The article concerning the mini-course program in Iron Mountain (EJ 067 651) has prompted the author, a principal at a middle school, to relate the experiences of Mount Vernon, Iowa in the same area. (Author/RK)

Describes the Positive Approaches for Sex Offenders (PASO) program which attempts to provide a treatment alternative to incarceration for sex offenders. (Author)

Describes the purposes, form, and content of staff appraisal schemes in ten countries' public administrations and discusses a number of related trends and issues. Examines the effects of these trends in light of the organizations' experiences and draws attention to the inadequate monitoring and evaluation of staff appraisal schemes. (Author/JG)

Describes a health fair conducted by the University of Texas at Austin and sponsored by the Health Information and Education Office at the Student Health Center. Its goal was to identify student health concerns and to respond programmatically. (Author/RK)

Perceiving the need for change and then wanting to change are not enough, proclaims this writer, who suggests that schools recruit and assign a person full time to facilitate the change process while working with teachers. She describes the situation and the person. (Editor)

Recommends introducing students to the works of contemporary artists through slides and reproductions and exploring with students the aesthetic considerations and qualities of these works. They can then develop innovative ideas and techniques characteristic of modern art. (Author/RK)

Pictures of rubbings are used to aid young children in creating their own sense of artistic expression. (RK)

A unique event, a puppet play for children has been performed as a part of the Bicentennial celebrations. Describes the play, Brave Hannah Weston, by John C. Bodger, and encourages other schools to create and present puppet plays. (Author/RK)

Describes the government-financed preschool program in the Netherlands. (SB)

Examples of colleges that have attempted to make campus life accessible to the handicapped students are taken from a chapter in a forthcoming Educational Facilities Laboratories publication on current aspects of student housing. (Author)

Discusses the importance for teachers of conflict resolution through negotiation and describes a model teachers' workshop on conflict resolution. (JG)

Describes the increase in polymer science programs in United State universities, especially outside chemistry departments. (MLH)

In this day of tightening budgets, it is necessary to supplement the available art supplies with free or found materials. One such material is the colorful, patterned wallpaper sample book. Describes one art activity in which the basic material is from wallpaper sample books. (Author/RK)