Based on the author's interviews, on-site observations and the reports of eight participating school districts, the year long planning and development activities of Title IV-C programs, designed to implement RISE concepts, were evaluated. Also examines personnel involved with successful program implementation. (Author/RK)

Describes an arts in general education program in the Minneapolis school system, its objectives and effects. Discusses the role of the teacher in implementing an AGE program. (RK)

Data from a survey of directors of APA-approved programs in clinical psychology reveal that a substantial number of programs offer formal training in clinical psychophysiology. Details are provided regarding types of training available; content areas covered; and, ratings indicating interest, utility and potential of biofeedback,…

After learning that graduating seniors at El Cajon Valley High School, California, were scoring around the 20th percentile in all the basic skills areas tested, teachers redoubled their efforts to establish proficiency standards in basic skills already identified by the community and governing board as a first priority. (Author/RK)

States that despite extensive credit and noncredit art programs provided by colleges and universities for students and surrounding communities, there is a lack of a cohesive vision in the area of lifelong arts learning. Concludes that effective lifelong education in the arts is an important and attainable goal for higher education. (GEA)

Middle level program planning involves three phases over three years: developing a written school philosophy, designing the curricular program, and implementing the plan to meet objectives. (Author/DCS)

Techniques for determining the contents of professional continuing education are compared, and considerations in the development of professional continuing education programs in any field are discussed in the context of experience with planning programs in medicine and pharmacy. (MSE)

The United States needs a comprehensive national employment program. Steps for developing a program are discussed, and education's role is examined. There should be business and labor involvement in curriculum selection and school program supervision. The schools should be made responsible for helping young people find employment. (RM)

Notes that not the least of conditions contributing to the bond of researcher producer cooperation is the challenge of calling into question widely held beliefs about children and how they learn, particularly where the possibilities for using television are concerned. (Author/AM)

Results of a study of general education in California community colleges indicate an indifference on the part of community colleges relative to the development of comprehensive general education programs. General education has been rendered an ineffective part of the student's program; it is little more than a collection of unrelated irrelevant…

Stresses the importance of developing the tutoring programs in remedial reading and suggests a program of inservice education for reading tutors. (RB)

Author advocates an administrative model incorporating a university wide management information system" in order to end further impulsive development" and to enable the university to withstand increasing pressures. (Editor)

Author proposes a model for organizational change using a behavioral science approach rather than the traditional authoritarian approach. (MB)

The Associate Commissioner, Bureau of Adult, Vocational, and Technical Education, U.S. Office of Education developes the Commissioner's recent statement on a new career education system by specifying objectives and curriculum development undertakings by grade levels. (MU)