Presents a management training workshop/program design (based on organization development principles) which is applicable to a wide range of organizations and different organizational levels. (EM)

The Individualized Educational Plan (IEP) required for all handicapped students by P.L. 94-142 is described. The implementation process set forth in the legislation is summarized, and the time line requirements are discussed. Finally, guidelines for the participants in the process are presented. A sample IEP form is also included. (BM)

After discussing three major trends which have significantly altered the position of a secretary in a company or corporation, the author presents guidelines and other information to assist a company in planning either to initiate or upgrade a secretarial training program. (TA)

An affective education teaching model is outlined defining a continuum of affective development and the resulting range of approaches possible at present and in the future for meeting affective goals. (MB)

Article focuses on social studies curriculum, the target of many who seek to impose their values and policy on the total school program. A framework for providing positive program characteristics to be used by teachers and schools is outlined. (Author/RK)

Describes the structure and functioning of a state-supported system of teacher centers and compares it with others. (Editor)

Stresses the importance of a proper rationale for reorganizing or establishing community education units, which can serve as the basis for the goals, programs, and services of the unit. Considers the effects of a community-oriented rationale on college mission and institutional integrity, faculty/staff, planning and finances, and students. (AYC)

Reports that strategic planning is as important to continuing education as it is to business. Discusses planning for continuing education as it relates to modifying programs and markets to reach organizational goals.

A bad attitude can sabotage recruiting volunteers. After examining attitudes, alumni administrators need to set goals, make plans, write job descriptions, recruit the right people for the job, and delegate properly. Ways to ensure good continuing relations are offered. (MLW)

Examines the growing body of demonstrations of performance of Black Studies programs and criticizes unattended measurement and conceptual confusions. Proposes quantitative and qualitative models for evaluation of programs. (Author/KH)

Highlights the background and circumstances that led to the development of Black Studies as an area of specialization, its subsequent institutionalization, and the role and function it serves for present and future generations. Also considers the practical value of a degree in Black Studies. (Author/KH)

Describes how continuing distance education through satellite transmitted-television can help health service professionals, and how such networks operate. The development of such a program is described, including audience, title, learning objectives, program text, and onsite instructional materials. (CT)

The Institute for Distance Education, founded in 1981 for interuniversity research on distance education, is discussed. Its objectives include research, program development, and coordination of other institutional efforts regarding distance education, improvement of teaching methods, integration of distance and traditional educational programs,…

Survey of 20 rural eastern North Carolina teachers suggests that spring and fall are best for holding outdoor education workshops, with fall preferred. Workshops should provide teachers with hands-on activities, information about local outdoor resource areas, and classroom materials and should emphasize improving teacher familiarity with the…