Physical education teaches basic life principles as well as motor skills that have long-lasting benefits. Yet, say these authors, it is usually the first curricular area to suffer school budget cuts. Criteria for a good physical education program are described with the implication that if the subject is properly taught it is more difficult to…

The paper reviews inadequacies common in secondary programs for learning disabled students and suggests guidelines for more appropriate program development. (CL)

Success in seeking program fund grants from federal or foundation sources may depend upon the manner in which agencies prepare and present their proposals. This article offers some guidelines. (Author/ST)

Emphasis is given to determination of educational needs and program planning; the programs of two schools of pharmacy are also discussed. (Author)

The purpose of this article is to bring to the attention of other interested business educators some general and specific problems and issues that developing countries must face and solve if adequate training for business is to be made available to their youth. (Author)

Consumer education is a necessary and integral part of the total educational process, and we must strive to accord it rightful status in all curriculums. To ensure the economic health of our nation's marketplace and its future consumers, we can do no less. (Author)

The planning of any service within the Community Mental Health Center will only be as effective as the amount of consideration which has also been given to understanding the catchment area, administration, continuity of care, and the areas of staffing and funding. Basic principles and guidelines are described for each of the five essential…

Drawing on their own experiences, the authors suggest starting a program for gifted children by developing community support, choosing an appropriate type of program, assessing staff perceptions of the need for the program, identifying gifted students, developing a curriculum, involving the faculty, securing funding, and choosing the evaluation…

Reviews 10 steps which serve as guidelines to simplify the creative process of producing a video training program: (1) audience analysis, (2) task analysis, (3) definition of objective, (4) conceptualization, (5) visualization, (6) storyboard, (7) video storyboard, (8) evaluation, (9) revision, and (10) production. (LRA)

Eleven steps to follow in establishing an appropriate and feasible program for parents of gifted children are offered, and a model course for parents of the gifted is outlined. (SBH)

Presents guidelines for planning, developing, and revising a high school writing laboratory program. (RL)

Offers guidelines for establishing a remedial reading program that will be useful and innovative and will meet the exact instructional needs of those students who need prescriptive help for overcoming deficiencies in areas such as word attack, comprehension, and study skills. (HOD)

To help you become the best possible cooperating teacher, a director of elementary student teaching, has compiled some basic fundamentals for your use. Mix and match her suggestions with your own ideas, and you and your student teacher will have a rewarding and successful experience. (Editor)

Explains how to convince school administration of the importance of roof-maintenance programs as a way of extending roof life and saving money, even in the presence of roof warranties. Discusses techniques for evaluating the cost benefits of roof maintenance and the importance of creating a roof historical file. (GR)