The authors report on a partnership among American Motors Corporation, United Auto Workers, and Gateway Technical College designed to recall and retrain 1,200 auto workers. The impact on American Motors Corporation and the state of Wisconsin is described. (CH)

Supports the argument that reading and writing ought to be taught together "so closely that students can't tell where one leaves off and the other begins" and seeks to persuade the reluctant teacher by (1) giving reasons for interweaving composition and literature seamlessly, and (2) outlining one procedure for doing so. (NH)

Summarizes recent development in early childhood "educare" in New Zealand. Educare is a continuum of early childhood services which include kindergartens, play centers, child care (day care) centers, and Nga Kohanga Reo (Maori Language Nests). Also addresses issues facing these services. (BB)

Examines the tasks and responsibilities of a writing program administrator, including student placement, curriculum development, and program accountability, and discusses theoretical and practical issues that an administrator might be confronted with in these areas. Asserts that writing program administrators must develop multiple areas of…

Claims literacy expectations need to be examined and interpreted by teacher-researchers at the local level in order to make sense of National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP) results, suggesting this information will provide a factual base from which to plan programs. (NH)

Discusses the developments of the Regional Population Education Program of the Unesco Principal Regional Office for Asia and the Pacific during the period 1984-87. Discusses new projects, technical assistance activities, national capabilities, and new program thrusts. (TW)

Describes the steps taken by Oklahoma State University to identify and analyze the child care needs of its constituencies following adoption of a comprehensive child care proposal. Lists recommendations of the Child Care Committee's investigation and an analysis of how changes were effected. (Author/KS)

To use technology effectively, teachers of severely handicapped young children require technological competencies (especially competency with microcomputers) in the areas of assessment and program planning, program implementation and administration, family involvement, and personal productivity. A list of these competencies is provided, along with…

Describes a half-day, weekly program designed for academically gifted children in a rural school system in Northern California. Success hinges on a reliable checklist to identify gifted children, an effective coordinator in each school, involvement of interested teachers, creative curriculum ideas, and a fair student selection and deselection…

Describes the development, implementation, advantages, and disadvantages of a mastery learning program for teaching mathematics to mixed ability classes. Indicates that the strategy provides a successful approach while taking account of the realities of group-based instruction, a fixed curriculum with fixed time, use of a textbook, and grading.…

The author states that for continuing education programs to be in a position to influence the needed transformation within dentistry, attention must be given to three broad areas. These are governance, management, and programming. These areas are examined in detail. (CT)

Elements of the development of a robotics and automation laboratory are discussed. These include the benefits of upgrading current staff, ways to achieve this staff development, formation of a robotics factory automation committee, topics to be taught with a robot, elements of a laboratory, laboratory funding, and design safety. (CT)

The substantial increase in foreign graduate students who become teaching assistants has necessitated increased supervision and training, especially in communication skills, teaching methods, learning styles, and discussion group leading. (MSE)

Maintains that parents and teachers of toddlers need to see "toddlerhood" as a special and distinct stage of development with its own set of tasks and behaviors, when creating age-appropriate activity programs in home or group settings. Gives eleven ways that such programs can be made to fit toddlers. (BB)

The authors address planning issues and suggest methods of interagency cooperation, integration of generalizable skills in individualized educational planning/programming, developing goals and objectives, and using student assessment and evaluation information. (CT)