To determine the degree to which PLAN (Program for Learning in Accordance with Needs) goals were attained, and to compare PLAN with a more conventional educational program used in control classes, the critical incidents method was used. PLAN goals are development of student self-responsibility, self-management, and resourcefulness. (NH)

A description of Educational Development Laboratory's approach to performance contracts. (JF)

More substantive evidence is needed of the impact of adult basic education programs. There are many indicators that might be used in evaluation--employment status, self concept, attitudes, level of living; this evaluation should be continuous and longitudinal. (PT)

Some questions the director of an audiovisual center should ask himself about his center, his staff, and himself. (LS)

A high risk - high gain" program design for inservice training has produced worthwhile learning outcomes. Participants are provided with an opportunity to identify and list anonymously their personal goals for the training; share these goals in a protected manner; and place priorities on them. (EB)

Large scale efforts in New York City since 1959 to prevent deterioration of urban communities through conservation of marginal neighborhoods have generally shown substantial success. (LY)