Describes a Wisconsin program which is aimed at delinquency prevention. Discusses program development, components, and theory; and the requirements of leadership, volunteers, and youth involvement. Journal available from National Office for Social Responsibility, 208 North Washington, Alexandria, VA 22314. (CT)

Results of a survey of speech communication department chairs concluded that (1) internships are valuable to students and faculty; however, program development may not keep pace with their acknowledged value; and (2) internships vary widely in pay, supervision, evaluation, and credit-hour allocation. (PD)

A pilot program for 14 gifted 14 year olds is described in terms of identification procedures, program objectives, program procedures and curriculum, activity organization, and placement. Specific recommendations are made for future programing for this group. A list of classroom materials is included. (CL)

The concept of quality circles is discussed. The authors explore company compatibility with Japanese management philosophy, a compatibility test, planning for the change to quality circles, need for a flexible design, and setting worthwhile goals. (CT)

This article discusses effective strategic planning and management of employer cooperative education programs. It examines types of planning, the need for such programs, and implementation strategies. Several case studies are considered: Dayton-Hudson, IBM, AT&T, Delta Airlines, and Rockwell International. (CT)

Five sequential steps form a model for developing, implementing, and evaluating a career education program for handicapped students: assessing students' needs; identifying specific career education goals; identifying barriers and facilitators; generating intermediate objectives; and measuring program effectiveness. (CL)

The author details for potential employers how to recruit and hire the disabled. Innovative outreach activities and awareness training are now called for in successful affirmative action programs for the handicapped. (CT)

The author explains why creating new programs in an organization and maintaining the programs over time requires a good program leader, integration into the organization, and constant attention to barriers and pitfalls. (CT)

The author reviews the last five decades in the evolution of comprehensive education in England. (Editor/SJL)

The author suggests that citizen involvement can be influenced by two major factors: (1) the extension agent's personal orientation as a programer and (2) the programing situation. (CT)

The development of a local scheme of collaboration between sixth forms and further education to extend educational opportunities for 16-19 year olds is explained by the head of one of the participating schools. (Editor)

The authors describe a procedure, bibliotherapy, for using books to help gifted and talented children discuss and develop alternative approaches for meeting their special challenges and problems. A list of books are offered for the areas of personal problems, social problems, and educational/vocational problems. (SB)

Three basic learning principles are advanced regarding planning early intervention for preschoolers with disabilities. Principles focus on structured motor development, concrete instructional materials, and structured self-help activities. (CL)

Reports on the first intensive evaluation of the Private Sector Initiative Program. Recommends that Congress and the Labor Department should refrain from changing PSIP's structure, allow time for it to develop fully at the local level, continue to observe local developments closely, and learn from the experience. (CT)