The Competency Profile Analysis System (CAP) is useful for planning training programs focusing on competency-based learning systems. The basic assumptions of the CAP System and its five phases (basic CAP document, validation, preparation of objectives, development of learning modules, and development of learning sites and resources) are detailed.…

Six areas need consideration in establishing a program of paid aides: selecting a coordinator, planning with the professional staff, recruiting and selecting, matching aide strengths to program needs, orientation and training, and program monitoring. (SJL)

The author discusses management principles in general and in relation to time management. Stating that most managers and trainers do not understand these principles, he describes how to put them to work in planning time management programs. (MF)

Presents a rationale for providing quality early childhood education programs for preschool children. (BD)

Presents a task checklist designed to assist in implementation of the Responsive Education Program, or any new instructional program. (RAO)

Organizational and administrative procedures for conducting a successful blood donation drive are presented. (MJB)

Describes a one credit-hour minicourse developed by Tennessee Tech University that is designed to aid principals and teachers in organizing and implementing school volunteer programs. (JG)

A discussion of the questions addressed, and the questions ignored by the June 1977 report of the Network Advisory Group of the Library of Congress on a national bibliographic network. (Author/KP)

The on-line union list currently being developed by the University of Pittsburgh and libraries of the Pittsburgh Regional Library Center is described, including information on present procedures, future plans, and format for local data records agreed upon with OCLC. (Author/KP)

Described is a program for weight loss and muscle tonus/body composition change for women through a planned, individualized program of dietary restriction and weight training. (MJB)

It is argued that an emphasis on a method of evaluation prior to the actual beginning of a program can prove of great value to an administrator in shaping the program and explaining and defending it to boards and funding bodies. Evaluation methods are discussed. (Author/MS)

Described is a parent sponsored preschool formed by 10 mothers of handicapped children who could not obtain child care assistance elsewhere. (GW)

The article explores the assumptions guiding continuing interprofessional education and describes a variety of approaches, using the experience of the Ohio State University Commission on Interprofessional Education and Practice as example. (MT)

Describes the process of developing a program to certify nannies. Includes a step-by-step guide to a new program. (JOW)