The head of a residential school suggests some methods for involving parents in educational therapy. (SBH)

When seriously emotionally disturbed students from an institution are placed in public schools, transition programs are critical. Responses of public school teachers and institutional teachers to a questionnaire identified communication and long range planning as major concerns. (CL)

This project compared the relative physical fitness levels of 30 visually handicapped/blind students (aged 7-18) at a residential school with that of non-handicapped peers, to develop a school-based fitness and nutrition intervention program and determine impact of the intervention. The compounding handicapping nature of fitness deficits and…

Proposes that states promote the preparation of mathematically and scientifically talented high school students through the establishment of special residential high schools. (MD)

The project (1) reviewed the standards of the National Study of School Evaluation for residential schools for the visually handicapped, (2) identified additions appropriate to day programs for the visually handicapped, and (3) developed a guide to help school districts evaluate the effectiveness of their programs for the visually handicapped in…

The North Carolina School of Science and Mathematics was established in 1980 as a resident public high school for juniors and seniors demonstrating ability and interest in science and mathematics. Outlines the admission policy, instructional program, supportive services, and the school's commitment to public service. This was the first publicly…

When determining the suitability of a residential school for a handicapped student, a school board should ask questions in six areas: academic program accreditation and approval, services offered (and their costs), documentation and planning of student progress, vacation periods, how the school works with parents, and staff-to-student ratios. (RW)

The 10 contributed papers are intended to clarify the major issues of sex education and deafness and offer realistic responses to the expressed needs of professionals serving the deaf. Papers have the following titles and authors: "Sex Education from the Deaf Perspective" (Robert Davila); "Sexuality and Deafness: An Overview" (Max Fitz-Gerald and…

The duties of a staff development coordinator at a large residential school for the mentally retarded consist of planning, coordinating, and implementing all training for employees. Such a person must function in the multiple roles of educator, process consultant, mediator, troubleshooter, and manager. Training for such a position should include…

This article presents a practical approach to the problem of attention deficit disorder in children with deafness or hearing impairment, based on experience with a model treatment program at a residential school. Suggestions are provided regarding diagnostic procedures; management in the classroom, home, and residential area; therapeutic…

This food manual for small Idaho residential child care institutions with 10-15 students and no full-time cook, is designed to help directors serve meals that promote healthy eating behavior in their residents, serve meals that meet the USDA's Healthy School Meals Initiative, and manage the food service to assure the fiscal integrity of the…

In a question-and-answer format, this pamphlet offers a rationale for having students with dyslexia attend a junior boarding school. The information focuses on: criteria for determining appropriateness of a specialized boarding program; most appropriate age for referral; helping parents deal with their anxiety; benefits of a boarding school over…

The Aboriginal Healing Foundation (AHF), based in Ottawa (Ontario), works with Canada Native communities to reduce incidents of physical and sexual abuse, children in care, suicide, and incarceration among residential school survivors and their families. This guide has been prepared to help communities evaluate their AHF-funded activities in the…

The Quality Circle Model of Planning is presented as a program evaluation approach for schools serving students with blindness. The model helps administrators solve problems using creative, innovative approaches; identifies human and monetary resources for successful implementation of the plan; and provides a framework for evaluating the plan's…

The article provides recommendations to personnel at residential schools for children who are blind and visually impaired, concerning (1) the impact of the difficult child (erosion of trust, increased demands on personnel); (2) the difficult child as policymaker; and (3) the role of consultants in helping the residential school and the difficult…