A private school administrator describes qualities of effective gifted programs that require minimal funding and suggests ways to ensure program success (such as promoting community support, using elective minicourses as enrichment, and allowing students to share course development responsibilities). (CL)

A private multinational school in Columbia established programs focusing on math and language arts enrichment for gifted elementary students. Student selection approaches feature multiple criteria and the cultural mix of the student body. (CL)

A rationale for developing alumni programs at two-year colleges is presented. (GW)

A team approach to instructional materials design as practiced by the authors is based on a shifting style of leadership within a pre-stated system which delineates for each team member his general areas of responsibility. (Author)

Tips are offered to facilitate planning of travel-study courses in health education. (GW)

Suggestions for a new perspective, based on a marketing management orientation, for the Extension educator/manager to adopt in developing programs for clients. (ABM)

A special six-program series on "American Indian Artists" was produced at KAET (Channel 8) which has studios at Arizona State University. Each program covered an artist from the Southwest, his life style, his work, and some of his heritage. (NQ)

This Compendium is structured so that users may easily seek answers to specific questions about the design and implementation or refinement of state accountability systems. Chapter 1 provides background information. Chapter 2 raises a set of critical questions and major concerns state teams will need to address in designing their accountability…

This brief, the first in a series exploring key issues of program quality and best practices within prevention programs for pregnant women and children from birth to 3 years of age, focuses on ways to incorporate developmental screening into programs and services for young children. The brief defines developmental screening and discusses its role…

This document, replacing a 1992 edition, offers administrative guidelines to assist in the implementation of Regent policy on academic planning and program review in the University of Wisconsin (UW) System. These guidelines provide information on the UW System: (1) planning in academic programs and academic support programs; (2) planning and…

These guidelines are designed for use by the vice chancellor, dean, department chair, and others involved in academic program planning and approval within the University of Wisconsin System. The full policy governing academic program planning and review is contained in another document, "Academic Planning and Program Review." The major…

This monograph discusses the specific components that might be used to improve the college-going rates of low-income urban youth when they participate in "college preparation programs" that supplement or complement what takes place in school. Many people have ideas about helping youth, but not all approaches are equally successful. College…

This publication provides guidelines for chemistry programs in two-year colleges. Contents include: (1) "Chemistry Program Mission and Review"; (2) "Organizational Structure for Chemistry Programs"; (3) "Financial Support"; (4) "Faculty and Supporting Staff"; (5) "Facilities"; (6) "The Curriculum"; and (7) "Advising, Articulation, and Alliances".…