Parents of 24 developmentally delayed infants provided their children with sequential experiences intended to foster the development of the object construct. (Author/SBH)

The major outcome of a study conducted to help Vermont implement P.L. 94-142 was the identification and prioritization of special education competencies required of general education administrators and the specification of training needs related to the competencies. (Author/IRT)

Examines the relationship between education and development in developing nations. Advocates the fostering of a technical humanism--the development of knowledge in all its forms as a basis for action. In this system, technical education is as highly valued as general education. The system, and its applications to rural education is discussed. (CP)

Describes a three and a half year study designed to change the seventh and eighth grade English/language arts curriculum and teaching procedures in a rural, mountain school district through inservice training. (DD)

In 1981 the University of Vermont redesigned its graduate level education curriculum and formed school improvement collaboratives with rural schools to improve instruction and supervision. Since the development of the school improvement projects there has been an increase in student achievement across the state. Includes a map, case history, and a…

The Computer-Assisted Program (CAP) serves 42 developmentally delayed or otherwise educationally underserved children (ages 0-3) who live in remote areas of the United States or overseas and lack access to early intervention programs. The program develops individualized computer generated Home Activity Packages and monitors child progress.…

Describes some of the experiences and insight of a retired educator in the southeast United States. Information was collected mostly through personal interview. (RKM)

Comparison of two seating arrangements, free choice versus teacher assigned integrated seating, in a rural Alberta seventh grade social studies class which included five Native American students showed no differences for academic responding or assignment completion, increased participation in the integrated arrangement, and preference by the…

The conclusion to the Impact Aid Usage controversy in the various states rests with Congress, which has the authority to amend Public Law 81-874 and the equalization process to ensure that financial inequalities are not thrust upon Indian-populated school districts located in rural and isolated areas experiencing extraordinary operating expenses.…

This article describes prevention and treatment factors that can assist rural students at risk for learning difficulties to develop self-esteem and lead useful lives. Factors include social change, teacher education, community-business-school partnerships, family involvement, community education, interdisciplinary approaches to assessment, school…

Certification records of 435 Idaho science teachers analyzed by school district size revealed significant differences: more physiology, earth science, and chemistry I teachers in largest districts had endorsements to teach assigned subjects; more earth science and chemistry I teachers in smallest districts had neither major nor minor in subjects…

Surveyed 225 South Dakota middle school educators to assess significance 18 social issues have for mankind and to what extent they are/should be included in rural social studies curricula. Ranked alcohol/drug abuse, pollution, and violence as top issues. Found issues not included in curriculum to extent educators felt necessary. (NEC)

Native American bilingual education programs in reservation schools and in rural, off-reservation areas serving a dominate Indian population are possible and provide valuable services. In urban areas, problems like geographic spread of the Indian population and a plurality of cultural/linguistic groups may prevent successful implementation. (MCK)

By using special teachable moments, small segments of lessons, or short periods of time during the school day, classroom teachers can integrate cooperative games, rhythmical activities, fundamentals of movement, outdoor recreation, and leisure concepts into the rural elementary school curriculum. Prime considerations should include fun, action,…

Long-term centralization of Thailand's Adult Education Division resulted in a preponderance of urban-oriented curriculum in a country that was 80 percent rural. Beginning in 1976, the World Bank-Thai government's Nonformal Education Development Project facilitated decentralization by sharply increasing rural staff, offering new career…