Discusses the administrative and pedagogical issues related to the establishment and operation of an instructional program for library users in an academic library. (FM)

A report is given on how teacher center activities, services, and resources are different from traditional approaches to staff development. (JD)

The successful operation of teacher centers is critical if the problems evident in teacher education are to be resolved. (JD)

The clustering of teacher centers facilitates teacher sharing of information and resources, encourages professional development, and assists in the change and development of the centers. (JD)

The authors suggest that the Rules and Regulations of P.L. 94-142 (the Education for All Handicapped Children Act) for the development and implementation of child identification systems present severe policy problems for state planners. (Author/CL)

Park and recreation professionals are facing a dual challenge: to offer comprehensive recreation programs for all ages and income levels; and to establish trends, providing opportunities for development and assimilation of new skills and interests into the public's repertoire of leisure activities. (Author)

A program plan and rationale is presented to help adults deal creatively with the emotional trauma associated with mid-life crisis. (SK)

Outlines the development of the program of an assessment center designed for use in management and trainee development. (Author/IRT)

Presents strategies which facilitate the design, development, and operation of cooperative national training programs for health science faculty. Twelve references are listed. (FM)

Presents a computer-based system for generating thesauri from modulated subject-propositions (subject headings), which are structured according to facet analysis and augmented with appropriate codes for relating terms. Input to and operation of the system are described, as well as the programs developed. Fifteen references are listed. (Author/BK)

The Cherokee County (Alabama) horticulture training program provides 40 mildly mentally retarded adolescents with vocational training in a marketable skills. The broad spectrum of vocational skills makes horticulture ideal for the handicapped. (DB)

Suggests that reading be taught through the social studies and by the experience approach on the elementary school level. An activity is described in which a short story, "Ann's Special Family," provides the focus for developing vocabulary and bringing real-life experiences into focus. (DB)

This article describes procedures for setting up a before- or after-school gymnastics program based on three principles: basic skills and safety rules; orientation to the physical setup and a demonstration of spotting techniques; and rewarding students. (JMF)

Gives a step-by-step description of the two years of research and testing that preceded the opening of the Ohio State University Writing Workshop, and a report on the current activities of the workshop. (RL)

The article reviews elements of the learning-station-process approach for gifted students, a method designed to support creative probing. Considered are the following: atmosphere, space, storage areas, supplies and materials, directions, references, organization, time management, record keeping, facilitation, and prescriptive activities. (SBH)