The described learning modules are designed for the use of early childhood education teachers who serve mildly, moderately, and profoundly handicapped children from the ages of three to five. The scope and sequencing of module topics is outlined, and a description is given of activities and resources involved in their use. Ordering information for…

The Title I Support System had two major functions: to provide technical assistance to Title I and migrant education projects specially selected for targeted dissemination to Title I schools through the Title I/National Diffusion Network (NDN); and to document, analyze, and report on the technical assistance activities and transactions between the…

This booklet contains a description of Reading Improvement Through the Arts, a prototype program funded by the Elementary Secondary Education Act Title I that was developed and implemented in the state of New York. The Reading Improvement Through the Arts (RITA) program is described as an alternative way to reach previously unreachable pupils. The…

The described inservice education programs are designed for regular classroom teachers dealing with mainstreamed students who require specific diagnostic and corrective plans and strategies. Included in this informative report are an outline of the contents of the programs, the activities and resources they involve, and ordering information for…

The inservice teacher education course described is designed for special education teachers of reading at the elementary level. The contents and scope of the module are outlined, and the activities and resources involved in the use of the materials are described. Ordering information is included and a critique of the unit is provided. (JD)

The instruction unit described is designed for undergraduate and graduate preservice students and for inservice teachers who wish to improve their skills in implementing individually guided social studies programs. The contents of the textbook used in the unit are listed. Also included in this descriptive report are a history of the development of…

The learning modules described are for the use of practicing counselors who wish to improve their overall skill, preservice counselors who wish to demonstrate their competence for certification purposes, and teachers interested in improving their counseling skills. The scope and sequencing of topics is outlined, and the activities and resources…

The inservice teacher education course described is for the use of elementary and secondary school teachers interested in understanding measurement and evaluation through Individually Guided Education. The scope of the instructional model and sequencing of topics are outlined. Activities and resources involved in using the modules contained in the…

This article describes the conceptual professional development model and implementation activities used in Florida to ensure that scientifically based instructional practices are used within the state's classrooms. It reports on the model and practices that have been implemented and validated through collaboration of research professionals, the…

The New York City Board of Education's Title I program, "Learning to Read through the Arts," teaches skills in reading through involvement in the arts, builds self-confidence, improves self-image, and adds to the experiences of the participating children. If children are able to read material and apply the information thus acquired to…

An instructional package is described designed to effect increased understanding and skill on the part of teachers in the principles and procedures of evaluation for individually guided education programs. Methods and techniques of pupil evaluation, program evaluation, and test construction are emphasized. Information is provided on program…

A practical model for initiating and implementing a parent-tutor program for handicapped children is described. Specific topics in the program are telephone conversations and written correspondence between prospective parent and teacher, outlines for parent-teacher conferences, training objectives and design of training sessions for parent-tutors…

A teacher program is described which seeks to increase the user's ability to identify, measure, and stimulate the creative potential of children. The product involves techniques for stimulating the growth of eight particular thinking/feeling processes in children. Information is provided here on the content and purposes of the product as well as…

The intent of the teacher program described here is to build skills, provide information, encourage attitude change, and increase understanding of teachers in regard to the principles of behavioral psychology as applied in teaching situations. The main focus of the product is on the principles and application of behavior modification. Information…

The teacher inservice learning module described here focuses on developing skills and competencies for vocational teachers. The modules provide learning experiences that integrate theory and application. Each module culminates with criterion-referenced assessment of the teacher's performance of the specific competency. Information is provided on…