Surveys both of practitioners in school guidance programs and of futuristic literature indicate a number of significant changes to be expected in school guidance programs in the next several decades. Foreseen are greater emphases on elementary school guidance, developmental and preventive orientations, and consultative activities. (MJB)

This second of five articles on how to plan and implement a supervisory training program focuses on determining needs and establishing objectives. Discusses twelve approaches for determining supervisory training needs. Includes a figure presenting examples of three types of behavioral objectives: knowledge, skill, and attitudes. (EM)

Discusses barriers to effective contraception, such as informational, emotional, and imaginative factors, and what might be done to avoid unwanted pregnancies by using these factors in positive programs and behaviors. (Author/RK)

The Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT) program at Webster College in St. Louis was instituted in 1965. This article outlines the program's original objectives and the changes that occurred. It traces this process in aesthetic education while simultaneously describing the skill profile of an MAT graduate in aesthetic education. (Author/RK)

Corporate preretirement counseling programs are a potential source of employee retirement preparation, but the authors conclude from studies of present and planned programs that most are too narrow in scope. (MF)

The University of British Columbia promoted the establishment of a continuing education network for pharmacists in regions throughout the province. Practicing pharmacists serving as regional coordinators have been involved in planning and instructional roles. A summary of the 1976 planning workshop and a sample course design and organization…

The author defines high risk in recreation, discusses the occurrance of accidents in risk recreation, and examines needs and values in relation to high-risk activities. He concludes that the benefits derived in the form of positive values are all worthy and can usually outweigh any risks involved. (MJB)

The philosophy at the Jackie Robinson School in California is rooted in the concept that a child's feelings about self and school precede all other concerns. Students here learn to become self-directed, responsible individuals. Describes the school's organizational plan and how it affects students. (Author/RK)

In its December and April meetings, the Commission allocated over $2 million for fiscal 1979 for funding of research studies to meet its objectives in community development, energy, health, education, and other emerging problems and needs in the Region. (BR)

Author states that if a program for the gifted is to survive over the years, the 12 issues he cites need to be given careful attention. (BP)

Administrators trying to implement P.L. 94-142 will face problems in six areas: identification of the students, placement, personnel, individualized educational plans, procedural safeguards, and professional rights and responsibilities. (Author/IRT)

An outline of the development of environmental education, selected agenda items of the U.S. delegation to the Tbilisi Conference, and federal agencies involved in environmental education is presented. (MR)

This article reports on the status of environmental education. The discipline is defined and its legislative history detailed. Reports of current program content, the role of science and technology, and the needs of environmental education are included. Early experience and life-long learning are considered essential components of environmental…

Examines the criteria that characterize successful preschool programs for handicapped children--programs that are coherent and that include an explicit rationale in their statement of goals, of their utilization of time, materials, and training. (Author/RK)

Presents the American Vocational Association's sixteen resolutions that were adopted at the annual vocational convention. (SH)