Describes work to establish the Community College Satellite Network, a consortium for sharing telecommunications resources among member colleges in order to enhance staff development, curriculum sharing, and business/industry assessment and training. (DMM)

If educational programs for adults are to have greater impact and fulfill their promise, more attention must be given to comprehensive programs and their potential for achieving major benefits for organizations, communities, and society. (SK)

Describes the development of an early childhood education course for rural teachers emphasizing: (1) the role of technology in rural children's and teachers' lives; (2) basic computer skills for teachers; (3) developmentally appropriate uses of computers with three- to five-year-olds; and (4) effective integration of computers into early childhood…

Professional experience or educational background in public health provides a valuable perspective for designing, implementing, and evaluating early intervention services for children with developmental disabilities and chronic illnesses. Described are public health's historic role in early intervention and a graduate program exemplifying the…

Recommendations for developing comprehensive programs for gifted learners based on the Richardson Study focus on administration, the process of discovering talent, program features, staff development, teacher support, and evaluation. The Pyramid model of program options is presented, and program implementation by four school districts is…

Teachers and staff as well as students are not immune to substance abuse. Presented are simple guidelines on what to look for in physical effects, what to do if someone is suspected, and how to get help. (SI)

One school district's effort to develop a specialized reading program for students with dyslexia is described. Discussed are: guidelines for diagnosing dyslexics; primary characteristics of 12 youngsters identified as dyslexic; and recommendations for other school districts concerning definitions, screening, referral, and service delivery. (JDD)

Presents Miami-Dade Community College's Endowed Teaching Chair Program as a model for raising funds to enhance excellence in teaching. Traces the development of the project, the planning and organization of the fund-raising campaign, and methods used to motivate contributors. (DMM)

The implementation of a microcomputer-based student advising system and its evolution into a successful academic network providing electronic mail, document transfer, information access, and a powerful advising tool are described. (Author/MSE)

Issues to be considered in developing student activities programs that attract all students, including minority groups, are outlined and some program ideas promoting cultural pluralism are provided. Consistent application of student development theory is encouraged. (MSE)

A study that was conducted to look at possible relationships between a student's developmental level and his/her interest and involvement in a mentoring relationship is discussed. Implications for future research and implementation issues in developing formal mentoring programs are described. (MLW)

Discusses advantages of and criteria for development of effective caregiving teams in child care programs. (BB)

Identifies unique problems associated with developing gifted programs in rural schools. Makes suggestions to administrators concerning proper emphasis on program planning, sensitivity during the identification procedures, financial and transportation difficulties, and fostering community support. 8 references. (SV)

Two innovative projects at the University of Utrecht, women's studies and the management and policy program, and the role of incentives in these particular cases are evaluated. Problems with innovation and decision making, entrepreneurial innovation and the planning process, and the organization of innovative projects are discussed. (Author/MLW)

The development and continuing functioning of a hospital-based parent support group are described, illustrating the dynamics of parents sharing their experiences with having hospitalized children. The paper discusses the group's focus on the family rather than the disease, commonalities shared by families, and this approach's contribution to…