Specified in this master plan are many facets of the environmental problem-solving process which help visualize Florida's concern for its environment. This concern to preserve the riches of its natural resources and beauty has resulted from rapid growth and development necessitating the need to control and improve the quality of the environment.…

Program evaluation methodology as an investigatory strategy has been developed to generate information as to the capabilities of human service programs to produce maximal desired effects in client populations with minimal resource use. Experience with the procedures, however, has disclosed multiple difficulties attendant upon their use, doubt as…

The role of the professional in society and problems and advantages of professional education are examined. Summarized in the report are some of the literature concerning factors which influence the form and content of continuing education for professionals; and attention is directed to the implications of this literature for program development…

This is a revision of a guide (IR 003 265) for planning a library workshop. It is presented in five parts: (1) the workshop planners, (2) planning the program, (3) the day of the workshop, (4) evaluation and followup, and (5) information sources. The major part of the guide is concerned with program planning and covers needs assessment,…

After its first 50 years, the growth of the American public radio system was minor. Now, less than a decade after the federal funding of the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, CPB's Director of Radio Activities outlines the system's growth and its new five year goals. (Author)

Describes the changing of a "senior school," including grades 4 to 8, into a middle school. (For availability, see EA 507 200.) (IRT)

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)