Describes an industry-sponsored day care center, the Urban Affairs Child Development Center, in the heart of Houston's Fifth Ward poverty area. (CS)

Assesses the possible effects of lossening up fixed time requirements and rigid patterns of instruction on the economic efficiency and instructional quality of higher education. (Editor/PG)

A practical approach to the improvement of medical information systems in small hospitals is described. This plan combines the training of library managers through a preceptorship experience with the loan of a demonstration collection of basic books and indexes to the journal literature and a vigorous on-site consultation program. (5 references)…

Article lists the advantages and disadvantages of Performance Based Teacher Education (PBTE). (RK)

Presents the contributions that observational methodology is making in the evaluation of early childhood programs. (Author/RK)

In New York State, a spry venture called Project Change seeks to reinvigorate early childhood education by revitalizing the teacher. (Editor)

The author comments on Donn F. Vickers' article, The Learning Consultant: A Response To The External Degree Learner. (PG)

Outlines the history of continuing education in nursing from the earliest activities sponsored by alumnae associations through its necessity as a condition for the relicensure of nurses and other health professionals. (Author/RK)

Discusses three components of a performance based teacher education program. The program objectives are defined in terms of knowledge; performance; consequence; and affective. The selection of conditions, and evaluation methods for each objective are outlined. (PS)

Describes a master plan which consists of a program and organization built around (1) research and management, and information dissemination; (2) center for educational management; and (3) program development. (Author/DN)