Presented is a collection of 70 short papers (conference reports) on special educational needs for handicapped and gifted children. Representative topics among 12 papers on the gifted are anatomy of education for the gifted, implications of qualitative assessment of intelligence and creativity, and employment status and characteristics of high…

American education is being challenged to play a key role in the improvement of a society threatened simultaneously by domestic crises and by international conflict. A national effort is needed in teacher education to prepare paraprofessionals, teachers, administrators, educational specialists, educational researchers, college teachers of…

Practical questions, strategies, alternatives, and planning for the implementation of life-long education are presented, as well as a ten step sequence for the elaboration of educational policy and strategy leading to the creation of life-long learning facilities. (LH)

Attitudes toward mentally gifted learners were examined in 116 graduate students of education. (Author/DB)

Methods of delivering vocational education in New Jersey are discussed, emphasizing the designing and planning of educational facilities. (Author/EC)

Adult education in rural areas has to be geared to the problems faced by farmers. This requires more emphasis on practical training in adult education programs. (Author/EC)

Discusses how examination of buildings as historical evidence can help students in college level history courses understand culture. Teaching methods are suggested, including walking tours, analyzing physical appearance of buildings, describing spaces between buildings, and examining buildings' ownership and occupancy patterns. Journal…

Presented is a group interview with F. Wood, K. Dial, and G. Sauer on current research, practices, and procedures for mainstreaming mildly handicapped students at the secondary level. (SBH)

The author discusses developments in the education of gifted, talented, and creative (GTC) students over the past 20 years; cites the current pressures on youth; and suggests ways in which individuals and groups can serve GTC pupils. (C L)

Presents the priorities for federal and private support of postsecondary occupational education adopted by AACJC's Council on Occupational Education. (LH)

During the 1960's, a good deal of research was conducted on the psychological nature and measurement of creativity and on curriculum and instruction in the nurturing of creativity. (Author)

Available from: Special Education in Canada, Dave Muir, Subscription Manager, 12 Doucett Place, Scarborough, Ontario M1G 3M2. The author cites the need for education to make a greater commitment to excellence by providing a more appropriate learning environment for intellectually gifted students. (CL)

The recommendations in this article, drawn from the evaluation of 52 New England secondary schools, were conducted by the New England Association of Schools and Colleges for accreditation purposes. Recommendations cover curriculum, philosophy and objectives, guidance, student activities, and other areas. (Author/DS)

Gives a status report on the in-school visits made by British educational television specialists to determine the needs of the schools they serve. (JY)

Presents three premises that, despite the variety of tasks and responsibilities laid on technical writers, are central to the technical writing profession and which should be at the foundation of any technical writing curriculum. (HTH)