Describes a program employing "social literacy" that resulted in improved reading and mathematics scores (on the Stanford Achievement Tests) for eighth- and ninth-grade students in one junior high. (IRT)

Describes two plans that use pupil weighting as part of a program to give teachers relief from oversized classes. (IRT)

Describes the larger service units, data processing technology, network appraisal, legal base, membership, organizational structure, and current and future school participation of the Washington Library Network. Sources of information about the Network are also provided. (CMV)

Intramural sports activities are used as an integral part of the freshman orientation program at Belmont Abbey College. The program organization and success are briefly described. (JMF)

Several advantages to the use of different kinds of factor scores as independent variables in a multiple regression equation are reported. A computer program is presented which will calculate a regression equation using a variety of factor scores. (Author/JKS)

The development and initial testing of two computer programs designed to assist in the process of vocational choice are described. The programs are interactive and are complementary to one another. (Author/JKS)

Relatively little specific information is available about basic administrative concerns in organizing a group counseling program. This article presents basic methodological issues and provides step-by-step guidelines for initiating a group counseling program, including rationale, pregroup activities, and selection and orientation of group members.…

Describes a teacher education remedial reading program at Memphis State University, designed for preservice and in-service classroom teachers. (TJ)

Describes a supervisory technique (the "O Cycle") based on observing and critiquing teachers, and a way that a small group of principals can create its own in-service program to acquire the skills required to use the technique. (IRT)

Discusses the role librarians have assumed in the implementation of AACR 2/catalog closing at the Library of Congress (LC), speculates on how AACR 2 will affect public service librarians in patron interactions, and describes LC's plans to inform/instruct/train staff and the public regarding the changes. (Author)

Reorganization of an intramural athletics program structure can transfer value emphasis from a sheerly competitive basis to a more balanced, participant-oriented experience. (LH)

The integrated core curriculum program at the University of South Carolina College of Librarianship is described in a report drawn from a presentation by three chairpersons of the program. (MBR)

Technical education programs can be made more meaningful with a systems approach to planning, such as the method employed by a postsecondary educator in Texas. (Author/JH)

Half of all adult education programs in Switzerland are conducted through Migros, the country's largest cooperative and largest private company. Migros' educational network principle specializes in teaching languages but also offers 174 subject areas as well as other activities and services. Some Migros adult education innovations are described.…

The Parallel Alternate Curriculum (PAC) for modifying course content for learning disabled secondary school students is described. The rationale for PAC and four options for the practical application of the program are reviewed. The eight steps in the development of PAC, such as identification of learning outcomes and evaluation of students for…