This booklet is designed to aid school personnel, parents, and community members in developing special educational programs that might qualify for support from federal, state, or local government agencies or from private foundations. The discussion is organized into three main chapters that focus in turn on the three stages of the proposal…

Discusses procedures that should be included in the planning of research. Talks about taking the time to conduct a thorough needs analysis, develop specific objectives, and select an evaluator to help with the planning. (Author/EJT)

An analysis of the underlying concepts and unique contributions of learning contracts to higher education.

A critical analysis which includes insights into the strengths and weaknesses of Swiss educational reform plans is provided. (DE)

Examines changes in student values and the apparent policy implications which alterations have for postsecondary education in the United States today. (Author/KE)

The social work professional has been too little concerned with policy, program, and practice issues related to human sexuality. (Editor/KE)

Examines the need for physical education for preschool children, and suggests ways in which physical educators could become involved. (PB)

Article reviewed the history of the voucher idea and recounted some recent efforts by the federal government to bring it from the shelf of theory into the arena of practice. (Author/RK)

Black institutions of higher learning are meeting the needs of the adult learner through new program offerings. (MW)