Ten trends in marketing adult and continuing education are long-range planning, targeted programs, seasonality, better brochure design, spinoff brochures, tracking, database marketing, alternatives to direct mail, retention, and teachers' image or reputation. (SK)

This article describes the "block home" program, neighborhood volunteers who provide a place of refuge when children encounter an emergency as they walk to and from school. Organization, purpose, and guidelines for planning and implementation are discussed. (IAH)

Discusses development of a culturally relevant school counseling program for immigrant children which includes needs assessment, inservice training, training school counselors in cross-cultural counseling, incorporation of interpreters and consultants, appropriate diagnostic procedures, preventive and intervention programs, an advocacy role for…

Discusses the need to help nursing students develop a global perspective as they prepare to practice nursing. Describes the international and transcultural content in the undergraduate program at the School of Nursing at the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire. (JOW)

The Shaperville Academic Recognition Program is a district-wide program for the encouragement and recognition of academic excellence and an attempt to instill in students a natural respect for academic achievement. This article describes its development and implementation from conception to planned obsolescence due to successful reformation of…

A pilot project in rural Mississippi provided supported employment services to five handicapped persons. The project combined professional resources available through a community-based developmental disabilities program with existing community resources and social network systems. Project components, project development, and individual client…

This paper describes the development of community-based rehabilitation services for persons with mental illness in Israel. It focuses on occupational, social, and residential community psychiatric rehabilitation services. The paper argues that service development has been slow and out of step with the philosophy and objectives of community…

The health and fitness program for school staff at Deerfield High School (IL) is described. Program development, facilities, costs, activities, and staff are outlined. (IAH)

Describes four stages involved in developing an elementary school guidance program and upgrading a middle school guidance program: (1) gathering information and establishing rapport; (2) setting goals and addressing needs; (3) developing and implementing the plan; and (4) planning for continued program development. Lists seven steps for counselors…

The development of the GATEWAY (Gifted And Talented Education With Artistic Youth) program is described. The Aiken County, South Carolina, summer program offers enrichment activities for students from grades 3-12 in music, drama, visual arts, and dance. Described are the student selection process and program activities. (JDD)

Currently the National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) is reaffirming its commitment in supporting projects dealing with foreign language and linguistics. Advice is given on how to better acquire NEH funding, and contact information to the Division of Education Programs of NEH is provided. (GLR)

Fifty-seven sixth-grade gifted students were asked to depict models of ideal gifted programs in ways that were not limited by their experiences in these programs. The students appeared to endorse the practices of existing program models, though one type of gifted program was not found to be ideal for all students. (Author/JDD)

Describes the TICCIT (Time-Shared Computer-Controlled Instructional Television) System in terms of the National Science Foundation's role in its development; the availability of a microcomputer-based version, MicroTICCIT; and Northern Virginia Community College's use of TICCIT. Considers the college's plans to convert to MicroTICCIT and develop…

The authors describe development of a collaborative graduate concentration in anesthesia nursing involving North Carolina Baptist Hospital and the University of North Carolina at Greensboro. Project components included (1) developing a cohesive faculty work group, (2) developing the curriculum, and (3) combining resources through an administrative…

Carisbrooke Day Centre was established in Scotland to provide full-time day care for 12 adults with profound and multiple impairments. This paper describes staff selection, admission criteria, student assessment, and the Carisbrooke Wheel, which outlines a coordinated strategy for the delivery of services. (Author/JDD)