Abstract
inaugurated at Burris High School in the 1968-69 school year. The program developed under the concept that students receive greater exposure to the process of learning when they design a series of experiences to reach personal educational objectives based upon individual goals. An individualized pattern of student, teacher, and parent planning was developed which allows students a large degree of freedom along with responsibility. The students themselves are showing the way for a changed curriculum. Learning takes a different form when students work on programs developed from their individual goals. Students who want to know what life is really about work with people of all ages. Teen-agers who have a curiosity about themselves search for understanding. Growth is relevant to living in the larger community rather than the narrow society of the traditional school. Students are exposed to young children and adults instead of the segregated society of their age level. Learning can be exciting and have a great impact on the lives of
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