Intended for parents of handicapped children, the workbook provides forms for keeping track of children's progress. Nine forms are included for recording the following information: identifying information, birth history, developmental history, medical history, family background, educational history, psychological information, special services…

Useful for individuals who require fairly detailed knowledge of reading academy information processing, this collection includes the following forms: client referral, client application and information, tutor volunteer application, contract, attendance record, client assessment, tutor/volunteer instruction, evaluation, exit, personnel, material…

Presented are guidelines for developing an individualized program and services plan, an individual implementation plan, and daily activity and strategy plans for handicapped students. Instructions are outlined for utilizing forms related to planning and implementation of individualized education programs. Appended are sample forms. (SBH)

This handbook has been developed as a guide for a self-appraisal of a kindergarten curriculum. It contains sections that help individuals develop a philosophy of and rationale for a kindergarten program; formulate a checklist that shows the outcomes expected of children at the conclusion of the kindergarten program; list the curriculum areas of…

A model for identifying gifted and talented students (grades K-12) is described. Characteristics of giftedness are seen to fall into three major clusters: cognitive and psychomotor capacities for acquiring fundamental skills and knowledge, creative problem-finding solving skills, and personal characteristics. Nineteen steps in implementing an…

The handbook provides an overview of developing and operating a respite care program for mentally and/or physically handicapped persons. The following procedures are addressed: staffing, setting fees, funding, recruiting service providers, training service providers, informing families, and referring requests for respite care. Sample forms,…

THIS DOCUMENT CONTAINS THE GUIDELINES FOR THE PROJECT EVALUATION WHICH IS REQUIRED ANNUALLY OF EVERY LOCAL AND COUNTY EDUCATIONAL AGENCY UNDER THE REGULATIONS OF THE ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION ACT. THERE ARE SPECIFIC INSTRUCTIONS FOR SUPPLYING INFORMATION ABOUT PROJECT ACTIVITIES AND SERVICES AND FOR SUMMARIZING THE DATA COLLECTED TO…

THIS PROJECT WAS CONDUCTED TO STUDY, GATHER DATA FROM, AND REPORT ON THE SUCCESS OF THE OPERATIONS OF PILOT PROGRAMS IN RECORDKEEPING, BOOKKEEPING, AND ACCOUNTING WHICH HAD BEEN IN TRIAL OPERATION DURING THE PREVIOUS ACADEMIC YEAR IN THREE VIRGINIA HIGH SCHOOLS. ONE URBAN, ONE SUBURBAN, AND ONE RURAL SCHOOL TOOK PART IN THE PILOT STUDY. THE…

THIS HANDBOOK FOR STATE AND LOCAL SCHOOL SYSTEMS WAS PREPARED TO PROVIDE A GUIDE FOR ITEMS OF INFORMATION USED IN KEEPING RECORDS AND MAKING REPORTS ABOUT CURRICULUM AND INSTRUCTION. IT IS CONCERNED WITH DESCRIBING INSTRUCTION IN ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS, SECONDARY SCHOOLS, JUNIOR COLLEGE, AND ADULT SCHOOLS OR OTHER ADULT-EDUCATION ORGANIZATIONS. IT…

A LETTER TO PARENTS INVITES THEM TO REGISTER CHILDREN AT LEAST 3 AND 1/2 YEARS OLD FOR THE SECOND YEAR OF THIS EXPERIMENTAL PREKINDERGARTEN PROGRAM. THE FORMS WHICH MUST BE FILLED OUT BY TEACHERS ARE GIVEN. A DAILY SCHEDULE SHOWS THE FIVE PERIODS OF THE SCHOOL DAY--(A) ARRIVAL AND GREETING, (B) ACTIVITY PERIOD WITH FREE CHOICE, (C) SMALL GROUP…

FORMS AND INSTRUMENTS USED IN THE PERRY PRESCHOOL PROJECT ARE PRESENTED. INCLUDED ARE A PRESCHOOL SCREENING FORM, A HOSPITAL RECORD SHEET, AN INVENTORY OF ATTITUDES ON FAMILY LIFE AND CHILDREN, A RATING SCALE OF STUDENT PROGRESS FOR THE FALL AND SPRING TERMS, A TEACHER RATING FORM, NEED-ACHIEVEMENT MEASURES, AND SPECIAL SERVICES FORMS INCLUDING A…

In the third and final report of a series designed to develop unit time and costs for the major operations of the Technical Services Division of the Tucson Public Library, the Acquisitions Unit's activities are analyzed by means of self-recorded daily logs. Ordering, accounting, and receiving are performed in this area, and those functions are…

This study included a review of the literature to determine if tools exist for the evaluation of nonclassroom assigned certificated school personnel. All unified school districts in California with ADA between ten and twelve thousand were polled to ascertain their practices for similar situations. A problem-solving team was established to review…

Policy and guidelines for teacher and administrator evaluation in the Washington County schools, Maryland, are contained in this paper. Part 1 discusses observation and evaluation of tenured and nontenured teachers including discussions of when, who schedules, and who evaluates. Part 2 examines evaluation of supervisors and administrators. Several…