An approach is outlined for beginning a teacher center: (1) do your homework; (2) generate interest in the center; (3) form a team--establish a teacher center board; and (4) plan a program of action. Five success factors to ensure the center's longevity are listed and a bibliography is included. (JMK)

"Retirement does not change a person, it only makes a person more of what he or she has been," says the author. A book editor who has worked with the elderly and taught preretirement courses, she provides sound advice for the teacher about to retire. (Editor/RK)

Article presented points and practical teaching suggestions intended to guide teachers as they considered integrating reading with the other language arts. (Author/RK)

Tips on organizing a creative teaching experience for summer vacation time are offered. Program organization, student selection, course content, publicity, and funding are aspects to be considered when planning a summer arts program. (DF)

Discusses the need for identifying gifted and talented students, and lists basic guidelines in planning a program for them. (SP)

Describes the cultural arts program at Hawthorne Elementary School, DeKalb County, Georgia. The three year old program is still growing and expanding the art awareness of its participants. (GB)

A suggestion to teachers on how to plan and organize projects with long range objectives in mind for future terms. (RB)

Basic guidelines are provided for planning a school fundraising project. (SJL)

A series of short articles describing enrichment programs which are designed to give students a chance to explore in depth those activities of special interest to them. (Editor/MB)

Outlines a step-by-step plan from individual assessment to program evaluation for a total enrichment program which is designed to nurture the gifts and talents of every school child and can be implemented in the regular classroom setting. (RH)

This article described a miniature throwing course for grades three, four, and five. (Author/RK)

Discussed cooperative educational efforts between parents and teachers that focused on vocational preview, minicraft courses, and behavior modification. (Author/RK)

Presents elementary school teachers with four simple questions for starting a year-long evaluation program. (CM)

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)