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Winborne, Claiborne R.; And Others – G/C/T, 1980
The article describes a model two-week summer enrichment program for gifted and talented sixth- and seventh-graders in King William County, Virginia, a rural, low socioeconomic area. (DLS)
Descriptors: Enrichment Activities, Gifted, Intermediate Grades, Low Income Counties
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
Virginia State Library, Richmond. – 1999
This manual for the 1999 Virginia Summer Reading Program for public libraries, based on the theme "Read around the World...Book a Trip," includes the following chapters: (1) "Getting Ready," including bibliographies, display and decorating ideas, equipment resources, a list of useful things to collect, sources for promotional…
Descriptors: Childrens Libraries, Childrens Literature, Elementary Education, Food
Fischer, Barbara H. – 1989
Information, activities, and ideas for implementing two summer reading programs are presented. For young readers, the "Adventures with Paddington Reading Club" program of the American Library Association (ALA), drawing on the popular character from children's fiction, is introduced; and materials are included for its use in local…
Descriptors: Age Differences, Childrens Libraries, Childrens Literature, Elementary Secondary Education
Fischer, Barbara H. – 1992
This manual contains information and materials for the Virginia Summer Reading Program. The "SI for Kids" ("Sports Illustrated for Kids") theme builds on the interest of youngsters in the Olympic games and affords wide interpretation at the local level. Some libraries may focus on sporting events and record setting…
Descriptors: Adolescents, Age Differences, Bibliographies, Childrens Libraries
Fischer, Barbara H. – 1990
This manual is designed to support the summer reading programs of Virginia libraries on the theme, "Explore Your Library. . . For the Fun of It," which offers opportunities for youngsters of all ages to be drawn into the library's domain of discovery, mystery, and adventure. The manual provides resources for programs, activities, crafts,…
Descriptors: Activity Units, Adolescents, Childrens Libraries, Elementary Secondary Education
Fischer, Barbara H. – 1991
The theme of the 1991 Virginia Summer Reading Program combined a fascination with the world of prehistoric creatures with the excitement of discovery. The summer program offers the library an opportunity to showcase its services for the entire community and demonstrates the contribution the library makes to the development of lifelong learning.…
Descriptors: Adolescents, Age Differences, Children, Childrens Libraries