External pacing and teacher supplementation of individualized instruction programs at the college level are found to be more effective than self-pacing and no teacher supplementation according to a review of fifty-seven research studies. (JLH)

Identification procedures and educational services for the county of Surrey (England) are described. Identification procedures consider students in the top one percent of ability who are then monitored by a senior staff member in each school who coordinates a suitable individualized learning program for each child. (Author/DB)

The relative effects of individualized sensory integrative therapy vs small group, gross motor programs were examined with 44 handicapped preschoolers with motor delays. No significance between group differences were observed in gross motor gains or in sensorimotor gains. (Author/CL)

A flexible open classroom concept practiced at the Woodruff Regional Occupational Center is described in terms of how it serves employers, students, and teachers. (TA)

A program for individualizing bookkeeping instruction utilizing script/tapes, illustrations, assignment sheets, study guides, and problem and unit tests is presented. A discussion of the advantages and disadvantages of the program conclude the article. (AG)

A program of individualized instruction used to teach in-service teachers is described. (MS)

To be effective, curriculum change must be understood and accepted by the teachers who will ultimately implement it. The Downers Grove experience in developing an Individually Guided Education concept offers a model for involving instructional personnel in curriculum development. (Editor)

Clarifies terms, describes the Consortium for Alternative Education, and identifies the social and educational potential and the accountability element in alternative schools. (Author)

The ways in which open'' may be applied to education are discussed: materials used to stock the classroom, time schedules, physical environment, interpersonal relationships. (JB)

Describes a tutorial program in which an older student, 9-13 years of age, teams with a younger student, 5-8 years of age, in order to meet the needs of one or both members of the team. (GB)

Discusses the need for identifying gifted and talented students, and lists basic guidelines in planning a program for them. (SP)