To determine the extent to which multiservice centers serve the varied needs of the senior population, this study examined users of a Senior Center and three groups of nonusers: persons only attending a nutrition site, former center participants, and persons who never participated. Differences were found in life styles. (Author)

The SET program's purpose is to teach effective communicating styles so that students can improve interpersonal communications with friends, parents, teachers, and others. Topics covered include nonverbal communication, attending behavior, feelings in communication, listening behavior, and communication responding and sending styles. The program…

Describes an art museum program that attempts to test and evaluate various tour techniques, to involve schools in preparation and follow-up activities for museum visits, and to prepare and evaluate materials for the schools which could be incorporated into their curriculum. (Author/RK)

A case study was undertaken to evaluate the effectiveness and outcomes of the natural resource career education program held at Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University. Phase 1 included a pre-post design to experimentally determine what outcomes could be expected from a one-week summer program and identify any changes in knowledge,…

There are large groups of people in this country who want to work, but cannot get useful jobs, because they are undereducated, unskilled, considered too young or to old, or are subject to discrimination. The Committee for Economic Development (CED) has been examining the problem and in a new report has called for a broad set of private and public…

A remarkable transformation has been accomplished by Japanese industry. One factor leading to the success of this transformation has been the development of a unique approach to quality problems and the formation of national program to assist in the implementation of this approach. Describes this manufacturing process and contrasts it with…

Reviewed are the results of 17 studies of resource programs and their effects on the academic achievement and personal-social development of exceptional children. (Author/JYC)

Two experiments involving four mothers of seven autistic children (4 to 13 years old) were conducted to assess the generalized effects of several different parent/teacher training programs. (Author/SBH)

Results are given of a Michigan state survey investigating (1) the status of youth sports programs, (2) an analysis of injury rates, training conditions, trainer qualifications, values of parents and athletes, and activities of participants, and (3) provisions for inservice programs for parents, coaches, officials, and administrators of youth…

The Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT) program at Webster College in St. Louis was instituted in 1965. This article outlines the program's original objectives and the changes that occurred. It traces this process in aesthetic education while simultaneously describing the skill profile of an MAT graduate in aesthetic education. (Author/RK)

This article describes the Nursery Operations Curriculum, a competency-based instructional program currently being disseminated throughout Florida. The description covers the curriculum materials, the developmental activities, validation of the curriculum, and plans for implementing the curriculum. (BM)

Corporate preretirement counseling programs are a potential source of employee retirement preparation, but the authors conclude from studies of present and planned programs that most are too narrow in scope. (MF)

Discusses a program for disadvantaged mothers that enables them to make independent choices leading to work. Covers program objectives, participation barriers, funding problems, the cooperative program model (designed to meet the expectations of multiple funders while maintaining the program goals), and the social and educational context of the…

A description of an immersion program for 6-year-old anglophone children modeled on "les classes d'accueil" for immigrant children. The program of intensive instruction in oral and written French is outlined. This school district has found this type of immersion superior to the usual kind. (The text is in French.) (AMH)

The University of British Columbia promoted the establishment of a continuing education network for pharmacists in regions throughout the province. Practicing pharmacists serving as regional coordinators have been involved in planning and instructional roles. A summary of the 1976 planning workshop and a sample course design and organization…