Describes the process by which one person went about creating an orchestra program in the Norman, Oklahoma school system. (IRT)

Last year Marian Leibowitz presented workshops in 27 states on improving instruction for gifted and talented students. In this interview she gives an overview of what she has seen in programs around the country. (Author/MLF)

A parent of a gifted student reviews the development of a gifted and talented program in his school district and makes suggestions for full-time program coordinators, increased role of the guidance counselor, and greater emphasis on career education at the high school level. (CL)

The cumulative learning effect is explained to help overcome lack of coordination and scheduling difficulties in programing for the gifted. An example is recounted of the model's application in an interdisciplinary series on experiencing history. (CL)

The article describes a procedural model for individualizing instructional objectives that are stated in behavioral terms. A definition for behavioral objectives is offered, and methods of individualizing objectives for five basic areas of objectives adjustment are outlined. (SBH)

A project was conducted to develop an instrument to evaluate the degree to which teachers actually participate in career education programs. It also identified subfactors which together comprise the concept of career education participation. Development procedures are described and data tables are included. (CT)

Flowcharting is combined with Program Evaluation and Review Technique (PERT) to yield PER-flo, a flowchart that is calibrated in some dimension, usually temporal, with the accomplishment of a goal. The illustrative model provided is a research project guidance vehicle prepared for psychology students. (RAO)

Describing the Work Experience and Career Exploration Project, this article presents a sequential process for establishing WECEP in a school district. (JC)

Because of the high incidence of cardiovascular dysfunction, due to both heart disease and accidents, basic training in CPR should be a required course in the high school curriculum. (LH)

Suggestions are made for planning community based juvenile corrections facilities to prevent development of "mini institutions" or inadequate programs. (CL)

Discusses the purposes and implications of the individualized education program (IEP) for handicapped children. (Author/MP)

Encourages academic library program planning by listing the benefits of such activity and citing sample programs/activities drawn from a survey of college and university libraries in the Southeastern Library Association and from Old Dominion University in particular. (JD)

Suggestions are made to distributive educators and teacher-coordinators for using PERT (Program Evaluation and Review Technique) in planning and organizing their own distributive education programs. (TA)

At Rush University's nursing college, a task force interviewed 21 nurse leaders at doctorate-granting institutions. Differences between the doctor of nursing science and doctor of philosophy degrees were identified in terms of focus, coursework, and external recognition. Almost half recommended that Rush retain the doctorate of nursing science,…

There is a growing recognition of the importance of collaboration between educators and other helping professionals and families. Research on collaboration and practical experience suggest a number of elements are necessary for true collaboration to emerge. The author summarizes research on effective collaboration and provides a three-step model…