Describes in detail a public school program exclusively for gifted children, grades K-12. Discusses criteria for entry into the program, provides profiles of the students, and explains evaluation of student progress. (MA)

Describes a service system designed to deal effectively with conflicts caused by decreased enrollments, reduced school revenues, increased cost of district operation, and demands for more information by federal, state, and district personnel. (Author/MA)

Summarizes some of the currently available computer teaching media and illustrates the integration of computers with other audiovisual techniques by reference to PLATO. (Author/CMV)

Describes computer assisted instruction (CAI) by ASSIST (Authoring System Supplementing Instruction Selected by Teachers), part of a project to develop and evaluate CAI programs for mentally handicapped children. (CMV)

Cooperative programs are distinguished by their emphasis on being educational, on providing productive work, and on being an integral part of the curriculum. Implications for program definition and olanning are discussed. (Author/LBH)

Describes Odessa College's adult basic education program which served over 2,500 adults in 17 Texas cities during 1975-76. Essential ingredients contributing to the success of the program are described. (JDS)

Latest findings show that positive effects of early childhood educational programs for the disadvantaged (e.g., Headstart, Follow Through) often do not show in achievement until later grades. There seems to be a significant difference in I.Q. gains in programs involving home visits by program professionals. (CS)

Argues that packaged programs and packaged policy in public school districts are factors working against the improvement of teacher quality. Suggests a reevaluation of priorities in which efforts are made to attract and keep intelligent, creative people in teaching. Discussed are programmed materials, normative testing, behavioral objectives,…

Gives information about American Chemical Society's broad-based programs in education, including continuing education, career services, student affiliate programs, and educational directories. (MLH)

The author suggests that community action programs may not be widely adopted unless developers clearly state the benefits to students, reduce implementation time, and answer six questions about feasibility and priority of such programs. (Author/AV)

Summarizes the main landmarks in the development of the Unesco Institute for Education, how it has adapted to changing conditions and its present role in the educational world. (Author/RK)

Describes a bilingual education program that was field tested during the fall 1974 term. Since that time the program has been further tested and refined. (Editor/RK)

A method of estimating the effects of manpower training programs on the average wage of black workers relative to the average wage of white workers is presented. Conclusions indicate that although the effect of manpower training programs on the black/white wage ratio was positive, the estimated effects were very small. (Author/EC)

Describes the evolution of the Committee on Religion and Ethics, an interdisciplinary committee of theological and medical professors at the University of Minnesota. Its Sexual Attitude Reassessment seminars are the subject of much controversy. This article explains the purpose of the seminars. (HMV)

This article describes and evaluates a friendly visiting program set up by a college in connection with a hospital for older adults. Attitudinal changes of college students toward the aged are discussed. (Author/HLM)