Descriptions are given of model programs for the prevention of drug abuse. (JD)

The teacher inservice education course described is designed for secondary school teachers who are interested in the application of skills and principles related to the teaching of English language arts and literature. Information is included on learning tasks involved in the course and the activities and resources involved. Ordering information…

The report provides an analysis of the impact of the Handicapped Children's Early Education Program (HCEEP) during the past decade. Following an executive summary, Chapter 1 provides an historical overview of the HCEEP and information on previous evaluations of the program. The second chapter describes the study's work scope and methodological…

The described learning module is for the use of teachers who develop creative tendencies in students. Content areas include exploration, classroom learning environment, individual instruction, student responsibility, and independent study. Information is provided on the scope and sequencing of topics, activities, and resources involved in use of…

This report of the activities of Project MEDIA, the Illinois State-Wide Facilitator for the National Diffusion Network, includes a description of the diffusion and facilitation process in the state, the numbers and types of requests for information and assistance from the project, the impact of Project MEDIA on local education agencies (LEAs) in…

An overview and samples of some of the materials contained in the Elementary Metric Project's curriculum for grades 1-6 are presented. Information is given concerning the adoption of the program. The sample activity sheets deal with linear measurement, mass, volume, and temperature. (MP)

The teacher inservice program and materials described here are designed to bring about a higher degree of sophistication in the area of instructional program planning given individual learning situations. The participants in the program translate goals into specific objectives, develop appropriate learning alternatives, rank the alternatives, and…

The learning module described is designed for classroom teachers who wish to instruct aides to achieve a better performance and understanding of their function. It is applicable also to teacher aides themselves. The scope and sequencing of topics in the module are outlined. Information on activities and resources involved in using the module is…

The described learning module is for the use of instructors who will train teachers in the DARCEE approach to teaching of preschool children. An outline of the scope and sequencing of topics is provided as well as the activities and resources involved in the use of the module. A critique of the module and ordering information are also included.…

The described learning module consists of directions and materials for setting up a workshop designed to develop team teaching skills for elementary and secondary school teachers. The scope and sequencing of topics is described as well as the activities and resources involved in using the module. Ordering information is provided, and a critique of…

The described inservice education course is for the use of elementary school teachers who wish to develop skills in initiating an individually guided mathematics program. The scope and sequencing of topics in the course are outlined, and activities and resources involved are described. Ordering information for materials is given, and a critique of…

This reference book contains resumes of program descriptions geared toward youth and adults who need or want information on drug abuse prevention programs, locally or nationally. Several major entries include: (1) national program models; (2) evaluated alternative programs from all states; and (3) descriptions of prevention programs. All section…

The described learning module is designed for teachers at the middle school level who wish to improve specific basic mathematics teaching skills. The contents of the module are outlined, and activities and resources involved in its use are described. Ordering information for materials is included, and a critique of the module is provided. (JD)

This volume is part of a series of Idea Books for school-based practitioners who are implementing federal compensatory-education programs. It demonstrates how educators and their supporting communities are implementing a new vision of comprehensive school reform using the schoolwide program option available under the 1994 reauthorization of the…

The Fond du Lac (Wisconsin) Experience Based Career Education (EBCE) Program was adopted and implemented to replace the traditional work experience program for senior year educable mentally handicapped (EMH) students at a public high school. The EBCE program had two major priorities--to create a set of learning experiences which were uniquely…