Outlines the advantages of implementing an advanced placement program in a high school and the steps that are involved in doing so. (IRT)

Describes the elements of a successful school breakfast program, argues for the ease with which one can be implemented, and answers criticisms against such a program. (IRT)

Outlines reasons why middle schools were developed and presents a program that is suggested to prepare staff members for their new roles if a district adopts middle schools. (IRT)

Describes the process by which one person went about creating an orchestra program in the Norman, Oklahoma school system. (IRT)

The plan outlined in this article can yield quick results, lay the foundation for any systematic future programs, and be established with a minimum of outside help. For a program to be successful, a commitment to energy conservation must be made at the highest level. (Author/IRT)

Describes how a school district created a more efficient bus routing system with the help of two industrial engineers and the district computer. (IRT)

Provides a summary of dos and don'ts for school systems that want to inaugurate a sex education program. (Author/IRT)

Describes how a senior citizen volunteer tutor program at Emerson Elementary School in Riverside (California) achieved success through careful preparation, staff and student cooperation, extra effort to find interested senior citizens, and continual expression of appreciation to volunteers. Presents 17 hints on starting a grandpeople project. (RW)

Described is the preschool program developed in rural Putnam County, Ohio. The program is self-supporting and was developed to meet the needs of parents and children in a rural area. (SI)

The Department of Education recommends that schools allocate at least 30% of technology funding to professional development. Programs generally begin with strategic planning and a realistic budget, are designed to improve student achievement, emphasize people over technology, and have widespread stakeholder support. Core components are discussed.…

While recognizing that every school community has unique public relations needs, the author presents eight suggestions that apply universally. (Author/IRT)

Proposal development has three stages--assessing needs, planning a program, and writing a proposal. (Author/IRT)

A school's academic performance can be bolstered through instituting modest programs that don't require drastic institutional changes. Describes some simple program changes that were effective in a Utah middle school.(MD)

Offers points for consideration by both school boards and charter-school advocates. Important elements of a successful charter school include vision, hands-on administrators, a commitment to staff development, and founders who also serve as maintainers. (LMI)

Despite their invaluable services, school counselors are among the first positions cut from tight budgets. The California high-school counselor profiled has a typical caseload: 450 students. She must respond to student's individual cases while making time to develop programs to improve student behavior and achievement. (MLH)