Presents two viewpoints on the question of using funding from the Vocational Education Act to maintain ongoing vocational programs. Ballard argues that programs have improved qualitatively because of additional program improvement monies, whereas Burdette argues that the ban on using funds for maintenance treats some states unfairly. (CH)

The purpose of this investigation was to identify and order significant factors in the career preparation of sport/recreation managers. Three hundred-ten practicing sport/recreation managers responded to a three-part questionnaire. Findings are presented, and recommendations for research and program development for sport/recreation management…

This article describes the role of the advisor in a staff development project and how advisors facilitate projects by providing support, clarification, materials, creative ideas, and structure. Recommendations regarding the use of advisors are made. (MT)

Aging education needs to begin early, preferably in preschool and kindergarten, and continue throughout the school years. A description is given of the components of an effective elementary school mini-course on aging. (JD)

A changing society has resulted in different recreational needs for infants to senior citizens. Programs for pre-school children, six-to-twelve-year olds, teens, adults, and senior adults are suggested. Title of activities include Urban Picnic, Hot Dog Ski Clinics, and Romancing the Song. (MT)

The Oklahoma Entry Year Assistance Program was enacted to ensure that Oklahoma children would be educated by teachers of demonstrated ability. Discussed are the overall effectiveness of the program, the perceptions of administrators and educators providing support to new teachers, and implications of problems and concerns raised. (MT)

The director of the Dutch vocational training college "werken rode" describes the inception of the training course for handicapped students and considers the context of such a facility within the Dutch economic situation. (CL)

The work group report identifies three priority areas for improved community services for disabled adolescents: (1) service systems deficient because of lack of consumer orientation, integration, access to services and systemwide planning, (2) inadequate leadership, and (3) lack of adequate accountability. (CL)

Describes the Employee Services Network (ESN), an employee assistance program developed within the Family and Children's Service of Richmond, Virginia. Demonstrates how a not-for-profit agency can develop, structure, and implement a program of services for the corporate community. (LLL)

Describes results of a study focused on the role and relationship of 4-H agents working with program management volunteers in clubs, communities, and counties. Factors found to be instrumental in the expanded involvement of key volunteers include agent self-confidence, belief in volunteerism, strong support system, and careful volunteer selection.…

Four brief reports focus on developments in the education of gifted students in Saskatchewan (including strengthening or enabling legislation), Ontario (including moves toward certification in gifted education), Quebec (including progress in Anglophone and Francophone sectors), and the Maritime provinces (including establishment of parent and…

The paper describes two Mentor-Assisted Enrichment Projects designed to promote cognitive and affective learning outcomes in terms of B. Bloom's and D. Krathwohl's Taxonomies. Guidelines for implementing the Mentor Scheme are outlined in the "Four-Phase Mentoring Model" and the "Helping Relationship Model." (Author/CL)

The article traces the initial development of respite care in the 1970s to a variety of creative urban and rural program models found in the United States by the early 1980s. Implications for advocacy, funding, and further research indicate the growing need for and acceptance of this essential family support system. (Author/CL)

The author describes the beginning of a ballet/modern dance class for deaf elementary students. The group has performed, attended practice sessions of ballet companies, and participated in dance workshops. (Author/CL)

An educational psychologist describes achievements and difficulties in instituting a system of special units in ordinary schools as an alternative to special segregated schools for disabled students in rural areas. (CL)