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Watkins, Yvonne E. – 1984
Intended for parents of gifted and talented children as well as for teachers and administrators, the handbook provides an overview of gifted education while describing one district's program model. The district's philosophy, goals and objectives, and definition of giftedness are set forth, followed by a list of learning and behavioral…
Descriptors: Curriculum Development, Elementary Secondary Education, Gifted, Models
Appalachia Intermediate Unit 8, Ebensburg, PA. – 1982
This document attempts to provide guidelines for discovering giftedness in a preschool population and for setting up a program of instruction for kindergarten gifted children. Theoretical and operating principles for a gifted kindergarten program (Project Challenge) in Hollidaysburg School District, Pennsylvania are described. Preschool screening…
Descriptors: Classroom Environment, Gifted, Kindergarten, Learning Activities
PDF pending restorationAustin Independent School District, TX. Office of Research and Evaluation. – 1985
The document contains the annual reports (1983/84 and 1984/85) of the Austin (Texas) Independent School District's gifted and talented program. Major accomplishments of the first year were reorganization with the implementation of the AIM High program at the elementary level and an honors program at the secondary level; design and implementation…
Descriptors: Academically Gifted, Elementary Secondary Education, Ethnic Groups, Inservice Teacher Education
Download full textOstertag, Bruce A.; Baker, Ronald E. – 1984
A study was conducted to identify and describe the programs and services offered by California community colleges to meet the needs of learning disabled average (LDA) students. The survey of 106 California community colleges sought information on program characteristics, and on the identification and assessment methods employed by the colleges.…
Descriptors: Community Colleges, Diagnostic Tests, Educational Diagnosis, Handicap Identification
Sawyer, Robert N.; DeLong, Mark R. – Principal, 1986
Describes the purpose and operations of two Duke University programs for gifted students. The Talent Identification Program aids students in schools primarily within 16 states in the Southeast, Midwest, and Southwest. The Precollege Program involves middle and high school students in a Summer Residential Program. Seven references are appended. (IW)
Descriptors: Academically Gifted, Correspondence Study, Educational Innovation, Educational Opportunities
Monterey County Office of Education, Salinas, CA. – 1988
The document contains the proceedings of a February 1988, conference on alternative futures for rural special education. After a keynote address titled "Rural Is Where the Heart Is" by Phyllis Kaplan, the approximately 100 presentations focused on such topics as the following: work experience service delivery; needs based approach for…
Descriptors: Delivery Systems, Disabilities, Educational Methods, Educational Needs
Smith, Hyrum M.; Eckerson, Louise Omwake – Office of Education, US Department of Health, Education, and Welfare, 1963
Most counselors agree that all children could benefit from guidance during the elementary grades in school. Guidance for the gifted adolescent often comes too late to change his study habits or his educational plans; and, early recognition of and help for children with physical, social, and emotional difficulties might prevent delinquency, early…
Descriptors: Educational History, School Guidance, Elementary School Students, Educational Practices
