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Download full textOrkwis, Ray; DeCarme, Judi; Glover, Jeanne – 2001
This book is a directory of about 1,100 discretionary projects supported by the Office of Special Education Programs and focuses on projects concerned with personnel preparation. This second volume of four presents projects designed to help address state-identified needs for qualified personnel in special education, related services, early…
Descriptors: Ancillary School Services, Disabilities, Educational Practices, Elementary Secondary Education
Schwartz, Wendy – 1996
In the past, students who knew only a little English (called limited English proficient, or LEP), were usually taught only low-level science and mathematics. Now, new science and mathematics teaching methods can help LEP students get a good education in both fields. This guide will help parents know if their children are learning as much as…
Descriptors: Computer Uses in Education, Cultural Awareness, Elementary Secondary Education, English (Second Language)
Katz, Lilian G.; And Others – 1990
In six brief chapters, mixed-age grouping of young children in schools and child care centers is explored and advocated. Chapter 1 defines mixed-age grouping, examines limitations of single-age grouping, and points out positive characteristics of mixed-age classes. Chapter 2 discusses social development as seen in children's interactions in…
Descriptors: Cognitive Development, Cooperative Learning, Day Care, Early Childhood Education
Woodruff, Geneva; McGonigel, Mary J. – 1988
Part of a volume which explores current issues in service delivery to infants and toddlers (ages birth to 3) with handicapping conditions, this chapter defines the team concept as it relates to the field of early intervention and describes three approaches (multidisciplinary, interdisciplinary, and transdisciplinary) commonly used to organize…
Descriptors: Agency Cooperation, Clinical Diagnosis, Cooperative Planning, Delivery Systems
Goffin, Stacie G. – 1988
The purpose of this paper is to review the research literature on effects produced by elementary school teachers and to identify implications of the findings for the early education of children prior to the first grade. Current issues in the research on teacher effects are discussed under the following headings: (1) teachers do make a difference;…
Descriptors: Classroom Techniques, Context Effect, Decision Making, Educational Practices
Karnes, Frances A.; Marquardt, Ronald – 1997
This brief guide to the legal rights of gifted preschool, elementary, and secondary school children, first notes the lack of a federal law to protect the rights of these children in contrast to children with disabilities and the need for advocates for these students to urge adoption of appropriate statutes and regulations at the state and local…
Descriptors: Arbitration, Child Advocacy, Conflict Resolution, Court Litigation
Schwartz, Wendy – 1995
In the past, students who knew only a little English (called limited English proficient, or LEP), were usually taught only low-level science and mathematics. Now, new science and mathematics teaching methods can help LEP students get a good education in both fields. This guide will help parents know if their children are learning as much as…
Descriptors: Computer Uses in Education, Cultural Awareness, Curriculum, Elementary Secondary Education
New, Rebecca S. – 1993
An internationally acclaimed program that challenges American notions of appropriate early education is the municipal early childhood program in Reggio Emilia, Italy. The town's liberal financial support of child care and citizen membership in school committees indicate strong community support. Parents are involved in school policy discussions,…
Descriptors: Class Activities, Community Support, Developmentally Appropriate Practices, Educational Environment
Karnes, Merle B., Ed. – 1983
Nine author-contributed papers focus on the needs of preschool gifted and talented children. M. Karnes presents "The Challenge" of educating this population, reviews characteristics of gifted/talented children, and offers guidelines for developing programs for students, including gifted minority and gifted handicapped children. A variety of…
Descriptors: Affective Behavior, Creativity, Curriculum Development, Gifted
Sorenson, Barbara R., Comp. – 2001
This mini-bibliography lists readings and resources relating to children and adolescents with autism. It includes annotated bibliographies for sources that address: (1) social skills training for children and adolescents with autism; (2) Asperger syndrome; (3) Individualized Education Programs for students with autism; (4) teaching strategies for…
Descriptors: Adolescents, Adults, Asperger Syndrome, Autism
Chavkin, Nancy Feyl; Gonzalez, John – 2000
Mexican immigrant youth lag behind other immigrant groups in educational completion and achievement, but many resilient Mexican immigrant youth have overcome tough odds to succeed. This digest examines the research about resiliency and some promising programs for Mexican American youth. Resiliency theory identifies protective factors present in…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Adult Child Relationship, Dropout Prevention, Educational Strategies
Kemple, Kristen M. – 1992
This digest discusses factors associated with the acceptance and rejection of preschool children by their peers and offers a number of strategies that teachers and other adults can use in their attempts to help children achieve social acceptance. Behaviors and characteristics associated with peer rejection include aggression and misinterpretation…
Descriptors: Affective Behavior, Aggression, Communication Skills, Conflict Resolution
Hendricks, Charlotte M., Ed. – 1992
Preschool programs can and should be designed to incorporate comprehensive health and physical education. This monograph presents information which is useful to adults interested in increasing their knowledge of health, movement, and physical education as these areas relate to young children. The publication is organized into 14 chapters as…
Descriptors: Caregivers, Dance Education, Developmental Disabilities, Health Education
McLaughlin, Pamela – 1988
The seventh in a series and the third annual update, this annotated bibliography provides an overview of the literature entered in the ERIC database in 1987 on computer use in elementary and secondary education, adult education, and special education. The first of four sections provides a list of overview documents on computer assisted…
Descriptors: Adult Education, Annotated Bibliographies, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Assisted Testing
Dyson, Deborah S. – 1983
Written for American Indian parents, this fact sheet offers basic suggestions for building good parent-school relationships and helping children succeed in school. The first issue addressed is the education of children before they start to school, and the emphasis is on developing pride, self-confidence, and a desire to learn and do new things.…
Descriptors: American Indian Culture, American Indian Education, American Indians, Boards of Education
