The booklet presents the proceedings (in English, French, Spanish, and German) of Session 62 of the Seventh World Congress of the International League of Societies for the Mentally Handicapped, detailing some analytical guidelines for national societies on the implementation of the rights of mentally retarded persons. Rights discussed include…

The author reviews findings of the National Commission on Excellence in Education, notes implications for gifted education, considers conclusions from other reports (such as the Carnegie Foundation Report and the Twentieth Century Fund Task Report), and suggests the importance of collaboration in advocacy for gifted students. (CL)

This practical guide for colleges is designed to ensure sex and race equality in service delivery in further education in the United Kingdom. It is based on the approved framework for inspections in the further education sector. Following an introduction, chapter 2 outlines the laws against discrimination, and chapter 3 sums up the argument for…

Continuation of a report that addresses the complex issues and questions related to implementation of the requirement that persons should have equal educational opportunity regardless of handicap. (Author/MLF)

Examines concepts of excellence from the viewpoint of individual habits of mind that foster it, the role of culture in promoting it, the relationship to technical mastery versus world class performance, and its controversial relationship to equity. Recommendations for promoting excellence in gifted students and all students are provided. (CR)

States that in education journal articles it is apparent that "multicultural" is the new buzz word. Argues that while multicultural awareness is important, the surface treatment of the issue of diversity in America may obscure the more serious problems that minority groups face. Concludes that with effort, schools can be transformed into…

Drawing from research studies and observations from successful schools, this book debunks many common myths about school leadership and offers more reliable leadership guideposts to steer by: (1) Why focusing on results only can lead to misperceptions about your school's true performance; (2) How to use a Leadership for Learning Framework to…

Society's perception of women in the field of mathematics is slowly changing, but strong social messages remain that technology, mathematics, and science are nontraditional arenas for girls, and girls self-select out of these areas. This booklet is directed to both families and educators, because the work of encouraging girls in math begins at…

The Title IX/Sex Equity training model is designed to assist educational personnel in the implementation of Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 and the attainment of sex equity in athletic programs. Workshop sessions are provided for administrators, instructional personnel, counseling and pupil services personnel, physical education and…

Explains how gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgendered, and queer/questioning students are denied equal education, offering reasons, based on principles of democracy and social justice, that unjust denial should be remedied. Discusses the importance of teaching values, describing how to analyze the competing claims of those advocating and those…

Designed to aid school personnel considering school choice as a possible desegregation method, this booklet explains the principles of controlled choice, presents an overall plan and flow chart, and reviews the types of organizations that might be developed. Controlled choice is a desegregation method that is voluntary, empowers parents and school…

This participant workbook is designed for use in workshops on achieving sex equity in athletic programs through Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972. It contains worksheets on: (1) assessing Title IX implementation in athletic programs; (2) basic guidelines for competitive athletics Title IX compliance; (3) athletics case examples; (4)…

This trainer manual is for use by facilitators conducting workshops on implementing sex equity in physical education programs. Workshops are provided for administrators, instructional personnel, physical activities personnel, and community group members. Outlines for each session give information on the activity agenda, the purpose of the…

Discussing the use of tracking (grouping students with similar abilities), the author illustrates the positive side of this often criticized classroom practice. Appropriate tracking accommodates individual differences while motivating students. (MD)

This comprehensive overview of state and federal legislation concerning gifted education demonstrates that the primary source of law relating to gifted students is at the state level. Several administrative appeal decisions have been made in Pennsylvania. Litigation to expand entitlement based on federal law has been less successful than…