An independent study project is launched for eighth graders which allows students to perform various activities including laboratory experiments, laboratory search, and interpretation of data. Program is well received by people involved. (PS)

Outlines the problems to consider in understanding the emotional difficulties of a young girl, who has become pregnant. (RK)

Article suggests a change in the learning process, which will bring about a more personal mode of instruction. (RK)

Describes an experimental music program which has been in operation at Linden Elementary School, Oak Ridge, Tennessee for the past four years. (Author/CB)

Regarding educational improvement as a continuing process based upon research, feedback, and modification, the effective utilization of educational research in the comprehensive ES'70 program is described as dependent upon the extent to which an effective network of interagency and interpersonal communications is developed. (JK)

Discusses trends toward the systems approach in education including the development of effective instructional systems in government and industry; the introduction of teaching machines, programed learning, and computer- assisted instruction; and the increase in both the amount and sophistication of educational research and development. (JF)

Occupational information is an integral part of the PLAN curriculum, through which the student learns about occupations by active participation in the occupational education portion of the social studies and language arts program. (Author/CJ)

Listed are 10 steps which must be taken in developing an individualized education program. Discussed are the advantages and disadvantages of developing an IEP, and the suggestion is made that some professionals consider the IEP to be a wave of the future for education in general. (KC)

Introduces the Supervised Study Program, a support program for average ability nonachievers that guarantees success in return for commitment and performance. (Author/WD)

To prepare diabetic patients and their families to assume some responsibility for their own health care, an individualized and comprehensive educational program was developed, based on data collected with a diabetes educational profile. It was found that integrating qualitative and quantitative techniques improved results. (CT)

The vocational accounting laboratory is a viable, meaningful educational experience for high school seniors, due to the uniqueness of its educational approach and the direct involvement of the professional and business community. A balance of experiences is provided to match individual needs and goals of students. (CT)

The effect of programed tutoring in mathematics on achievement of kindergarten and first-grade children was investigated. Significant differences favoring the Programed Math Tutorial groups were found in all three field studies. (Author/MH)