A method for formulating and comparing fuctional program, course, units, and lesson objectives in vocational agricultural education is outlined. A philosophy regarding educational objectives which is based upon the p urpose of writing objectives together with a framework for analyzing such educational objectives are provided. (KP)

Since well-organized sponsor development at the training site is a significant factor in the success of cooperative education programs, suggestions for upgrading sponsordevelopment are proposed. These relate to objectives, organizational procedures, coordinator assistance to sponsors, and enumeration of sponsor'sresponsibilities. (AG)

Article presented points and practical teaching suggestions intended to guide teachers as they considered integrating reading with the other language arts. (Author/RK)

Suggestions are offered for planning and communicating what is done in summer agricultural programs through an outline format that is divided into four stages: plan, execute, report, and revise. (EA)

A well planned calendar of scheduled events and established priorities are necessary for a successful summer vocational agriculture program. The article includes suggestions for instruction and professional improvement and methods of assisting the public to identify community services offered by vocational agriculture. (EA)

A discussion of cost-effectiveness in charge back media programs. (HB)

To overcome the problems and restrictions often thought to be impeding progress in trade and industrial education, trade and industrial education personnel must identify new job areas, jobs with growth potential, and persons who have unique needs that can be satisfied with present or new trade and industrial programs. (Author/AG)

An English educator comments on general aspects of American education and specific efforts to educate gifted students. (MC)

Describes the restructuring of the German department at Stanford University: paper presented at the Annual meeting of the Association of Departments of Foreign Languages, December 26, 1973, Chicago, Illinois. (RL)

Comments on the basic elements found in all individualized programs and the need for curriculum designers to be aware of their integral relationships. (RL)

A description of the curriculum materials center of the Beaverton, Oregon, School District. (HB)

A discussion of how cost-effectiveness analysis provides a conceptual framework for analyzing the cost and effectiveness of educational programs. (Author)

If school psychology is to make a significant impact on educational processes in the years ahead, it must develop a theoretical base from which systematic intervention and evaluation procedures can be established. The model presented in this paper is an effort to provide one base from which such a theory could evolve. (Author)

This article presents a definition and description of diagnostic procedures in adult education. (JA)