The types of packaging and packaging materials to use for training materials should be determined during the planning of the training programs, according to the packaging market. Five steps to follow in shopping for packaging are presented, along with a list of packaging manufacturers. (MF)

An outline for school physicians developed during an investigation of support services for special education programs in Washington state provides information on possible contributions they might make to such programs (other than the provision of direct medical care to students). (MJB)

Lessons that the U.K.'s National Development Programme in Computer Assisted Learning (NDPCAL) has learned from the U.S.A. (Author)

The basic task for long-range planning activities is to help to establish, maintain, and strengthen a future-oriented frame of mind within the leadership of the institution involved. (Author)

Recreation planners should use their special educational and experience skills to take into account both the participant's physical safety and the agency's legal responsibilities, while at the same time meeting the need for challenging, risk-incurring experiences. (MJB)

Describes the planning and implementation of a continuing education program for registered nurses at the Petersburg, Virginia, General Hospital School of Nursing. The success of a series of refresher courses for nurses returning to active practice encouraged curriculum extension. Responses to an evaluative follow up questionnaire completed by all…

Using Leeds & Northrup Development Institute as an example of a corporate university, the authors discuss ways in which the medium-sized corporation can establish a successful, low-cost effort to serve as an educational delivery system. (TA)

Gives recommendations for the establishment of science laboratory programs in elementary schools, cites research on various types of programs and provides an extensive list of texts that can be used. (MS)

This paper reviews the historical development of integrated data base management systems and examines competing approaches. Topics include management and utilization, implementation and design, query languages, security, integrity, privacy and concurrency. (Author/KP)

Demonstrating the way in which the National Diffusion Network (a system set up to disseminate exemplary educational practices) operates, this article describes application of an Illinois-developed early childhood program to the needs of a rurally isolated county in North Carolina. (JC)

Experienced people from business and industry have something to offer young people. Teachers have something to offer business and industry. Suggests combining the two, and providing students with both a stable faculty and a more thorough program of vocational education. (Author/RK)

Although it may be a false indictment to say schools have been indifferent to developing proper dietary patterns in students, the need for re-evaluation is self-evident. Discusses what schools must do to alleviate this serious health dilemma. (Author/RK)

Answers questions concerning national trends in the development of career education programs. (MH)

Presents suggestions which can serve as guidelines for the secondary level principal when a remedial reading program is being set up. (JM)