Profound changes in our socioeconomic structure seem to question the relevance of both "institutional" as well as "open school" forms of education. The educator is faced with the challenge of selecting a model, combining models, or devising a new one. Dealing with these fundamental questions, 10 articles have been selected for their potential value in helping the professional development of those engaged in the BTSD (Basic Training for Skill Development) and related programs: The Vocational Adult Secondary Training (VAST) Project--An Adventure in Student-Centered Learning (Frank Dolman); A Multi-Media Adult Education System in Quebec: A Dream Comes True (Gilles Provost); Motivating Adult Basic Education (ABE) Students to Read and Write (L. L. Feinstein); Education and Future Shock (Antoine Baby); Practice Sessions in Nonskill Courses--Techniques for Teachers of Adults; Recurrent Education--A Solution to the Crisis of Education? (J. R. Gass); Adult Basic Education and BTSD (K. Lynn); Science Program Development in Newfoundland and Labrador (A. Germani); Client Follow-Up (R. F. Gaffney). (Author/MW)