This booklet provides a brief review of programs selected by school administrative units in North Carolina that received mini-grants, funded by the Department of Public Instruction Support Services Area and designed to enhance educational programs. These exemplary educational programs were made available through the National Diffusion Network (NDN). Subject areas among NDN programs are mathematics, science, and technology, including use of the computer. There are also programs in writing, reading, language arts, social studies, and programs for gifted and talented student. Some programs are designed to improve inservice and preservice education, adult education, and health and physical education. A brief introduction to the booklet describes the work of the NDN. This is followed by descriptions of the programs that include information on: (1) what the program is; (2) what it provides; (3) the program's effectiveness and expectations; and (4) the North Carolina schools currently using the program. (JD)