The author wonders (1) if a very wide definition of career education is equivalent to no definition at all, (2) if there are easier ways of getting career education information and of disseminating that information, and (3) if local support for career education can be developed without attention-getting, federally funded programs. (MJB)

The economic equivalency index (EEI) is a statistical construct used for quantifying the value of leisure experiences to the individual and is a potentially valuable tool in justifying leisure service expenditures in park and recreation systems. (MJB)

The rapid changes in society during the last few decades have magnified the importance of leisure time recreation. Educating people for the recreative use of leisure is an opportunity and a challenge to adult education. This article examines the basic criteria and possible activities for an adult leisure time educational program. (EM)

Offers recommendations for using developmental drama including: discussion of organization of the play environment, leaders, and play groups; sensory-awareness games, movement-mime projects, and story dramatizations; and video tape utilization for play evaluation. (MH)

The mini-course offers unusual opportunities for teachers and schools that wish to experiment with new forms. Certain very significant characteristics have to be present in order for the mini-course to be productive and eight important ingredients are listed here. (Author/RK)

The educational philosophy and general principles underlying the concept of teacher evaluation are discussed and suggestions made for objectives and procedures assuring a well-planned, fair, and constructive evaluation process. (MB)

The editorial calls upon parents and educators to develop models to facilitate the parental involvement in educational programs for handicapped children that is now required by law. (GW)

How one school district trains "grassroots grantspeople". (Editor)

A roof management program protects the capital investment of a new roof. Steps to create a program are (1) assemble roof information files, (2) implement a roof inspection program with periodic inspection, and (3) establish maintenance scheduling and implementation. (MLF)

Presents the standards and guidelines developed by the Council for the Advancement of Standards for Student Services/Development Programs for learning assistance programs, covering mission, program, leadership and management, organization and administration, human resources, funding, facilities, legal responsibilities, campus/community relations,…

Describes a training program for the certification of substance abuse counselors produced by the Colorado Division of Alcohol and Drug Abuse, the University of Denver School of Social Work, and the substance abuse practice community of Denver. Details the program, its history, and the outcomes to date of its five successful years in operation.…

A survey of schools, colleges, and universities about how they make their award ceremonies memorable is discussed. The best prizes, the best award categories, and the best awards ceremonies are described. (MLW)

Presents a communication model for planning, implementing, and evaluating nutrition education programs. The theoretical underpinnings of this conceptual model contain elements from four perspectives: (1) individual differences; (2) social categories; (3) social relations; and (4) pragmatics. The model's components and its applications for…