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Peer reviewedMoore, Nancy Delano – Roeper Review, 1989
The article describes the use of two academic-year, half-day regional Governor's School programs to provide science and mathematics education to rural gifted high school students in Virginia. Benefits of the program to students and their home districts are noted. (Author)
Descriptors: Delivery Systems, Enrichment, Gifted, High Schools
Winborne, Claiborne R.; Stainback, George H. – Small School Forum, 1983
Describes the King William County, Virginia gifted program, which was begun in 1977, in terms of its two components (summer enrichment within the school and at the local community college and curriculum adaptations during the school year to meet individual needs). (AH)
Descriptors: College School Cooperation, Curriculum Enrichment, Elementary Secondary Education, Enrichment Activities
Crow, Susan B., Ed.; Russell, Arneada Bray, Ed. – 1983
Third in a series by the Rural Success Program at Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU), the book provides a view of selected organizations and literature of potential interest to rural employment and training practitioners and planners. The book is divided into two sections. The first contains summaries of interviews with representatives of 26…
Descriptors: Books, Employment, Employment Programs, Human Resources
McLaughlin, John A.; And Others – 1989
The Virginia Tech Technical Assistance Center is a collaborative effort among the state education agency, local school districts, and Virginia Tech. The center and its two components, the Severe-Profound Technical Assistance Center (TAC) and the Mild-Moderate TAC, are operated under the school's Institute for the Study of Exceptionalities,…
Descriptors: Administrator Education, Disabilities, Elementary Secondary Education, Higher Education
Byrd-Smith, LaVerne – 1989
One population at risk of academic failure comprises students who are of average ability, but who score significantly higher in nonverbal aptitude than verbal aptitude. Careful identification and instructional intervention can help these students to perform better. The findings of two studies are presented. The first study was conducted in 1964…
Descriptors: Black Students, Cognitive Ability, Elementary Education, Grade 6
Peer reviewedLazzari, Andrea M. – Rural Special Education Quarterly, 1986
Describes Technical Assistance Centers established by the Virginia Department of Education to provide support services to preschool professionals throughout the state. Technical assistance--provided only at the request of the person who will receive it--includes needs assessments, information services, library services, on- and off-site…
Descriptors: Delivery Systems, Inservice Teacher Education, Linking Agents, Networks
Peer reviewedLotito, Anthony; Hoerner, James – Community Services Catalyst, 1992
Compares Adult Basic Education (ABE) in North Carolina where ABE is administered by community colleges and Virginia where ABE is delivered by the public school system. Reports differences in student recruitment, class scheduling, availability of facilities, commitment of institutional leadership, and program funding. Makes recommendations. (DMM)
Descriptors: Administrative Organization, Adult Basic Education, College Role, Community Colleges
