Describes faculty evaluation procedures used in the Charlotte-Mecklenburg (North Carolina) Public Schools in conjunction with career development. Covers the program's philosophy, purposes, and special characteristics; expectations set and competencies sought; the areas evaluation; evaluator characteristics; the observation process; teachers'…

Welcomes the statements made in another article in this journal as evidence that committed, visionary teachers are present in the schools and are willing to be heard. (PGD)

Describes the Universal Curriculum, a program designed to prepare students to make constructive contributions to their communities and to actively pursue solutions to global problems. The program helps students deal with major issues confronting humankind and work on making the world a better place in which to live. (MD)

Describes an instructional rehabilitation program that targets hard-core male delinquents. Run by the Boys Clubs of Miami, in conjunction with the Circuit Court's Juvenile Division, the program presently serves 120 youngsters at a third of the cost of the state training schools. (MD)

The Enrichment Triad Model (Triad) and the Revolving Door Identification model (RDIM) form the TRIAD/RDIM program model for gifted and talented students. The article outlines the key features of the program. (MD)

This article reviews the research on student summarization of text--presenting basic rules of summarization, relating grade-level abilities, and giving teacher guidelines. A 10-item reference list is provided. (DCS)

Outlines the Electronic Meetings and Networks system developed for the Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development. Includes a definition of computer conferencing. (MD)

Michigan's Wayne State University developed a six-step process in which a university-provided facilitator helps the teaching staff at an individual elementary or secondary school assess its development needs and plan and implement a process for addressing those needs. Two schools' experiences illustrate successful applications of the process. (PGD)

Richmond schools created two projects to publicize and promote art education. One was a billboard display of original student art throughout the city (Art in the Open), the other a display of student art on city buses (Art Bus). The project successfully generated excitement about art education. (MD)

A formula developed for the high schools in Queens County, New York, measures the academic integrity of the instructional areas of English, social studies, mathematics, science, and foreign language. Several components of the subjects are measured and ratios established that serve as a longitudinal measure of each school's performance. (MLF)

Colorado now requires applicants for teaching certificates to pass a basic skills test in spelling, English language usage, and mathematics and to demonstrate acceptable speaking ability. Student teachers must also complete this screening. Applicants have four chances to complete the test. (MLF)

Maria Center for Learning and Life Enrichment in St. Louis (Missouri) offers a leadership training program for youth. (JM)

All students should learn the language of art to add meaning to their lives. (Author)

Since humans change from the inside, it is more valuable for administrators to try to change themselves than to prescribe staff development for others. Principals can cooperate in self-development programs by participating in principals' centers being established around the country. (PGD)

Describes the use of the teacher center as a place where "thoughtful and constructive agitators" can raise questions about all facets of teaching--in this case, the teaching of writing. (Author/JM)