Objectives and content of an interdisciplinary social studies-art program for elementary children are discussed. A sample lesson and evaluation activities from a successfully implemented pilot program are provided. (RM)

Surveyed Virginia's colleges (N=23) to ascertain how financial resources, administrative support, and community interest might influence development of programs for older learners. Results indicated that general demand and administrative support were most positively related to growth while inadequate financial resources and cost to participants…

A Montana State University project aimed at integrating content on women into courses throughout the university is described. The 40 faculty who participated in the project reviewed their classroom materials and behaviors for sex bias; conducted research on women, sex roles, and gender; and integrated this research into their courses. (MLW)

Outdoor education programs can enrich a school's overall curriculum, especially when updated approaches are used. A guide for evaluating outdoor programs and suggestions for building administrative, public, and financial support are provided, and sources of further information are described. A Phoenix, Arizona program illustrates the value of a…

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)

Proposes a model for planning activities that will help human service practitioners to prevent emotional problems in a targeted group or community. Provides practitioners with a framework for identifying variables affecting a population, a means for assessing which variables to address, and a structured approach to planning preventive…

Discusses value of peer counseling for children and adolescents and provides model for development of peer counseling programs. Includes selection and training of peer counselors, counselor-client needs, evaluation, documentation and institutionalization of peer counseling programs. Emphasizes special relationship obtainable between peer…

Describes and evaluates a two-day workshop on human genetics for high school biology teachers which involved: (1) a series of lectures by professionals in medical genetics, ethics, and genetic counseling; (2) demonstrations; (3) question-and-answer sessions; (4) a curriculum packet; and (5) a follow-up bimonthly newsletter. (DC)

This article notes the trend in Australia toward school-based decision making through school/community councils and describes the school evaluation conducted by the Council of the Huntingdale Technical School in Melbourne. (SJL)

Presents a step-by-step systems approach model consisting of seven major components including: informing and involving key groups, defining problem/goals, needs assessment, formulating objectives, designing program, implementing program, and evaluation. Includes procedures, flow chart presentations, and guidelines for program planning. (RC)

Traces the development of the part-time academic advisement program at John Wood Community College (a college with no full-time faculty of its own). Enumerates the problems which necessitated the use of part-time advisers, profiles the staff involved, and presents the results of the first year's evaluation. (AYC)

Describes a community needs assessment process that moved community decision makers into action. The needs assessment was conducted jointly by program development staff members from the office of continuing education and public service at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign and by members of a small rural community. (CT)

The agenda for promoting and expanding experiential learning in other cultures includes building commitment, examining organizational issues in program planning and implementation, assessment needs, and discussion of faculty and student rewards of cross-cultural study. Additional resources and literature references are given. (MSE)

The current state of four areas of international education (foreign students, exchange programs, international studies at home, and development assistance overseas) is described. Current interest in an approach that deemphasizes "imported" students and "exported" expertise is shown in several projects now underway. (MSE)

Discusses a workshop held to promote young farmer programs in Illinois. Describes how the workshop was planned and conducted. Provides evaluation information in two areas: (1) teacher evaluation of time allocation for workshop activities and (2) overall participant evaluation. Ninety percent of the workshop participants planned to organize young…