This manual shares some of the experiences in parent and child education in sexual assault of a group dedicated to alleviating the trauma of sexual assault for victims and their families. The section of the manual about talking to children is arranged in four levels: kindergartners and first graders; second and third graders; fourth and fifth…

This manual for social agency personnel provides specific guidelines on the use and interpretation of an interview questionnaire to be used in the selection of foster parents for children aged 6-12. The 81-item questionnaire, designed for use with applicant families early in the home evaluation process, includes questions about child rearing…

This teaching module is the first in a cluster which will familiarize participants with the most common methods and materials used in teaching reading in Spanish. Upon completion of this module, participants should be able to (a) describe at least two methods of teaching reading in Spanish, (b) apply the corresponding techniques of each of the…

A curriculum guide for teachers to the "Bread and Butterflies" series of 15 television programs on career development for 9-to-12-year-olds is given. For each program the goals and themes are stated, and the content is summarized. Then activities are suggested for students falling in level 1, beginners, or in level 2, students already…

Considers the usefulness of elementary school support groups for children of alcoholics. Discusses identification of young children of alcoholics and offers suggestions for establishing support groups. Examines techniques for exploring feelings, building self-esteem, developing coping skills, managing stress, rehearsing decision making, and…

Contends that counselors working with public school students needs to be aware of the four main levels of involvement in the occult (fun-and-games, dabblers, serious involvement, and criminal involvement). Each of the four levels is described, warning signs are identified, and the counselor's role is explained as one of support and prevention. (NB)

Since 1986, the Center for Population Options (CPO)/Support Center for School-Based Clinics (SBCs) has conducted an annual survey. Over time the SBC has become a prototype for other adolescent health service models. Perhaps the oldest is the school-linked clinic (SLC), a free-standing adolescent health clinic. Located away from the school campus,…

This teaching module deals with reading readiness. Upon completion of the module, participants should be able to (a) assess readiness needs, (b) list the components of readiness, (c) devise a readiness program for individuals, and (d) determine special readiness needs of the dyslexic child. Participants complete a preassessment test and learning…

This teaching module presents a systematic development of phonic information and generalizations that are applicable to the decoding process. Upon completion of this module, participants should be able to (a) apply phonic information in decoding a list of words, and (b) identify specific phonic components. Participants complete a preassessment…

The purpose of this teaching module is to enable participants to demonstrate and apply their knowledge of comprehension and critical thinking skills, using the Watson-Glaser Test of Critical Thinking Ability. Critical thinking is defined as an attitude of thoughtful consideration of the problems and subjects that come within one's experience,…

Monitors are provided with step-by-step directions on how to administer Pennsylvania's Educational Quality Assessment Questionnaires to elementary school pupils. They are told what materials are needed, how to keep materials secure, and what to do if a student misses a session. Monitors are given suggestions for questionnaire administration and…

Presented is a description of a K-12 interdisciplinary design for environmental education programs developed by the Division of Curriculum of the Indiana system of public instruction. The publication is designed to assist administrators and their teaching staffs in developing meaningful environmental education curricula and related activities…

A project of the Montana Arts Council Poetry-in-the-Schools program, this book contains a selection of poems by elementary and secondary level students and discussions of the program by participating poets. The poems and discussions are divided into the following sections: "Open Window"; "In Light of Five Hours," by Ann…

This book presents activities designed to enhance components of a healthy self-concept in elementary school children. The first, second, and third chapters contain building blocks for techniques used in creative drama. The first chapter gives plans which establish group cohesion, teach skills needed for future lessons, and give facilitators…

Each year, the U.S. Department of Education recognizes public and private elementary and secondary schools that develop effective approaches to helping students resist or overcome use of tobacco, alcohol, and other drugs. This guide was designed to share the experiences and advice of practitioners from the 107 schools recognized by the Drug-Free…