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Download full textBackus, Mary Jane – 1994
This paper examines the literacy services provided by public libraries in the rural areas (communities of 25,000 people or less) of West Virginia and Kentucky. Of the 93 libraries (68%) which responded to the survey, 89.8% acknowledge illiteracy as being a problem. However, although 92% of the librarians agree that illiteracy programs are an…
Descriptors: Cooperative Programs, Library Services, Literacy Education, Problems
Luvisi, Chris, Ed. – 1994
This technical assistance handbook contains information on identifying Kentucky gifted students, including gifted students who live in rural areas or who are economically disadvantaged. Included in the handbook are: (1) recommendations for ensuring equity in the identification and assessment process; (2) a draft of a school district policy on…
Descriptors: Ability Identification, Economically Disadvantaged, Educational Policy, Elementary Secondary Education
Nelson, Jeniece E. – 1989
This paper discusses the concepts of Human Resources Development (HRD), andragogy (adult learning), and transfer of training as factors to be considered when designing training for special education teachers in rural schools. A critical question facing HRD professionals who design and deliver inservice training for special education teachers in…
Descriptors: Disabilities, Elementary Secondary Education, Inservice Teacher Education, Labor Force Development
