Successful corporate fitness programs contain several elements: participant compliance, program models and program elements that are applied systematically, and organizational commitment to the concept. Guidelines for observing effectiveness of health programs are given. (DF)

The Juvenile Corrections Transition Model is designed to help community schools, and the Division of Juvenile Rehabilitation coordinates planning as students move from schools in juvenile correctional institutions back to community schools. Model strategies in various areas are explained. Field test results and the strategy outline are included.…

Urges college English departments to take a direct interest in what happens in secondary school classrooms and to be prepared to offer pedagogical diversity in both preservice and inservice teacher training. (AEA)

The need for and means of evaluating the implementation of educational innovations is demonstrated. Indicated also is what type of information is useful for measuring implementation variables and how to assure that those measures will be credible. (Author/DEP)

This document begins with a brief overview of what assessment is, including a definition, purpose, brief history, and important process considerations in creating a successful and effective assessment effort on each campus. The three key questions in creating an effective assessment for each school are: (1) what do faculty members expect students…

This digest reviews and summarizes what is known about effective school-wide behavioral management systems. Emphasis in such systems is on consistency throughout the building and across classrooms with the entire staff, both professional and nonprofessional, uniformly implementing common strategies. Common features of school-wide behavioral…

Recruiting mentors is a continuous challenge for most programs. A systematic recruitment plan, carefully developed and implemented, will increase a program's chances for success. Drawing from effective practices used by volunteer-based organizations and research findings about mentoring, the material in this document describes recruitment…

Educators who are responsible for the creation, management, and administration of educational programs are central to the planning process. Research suggests that program planning is not driven by theoretical constructs, but rather by the personal experiences and beliefs of individual planners. This study explores how individuals who plan online…

This paper has two main purposes: (1) to test the central thesis of systemic reform; and (2) to derive lessons about strengths and weaknesses of reform strategies used in policy and practice. It does this by a secondary analysis of case studies of nine Statewide Systemic Initiatives (SSIs) funded by the National Science Foundation. The case…

Examines three major decision elements in the program design process: (1) learner participation patterns, (2) educational provider characteristics, and (3) instructional design models. Each shapes and directs the actions of the program designer and the program outcomes. (JOW)

Describes a successful teacher inservice program based on the following elements: (1) a partnership among school and community personnel, (2) strong administrative leadership, (3) participant ownership and involvement, (4) quality trainers, and (5) evaluation and follow up. (FL)

A curriculum was designed to give preschool caregivers basic nutrition background through a programed self-instructional unit; incorporate nutrition education into existing parts of a typical preschool day; and provide learning activities designed to help preschoolers relate food/nutrients to health. Development of materials, caregivers'…

Describes the development of a mobile geriatric outreach team. The importance of thorough, interdisciplinary assessment and the offering of active, brief psychotherapy are stressed. Community education programs and consultations to the aging network reach the senior community and other referral sources. Preliminary program evaluation data are…

The theme of this issue is the importance of quality in supervised occupational experience (SOE) programs. Contributors discuss planning, principles, the use of SOE as an instructional tool, alternative approaches to SOE, standards, and placement programs. (JOW)