The central admissions systems of Victoria (Australia), Great Britain, and Ontario are outlined and analyzed. It is proposed that although these programs are important and their control is in the hands of the governing bodies, little thought is given to their development and they may become more significant than anticipated. (MSE)

The usefulness and cost effectiveness of using educational television in adult education programs are illustrated by the success of a number of programs around the country using public and cable television for telecourses, and video teleconferencing. These courses are offered by colleges, professional associations, training centers, and…

Describes steps and considerations for developing a plan to consolidate existing computer-related resources and acquire new resources. Covers the preliminary planning process and purposes, institutional commitment, resource support, control issues, administrative and academic needs, faculty involvement and incentives. (LL)

Guidelines are offered to administrators beginning new preschool programs that concern curriculum, facilities, staff, and parent involvement. (MLF)

Focuses on three aspects of vocational education vis-a-vis business and industry: the need for strong, innovative, business-responsive programs meeting individual, industrial, and national needs; community college programs related to new teaching/learning experiences and/or new approaches to the traditional flow between education and work; and…

A global futures program offers credit classes, pull-out classes, and seminars that focus on global issues and problem solving techniques for gifted and talented students (grades 5-12). The curriculum applies the methods of futurists to course content. Independent study projects are required of all students. (CL)

A project at the University of Kansas has analyzed, evaluated, and developed guidelines for multicultural emphasis in special education teacher education. The project has progressed from analysis of the department curriculum to development of a workshop model (the format of which is included). (CL)

Describes a program designed to encourage children to write and publish their own books. Explains how the program has improved the writing and storytelling abilities of the children involved. (FL)

Notes that modern advertising and marketing practices are becoming an integral part of Chinese economic planning and are being used to stimulate higher quality and productivity. (FL)

Career education needs of disabled college students must include removing architectural barriers, training career counselors, and developing innovative programs. The career planning approach at California State University, Northridge is described in terms of services for all students as well as those for disabled students. (CL)

The author describes a system using computer technology to organize instructional materials in a school system or regional library so that teachers of learning disabled and other disabled students have help in the selection of appropriate materials. (SW)

Describes the program of the University of South Carolina's college of general studies development center, which was created in order to improve student reading skills. (FL)

This article reviews developments and trends in trade union education in the United Kingdom. Priorities for the eighties constituting a major concern for the Trades Union Congress and the Workers' Educational Association are analyzed. (CT)

Between 1975 and 1980, the Organization for European Cooperation and Development's Centre for Educational Research and Innovation engaged in a project to enable member countries to share innovative approaches to inservice teacher education. Several aspects of the inservice education for teachers (INSET) project are discussed. (CJ)

Describes the development of a program that used fantasy characters and images to improve the spelling of children. (FL)