A rationale for offering clinical clerkships in community pharmacies is presented, and the general structure and content of such a program are outlined. (MSE)

Suggests redesigning the solo segment of outdoor programs to maximize the reflective experience of each participant. Discusses the cognitive problems of many young offenders, the component skills of reflection, and the use of individualized preparation or more active, survival-oriented solos to facilitate participants' reflective thinking. (SV)

Studies informally the writing centers at three Cleveland area universities. Concludes that writing centers should not be promoted as remedial centers, that attendance should be voluntary, and that there should be at least a small professional staff. Argues that the "damaged path" between the English department and the writing center can…

Described is the preschool program developed in rural Putnam County, Ohio. The program is self-supporting and was developed to meet the needs of parents and children in a rural area. (SI)

This article presents the findings from a nationwide survey of 553 child sexual abuse treatment programs. The survey focused on program context, client, and service characteristics. Most programs were affiliated with a larger agency, focused on treating victims, and relied on a combination of individual, family, dyad, and group therapy approaches.…

Examines consumer education strategies for decreasing contamination in plastics collected for recycling. Discusses research that suggests the problem may not be consumers ignoring rules but rather that consumers appear to be adhering diligently to rules of their own invention. (LZ)

Although many proposals were disappointing and the New American Schools Development Corporation (NASDC) did not achieve its multimillion dollar funding goal, the contest sparked an unprecedented collaborative process across the nation. The evaluation and selection processes were problematical, as judges seemed to favor well-known educators with a…

Describes mental health services of the Senior Adult Growth and Enrichment (SAGE) Program, a North Carolina demonstration program. The SAGE staff used a differentiated model of day treatment that tracked clients according to disabilities and potentials. Services were tailored to meet unique needs brought on by diverse mental disorders, functional…

Describes how to build a tool for helping environmental educators manage the complexity of dynamic systems studied in environmental education program and lesson planning. The tool, called the holistoscope, is a visual aid to correlate learning processes in the environmental education ecosystem to human environment dimensions. Diagram included.…

Delphi and Q-sort techniques were used by 34 educators to rank technology education curriculum guidelines for developing countries. The highest-ranked issues included the following: technology education should teach creative thinking and problem solving, it should be part of general education for all, and it should integrate other subjects. (SK)

The United Nations University (UNU) is an international academic organization which brings together leading international scholars to tackle world problems. This article describes for South African scholars, institutions, governments, and their agencies the importance of the work being undertaken by the UNU and encourages their participation. (EV)

Describes findings of a NASP-funded survey designed to identify and document exemplary mental health programs in which school psychologists were involved in program design, implementation, and/or evaluation. Results suggest school psychologists can assume a crucial role in providing mental health services for schools and communities. (Author/JDM)

Presents four writer-teachers' discussions of creative writing programs in two-year colleges. Discusses if creative writing programs have different goals/functions in two-year schools. Considers if there are any differences in the students, their goals, preparation, and experience. Discusses the untapped potential or future of creative writing in…

The 21st century career tech school brings together academics and career skills for a complete education. This article describes the new Romeo Engineering & Technology Center (RETC) in Romeo, Michigan. The 90,288-square-foot facility accommodates up to 720 students in grades 9-12, and sports a building design that evolved through a detailed,…

Autism, a lifelong neurological disorder that affects the functioning of the brain, occurs in about one out of every thousand individuals. This disorder can occur at or before birth and the symptoms are usually manifested during the first 3 to 5 years of life. Males are four times as likely to have the disorder, but it affects females more…