After two years of operation, this field-based, masters degree program in teacher education based on local concerns and local school districts was judged by its participants to have more advantages than the traditional or standard program because of the cooperative spirit developed between the university and the community. (MB)

Describes Project Outreach--special education reaching out into the general school population to involve as many students as possible in skills development. At a time when special educators are striving to mainstream the special needs child, Weston Junior High School has mainstreamed the whole special needs program. (Author/RK)

Describes a problem solving method, in five basic steps, for training managers to develop problem solving skills. The net result is to help organizations survive and grow while helping the manager cope with his situation. (Author/RK)

Despite the problems facing Catholic schools today, many parents feel that these schools can be preserved and even strengthened if Church leaders will accept parents as real partners in education, and if parents will accept this challenge. Describes an attempt at this partnership in New York State. (Author/RK)

Provides a brief commentary on the values of music education. (Editor)

Most people love animals and what could be more interesting than the human and animal together as one unit. Describes an interesting art experience for young students creating ceramic sculpture. (Author/RK)

What is the Writers in Schools scheme? What is the best way of making use of a writer visiting a school so that teachers, pupils, and writers all enjoy and benefit from the experience? (Editor)

The author discusses the use of reality therapy to alleviate discipline problems in the school. The counselor's role in the application of such an approach is discussed. (EJT)

The design of housing for the elderly should, insofar as possible, take into account their needs and preferences. Direct solicitation of potential users' views was facilitated by use of slide shows, illustrating specific design alternatives, shown to small groups of the elderly, with concurrent discussion and "voting." (Author)

Describes a teacher education program for teachers of the middle years. (For availability, see EA 507 405.) (IRT)

Described is a three phase program for teaching maintenance skills to mentally retarded individuals. (CL)

Describes recommendations of a task force formed under the auspices of the National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences, including more standardized procedures for collecting and evaluating environmental data. (MLH)

The President's wife, Rosalynn Carter, a member of the Board of Directors of the Mental Health Association, spoke to the Association membership on November 19, 1976. She expresses her concern for those in need of mental health services, those who are mentally retarded, and proposes her intentions to help those affected to cope with their…

The National Arts Center of the Philippines, built to assist in the cultural enrichment of the Philippines through the development of young talents, stands today as the Filipino's tribute to the artist. The author discusses his return to Mt. Makiling comparing the development of the National Arts Center with his first visit in October 1973 at the…

Discusses areas of concern in the general music classroom and topics to be covered by a variety of research sessions at the Eastern Division Conference of the Music Educators National Conference in February, 1977. (Editor/RK)