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Utah Univ., Salt Lake City. Health Behavior Lab. – 1991
This report presents results of the 1991 Wyoming Youth Risk Behavior Survey (YRBS) and the 1991 Wyoming School Health Education Survey (SHES). Thirty-five schools participated in the YRBS, with 3,513 students in grades 9-12; 92 public schools with students in grades 7-12 participated in the SHES. Statistical data from the YRBS are provided in the…
Descriptors: Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome, Adolescents, At Risk Persons, Bicycling
Virginia State Dept. of Education, Richmond. Div. of Early Childhood Education. – 1990
This handbook for Virginia parents of children with disabilities describes the special education process and what is required of parents and the school during each step of the process. The first section briefly describes major provisions of Public Law 94-142, the Education for All Handicapped Children Act; Virginia law; and Section 504 of the…
Descriptors: Access to Education, Compliance (Legal), Conflict Resolution, Definitions
Berger, Sandra L., Ed. – 1990
This collection of 20 digests on gifted students is intended to provide practical information for students themselves, their families, professional educators, community groups, and others. Resources, hints and tips, and suggestions for additional reading are included in most digests. Digests have the following titles and authors/primary…
Descriptors: Academically Gifted, Career Education, Child Advocacy, Child Rearing
Weinberg, Meyer – 1983
Research undertaken during the 1970s and early 1980s on the education of poor and minority children and young adults in higher education is evaluated in this book. First, an overview is provided of recent research on the development of education for the Mexican-American and Black communities and a framework is established for the education of…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, American Indians, Black Students, Community Involvement
Maryland State Dept. of Health and Mental Hygiene, Baltimore. – 1987
The Interagency Committee for Children was formed by three Maryland government agencies: the Department of Human Resources, Department of Health and Mental Hygiene, and Department of Education. Committee goals are to develop services for children and families and provide a more coordinated service system for special needs children and youth. This…
Descriptors: Agency Cooperation, Alcohol Education, Child Abuse, Child Custody
O'Connell, Joanne Curry; Johnson, Marilyn J. – 1986
One in a series of seven bibliographies dealing with rehabilitation of disabled Native Americans, this document focuses on special education issues. The 80 annotated entries were identified through a comprehensive search of relevant data bases covering the years 1966-1986 and were selected to be of use to consumers, policy makers, direct service…
Descriptors: American Indian Culture, American Indian Education, American Indians, Annotated Bibliographies
Rader, Rick, Ed. – Exceptional Parent, 2001
This document collects the 12 monthly issues of Volume 31 of "Exceptional Parent," a magazine focused on practical advice for parents of children with disabilities. Most of the issues include a focus topic as well as articles on other issues, columns, reviews, and letters. These 12 issues concentrate on the following areas: (1)…
Descriptors: Adolescents, Child Rearing, Disabilities, Early Childhood Education
Alberta Learning, Edmonton. – 2002
Noting that parents are vital partners in the educational system, this handbook provides parents with information about the senior high school (grades 10-12) curriculum in Catholic Schools in Alberta, Canada. Based on the Alberta Learning "Programs of Study: Senior High School," the handbook describes the knowledge, skills, and attitudes…
Descriptors: Catholic Schools, Educational Objectives, Fine Arts, Foreign Countries
Levin, Diane E. – 1998
Ever since television became a daily staple of U.S. family life, its influence on children has been the subject of study and debate. No aspect of the debate has been more heated than violence in the media. But a growing knowledge base has shifted the focus of the debate from whether media violence contributes to violence in real life to what can…
Descriptors: Child Advocacy, Child Development, Child Welfare, Childrens Television
Alberta Learning, Edmonton. Direction de l'education francaise. – 2002
Noting that parents are vital partners in the educational system, this French-language handbook provides parents with information about the Grade 7 curriculum in Alberta, Canada. Based on the Alberta Learning "Program of Studies: Junior High Schools," the handbook describes the knowledge, skills, and attitudes students in Alberta are…
Descriptors: Career Exploration, Educational Objectives, Foreign Countries, French
Alberta Learning, Edmonton. Direction de l'education francaise. – 2002
Noting that parents are vital partners in the educational system, this French-language handbook provides parents with information about the Grade 8 curriculum in Alberta, Canada. Based on the Alberta Learning "Program of Studies: Junior High Schools," the handbook describes the knowledge, skills, and attitudes students in Alberta are…
Descriptors: Career Exploration, Educational Objectives, Foreign Countries, French
Alberta Learning, Edmonton. Direction de l'education francaise. – 2002
Noting that parents are vital partners in the educational system, this French-language handbook provides parents with information about the Grade 9 curriculum in Alberta, Canada. Based on the Alberta Learning "Program of Studies: Junior High Schools," the handbook describes the knowledge, skills, and attitudes students in Alberta are…
Descriptors: Career Exploration, Educational Objectives, Foreign Countries, French
Kentucky State Dept. of Education, Frankfort. – 1999
This annual report is intended to assist parents and citizens to stay informed on the changes in Kentucky schools. The document also is intended as a reference source for information concerning specific programs or areas of interest in Kentucky schools. Most sections provide information concerning the following: basics of the law; what is new in…
Descriptors: Educational Change, Educational Environment, Educational Facilities, Elementary Secondary Education
Kaupp, P. Ann, Comp.; Burnett, Fiona, Comp.; Malloy, Maureen, Comp.; Wilson, Cheryl, Comp. – 1996
This annotated bibliography is a response to teachers' concerns about choosing culturally sensitive and historically accurate books about American Indians and Alaska Natives. It contains critical annotations and evaluations of approximately 1,000 books, most published 1960-93, and points out controversial titles and disagreements about specific…
Descriptors: Adolescent Literature, Alaska Natives, American Indian Culture, American Indian History
Alberta Dept. of Education, Edmonton. – 1997
Parental involvement is critical to a child's success in school. This handbook provides parents with information about the Grade 7 curriculum in Catholic schools in Alberta, Canada. Based on the Alberta Education "Program of Studies: Junior High Schools," the handbook describes the knowledge, skills, and attitudes Catholic school…
Descriptors: Art Education, Career Exploration, Catholic Schools, Educational Objectives
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