Parents in 16 families of children with autism spectrum disorders or Down syndrome participated in a qualitative study examining family (i.e., all caregivers in the home) belief systems. All families had children who had recently entered elementary school or who were in the early years of high school. As a result of their experiences, families…

The stated goal of this student notebook and teacher's guide are: (1) to develop in students an understanding of the concepts related to becoming a well-adjusted human being who can feel "ok" about himself/herself and "ok" about others; (2) to develop in students decision making and problem solving skills related to the concept…

Notes that, although it is not within scope of duties of school counselors to provide clinical diagnosis or to treat childhood depression, there is much that can be done within school settings to moderate, remediate, and rehabilitate depressive symptoms. Discusses identification of depression, the counselor's options in linking theory and…

This overview of program and monitoring resources for elementary, junior high, and senior high school guidance and counseling programs is intended to assist school districts in examining the role and function of their school counselors and their various program dimensions. The guide was prepared through discussions with school counselors and…

This teacher resource manual complements the optional Child Abuse Prevention Unit of the Elementary Health Program for schools in Alberta, Canada. The activities and suggestions contained in the manual are intended to be supportive, not prescriptive. The stated goal of this unit is to enable all children to develop the knowledge, skills, and…

Describes the training of sixth and seventh graders in helping with preschoolers' play sessions. Students met with the writer for a half-hour discussion afterwards. The training helped them understand normal development and learning of communication skills to facilitate caring for and interaction with young children. (Author/JAC)

The Teacher Alert System was designed in Alberta, Canada, for classroom teachers and school personnel concerned about the needs of "at risk" students. The guide can assist in the identification, assessment, and intervention process for children who have special needs. The student's problems may be related to learning, emotions, or…

This guide is designed to assist educators in meeting behavior challenges by focusing on four key areas that impact significantly on behavior in schools: (1) communication: the process of making one's feelings and opinions known to others and discovering the feelings and opinions of others; (2) expectations: the academic, behavioral, attitudinal,…

Information on planning career events in Alberta, Canada, is presented in this guide. Information is divided into these 10 areas: (1) establishing a realistic timeline; (2) setting goals and clarifying one's purpose; (3) establishing support and selling the idea; (4) setting the budget and anticipating expenses with a sample budget; (5)…

This guide focuses on identification and evaluation of students with behavior problems, emphasizing that identification of behavior problems is influenced by social values. The first chapter discusses the necessity for developing a definition of behavior problems from the educator's perspective, and outlines prevalence rates for behavior problems…

Describes a Canadian study attempting to relate the motivating power of interest to children's writing performance by supplementing background knowledge with topic relevant information. Reports that children with tutorial support on high interest subjects performed no better than others. Concludes that the motivational power of interesting topics…

This handbook provides information about the philosophy of elementary education in Alberta, the educational needs of the province's elementary school students, the organization of instructional programs, and school administration. Some of the directives presented in the handbook are obligatory, while others are simply suggestions. The first…

This manual is designed to assist Alberta (Canada) teachers in identifying social behavior difficulties in their students and promoting prosocial behavior through the use of various classroom activities. A social skills diagnostic screen is provided to aid teachers in assessing personal and interpersonal development, social reasoning skills, and…

Alberta Education's position on the physical growth of students is presented in this paper, which focuses on children's physical growth in the areas of perceptual, structural, and motor development. Each area is first discussed in terms of three age groups: the child from infancy to preschool, the elementary child, and the adolescent. Concluding…

This document presents both the English and French language versions of a synthesis of research and principles underlying Quebec school support measures for students with behavioral difficulties. The first part examines the definition of students with behavioral difficulties; the prevalence of this phenomenon; the history of this field of…