planning styles…

Describes the development of a school-based reading policy in a primary school; details the formation of committees, the formulation of detailed policy statements, and the work of the language development subcommittee, including work on goal setting and management, in-service education, instructional strategies and materials, and assessment and…

The author discusses the role of theory, research, and other considerations in the curriculum development process in physical education at the secondary education level. (MJB)

Article examines the direction of the Fine Arts College and how the traditional role of the Fine Arts on and off the campus is changing. (Author/RK)

Addresses several aspects of Hawaii's experience with motivating educators to use new ideas and products developed by the Curriculum Research and Development Group. (Author/RK)

Points out that the agriculture industry is changing and that vocational agriculture students must learn more science than before to be prepared. Iowa formed groups of educators and business representatives to advise on which curricula should be funded. (JOW)

Describes the Jefferson County Primary Integrated Curriculum program. Developed as an interdisciplinary curriculum, the program allows primary students to work holistically. The article includes Learning Units. (MD)

Behind the Hochungra Headstart Model's motivating forces was a commitment to two values: (1) that Native Americans direct their children's education, and (2) that "education" should help actualize and fulfill personalities and clarify and expand the participants' future choices. (NQ)

Describes the steps for developing a training curriculum for military personnel in terms of the job capabilities of graduates. Training Technology is a quarterly supplement to Educational Technology Magazine. (GR)

Improvement of employment opportunities for Vocational, Technical, and Adult Education (VTAE) students and CETA clients in Wisconsin is a central goal for both organizations. This cooperative working relationship has been the impetus for new vocational programs in the Indianhead VTAE District. (Editor)

The study recorded the origin, development, and implementation of the physical facilities, organizational structure, and program of Chamisa Elementary School, Los Alamos, New Mexico. Recommendations made pertain to administrative and public support, physical facilities, faculty selection, innovating on a limited scale, curriculum development, team…

A curriculum planning model is presented to develop a comprehensive special education teacher preparation program. (CL)