Many instructors and managers of adventure programs come to a time in their careers when they consider starting a program. In all cases, such a consideration begins with an idea. Evaluation of an idea's feasibility involves: (1) development of a program description that includes goals and objectives; (2) review of the proposal by others; (3)…

To guide others interested in establishing a computer/data processing program of studies, the history of an existing program is outlined and several specific suggestions proposed. (AG)

Illustrates how the American Library Association's (ALA) federal legislative program has been implemented over the years, based on an officially adopted legislative policy and a flexible legislative strategy. Highlights the organizational components essential to an effective legislative program for libraries, whether at the federal or state level.…

HANDOUTS, REPRINTS, PAMPHLETS, AND BROCHURES AVAILABLE FROM THE DISTRIBUTIVE EDUCATION MATERIALS LABORATORY AT THE OHIO STATE UNIVERSITY ARE LISTED. THESE ARE FOR USE IN THE CLASSROOM, OR IN DEVELOPING OR PROMOTING DISTRIBUTIVE EDUCATION PROGRAMS. THE MANUAL INCLUDES (1) A LIST OF MATERIALS FOR SALE WITH FORM NUMBER, BRIEF DESCRIPTION, AND PRICE,…

This booklet presents reactions, opinions, and recommendations of the 52 teachers representing 37 states at a conference designed to make them aware of the whole spectrum of problems of education in the big cities and to stimulate them to think creatively about them. Introductory sections present the background of the conference and describe the…