Developed by the publications committee of the Industrial Arts Division of the American Vocational Association, this document describes innovative industrial arts programs that are currently under operation and show promise for future development or improvement. The programs summarized in this bulletin were selected by the committee for inclusion…

A Pittsburg (Kansas) State University program for individualizing preservice elementary teacher preparation is described, which emphasizes learning by doing through exposure to alternative teaching strategies. Intensive preparations made by the teaching faculty are discussedd (identifying needs and goals for students, formulating program…

This revised state guide for industrial arts was prepared to offer a framework for planning programs that could be interpreted and applied, in terms of the curriculum and facilities provided, by local district. An introduction to industrial arts education and general program descriptions are given for elementary, junior high, senior high, and…

The Pittsburg State University project described in this report was designed to use existing law enforcement personnel to provide drug-free education to students, primarily in grades 5 and 6, in a large, primarily rural area. The project developed a curriculum and provided inservice training to law enforcement personnel. In addition, the…