Suggestions for a variety of nontraditional inservice programs for teachers, parents, and professionals in education are offered and discussed. (JMF)

Describes three currently operating programs in community services and continuing education: (1) the regional continuing education program for health professions at the Rockford School of Medicine; (2) the program for senior adults at Vernon Regional Junior College; and (3) North Shore Community College's program for handicapped adults. (JP)

Greater learner satisfaction with program, instructor, and self-performance within the program is fostered by a cooperative learning structure rather than by an individualistic structure, as shown by this study. The use of appropriate cooperative learning structures within continuing education programs is suggested. (Author/GSK)

Presents a conceptualization of an anatomy of continuing medical education. It is suggested that a body of knowledge developed for continuing medical education may be useful with suitable modifications in the continuing education of health professionals other than physicians. (Available from University of California Press, Berkeley, CA 94720.)…

An approach for empirically determining the effectiveness of workshops in continuing social work education is described. In testing, the approach yielded unambiguous results on workshop participants' conceptual knowledge, ability to recall and recognize practice skills, and satisfaction with instructional quality and relevance. (MSE)

A curricular approach to pharmacy continuing education as the optimum method for continuous learning of practitioners is described. Achievement, performance, and experiential learning assessment and the relationships between them and continuing education are discussed. (Author/MLW)

Describes a survey of 716 faculty members and deans of library schools with accredited master's programs conducted to determine their attitudes toward the role of continuing professional education activities. Results indicate positive attitudes but disagreement on suitable formats. (BK)

Gives a description of what the major engineering societies (ASCE, ASME, AICHE, and IEEE) are doing in the area of continuing education. The description includes the short courses, their costs, duration, type and scope of the content. (GA)

The University of Michigan Center for Continuing Education of Public Health Professionals was designed as a model for lifelong learning programs for community health practitioners. The Center concentrates on systematic client-centered assessment of continuing education needs and plans and operates programs through community health associates, who…

Counselors and supervisors were asked to rate the importance of 62 areas of competence, as well as rate their own competence in each of the areas. Results are discussed as they relate to preprofessional and postemployment training programs for state agency rehabilitation counselors. (Author)

Determined why rural women teachers desire to continue their education and whether current programs meet their perceived needs. Apparently certain demographic and personal variables (race, grades taught, family reaction, husband's occupation) are factors that influence whether the women pursue higher education and the types of courses they desire.…

Described is the nationwide continuing education program developed for professional engineers. Fifteen universities participated to provide over 200 courses through videotapes, films, and educational television delivery systems. (CS)

Presents on-the-job training as an alternative solution to prevent mid-career crises. Includes an example program, steps necessary to develop a training program, and program funding suggestions. (MA)

Gives information about American Chemical Society's broad-based programs in education, including continuing education, career services, student affiliate programs, and educational directories. (MLH)

Presents a practical method for implementing independent study into a continuing education program in nursing; discussion covers goal attainment and the use of a learning contract. (WL)