Amo DeBernardis, past president of Portland (Oregon) Community College, is interviewed about the college's development and the role of the college in the future. (IRT)

The article reports on a Michigan program for the screening of preschool children for visual defects. The development of the modified Snellen E for testing young children is described; other test procedures are outlined. Charts illustrate the growth of the program over a 12-year period. (PHR)

Reports some practical efforts currently taking place in several Catholic schools to translate the least restrictive environment concept into practice. Part of a theme issue on disabilities. (Author/SJL)

Describes the principles and aims of bilingual, bicultural education, with special reference to Yuendumn School, Northern Territory, Australia. Describes team teaching process using a European teacher and a Warlpiri teaching assistant. (BK)

Defines peace studies from various points of view, identifies problems often encountered in setting up peace studies programs, presents examples of the kinds of issues which might be studied in peace studies programs, and suggests activities appropriate for students of peace studies. Journal available from World Studies Resource Center, Groby…

Describes the development and implementation of an English program for mixed-ability students. (FL)

The "30-Line Test," 30 lines of prose that must be proofread to determine whether they are mechanically correct, has proved to be a successful method for increasing skills awareness without seriously interrupting the flow of literature or humanities content in a class. (Author/IRT)

Describes a computerized attendance accounting system that has reduced teacher concern with clerical tasks, brought attendance problems to the attention of parents and counselors sooner than before, and focused conferences and remediation efforts on objective computer data. (Author/IRT)

A summer program for gifted middle students implemented the Enrichment Triad Model through community activities in which students learned the skills and tools of a geographer. Considerations for conducting such a program within a school include teacher selection, scheduling, and parent involvement. (CL)

After learning the skills required for independent personal care, the students progressed to home management skills and ultimately to the skills necessary to function effectively as an employee in a sheltered workshop or other work center. (Author)

A mentor program designed to coordinate community experiences for gifted and talented students in 43 schools (grades K through 12) in Springfield (MA) is described and examples of program activities based on J. Renzulli's Enrichment Triad Model are cited. (CL)

Describes the British government's program to eliminate adult illiteracy. Discusses the program's organization at both the national and local levels, the recruitment and training of literacy instructors, and the materials and instructional techniques used in the program. (Author/FL)

Describes changes in instructional methods, in techniques of social grouping, and in teacher sensitivity to the cultural and experiential differences that the Shoshoni and Arapaho children bring to the classroom. All have increased attendance and achievement in this reservation school. (IRT)

Describes the Cultural Crossroads Educational Center, a hands-on museum designed to build understanding and appreciation of cultural diversity among intermediate-grade students in the Dallas (Texas) schools. (Author/IRT)

Describes how a school district created a more efficient bus routing system with the help of two industrial engineers and the district computer. (IRT)