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Foster, Joanne – Parenting for High Potential, 2014
In this article, the author presents pointers for--and perspectives on--pathways to productivity. The following pathways are presented and described: (1) Planning and Preparation; (2) Proper Programming; (3) Play; (4) Pay Attention; (5) Possible Problems; and (6) Practice and Persistence.
Descriptors: Productivity, Program Development, Program Implementation, Attention
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Landreth, Garry L.; Ray, Dee C.; Bratton, Sue C. – Psychology in the Schools, 2009
Because the child's world is a world of action and activity, play therapy provides the psychologist in elementary-school settings with an opportunity to enter the child's world. In the play therapy relationship, toys are like the child's words and play is the child's language. Therefore, children play out their problems, experiences, concerns, and…
Descriptors: Play, School Psychologists, Effect Size, Therapy
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Hansen, Laurie – Young Children, 2008
The author describes a parent art program, how it works, and ways to implement it. She emphasizes the strengths of parent programs as a way to support and enrich existing arts education, not as a replacement. Hansen describes the art kit--the adult's teaching resource--and the basic four-part process: presentation, demonstration, an art activity,…
Descriptors: Art Education, Parent Participation, Enrichment Activities, Visual Arts
Raps, Marvin A. – Exceptional Parent, 1985
A respite care program in New Jersey provides 50 families of mentally alert severely disabled adults with periodic relief. The program, which featured recreational and social activities, promotes the mental health of parents and families. (CL)
Descriptors: Adults, Family Programs, Program Development, Respite Care
Besnoy, Kevin – Gifted Child Today, 2005
An appropriate education is one that identifies students' educational needs and then provides a curriculum that addresses those needs (Benbow & Stanley, 1996). All students, even those identified as gifted, deserve a personalized education. However, many educators outside gifted education believe that "giftedness" is a fancy label and that gifted…
Descriptors: Public Relations, Academically Gifted, Advocacy, Educational Finance
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Lefstein, Leah M. – PTA Today, 1986
The Center for Early Adolescence at the University of North Carolina polled 20,000 professionals, agencies, and organizations that serve youths. The types of services offered by the most effective programs for 10-15 year olds are described. A step-by-step process for setting up after school programs is presented. (MT)
Descriptors: Adolescents, After School Programs, Elementary Secondary Education, Preadolescents
Cobb, Polyxane S. – Exceptional Parent, 1987
Designed for parents who wish to develop local respite care services for families with disabled children, this primer outlines strategies for: evaluating current available services and programs; pulling people together; conducting a needs assessment; raising money; and writing a proposal. (CB)
Descriptors: Children, Coping, Disabilities, Needs Assessment
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Andrews, Vicki – PTA Today, 1987
Steps for developing an effective school-business relationship include: meeting with the school principal; determining what kind of support is wanted; appointing a volunteer coordinator; understanding business operations; and setting up an evaluation process. Ideas for school-business partnerships include sponsoring an awards program, work…
Descriptors: Cooperative Programs, Elementary Secondary Education, Parent Role, Program Development
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Evans, Susan S. – Teaching Exceptional Children, 1989
An ecological survey is used to collect information about a wide range of variables that can influence a student's problem behavior. The survey enables teachers and parents to identify the settings and conditions in which behaviors are displayed, in order to develop an appropriate behavior change program. (JDD)
Descriptors: Behavior Modification, Disabilities, Ecological Factors, Elementary Secondary Education
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Head, D. N.; And Others – Journal of Visual Impairment and Blindness, 1990
The article reviews the literature on growth and development, home environmental measures, and their interrelationships with children who are visually impaired. Noted are measures which can aid parents and educators in determining the form that early intervention strategies should take. (Author/DB)
Descriptors: Child Development, Early Intervention, Family Environment, Measures (Individuals)
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Keyes, Maureen W.; Owens-Johnson, Laura – Intervention in School and Clinic, 2003
This article outlines person centered planning (PCP) methods to assist in the review and revision of Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) for students with disabilities. Two methods of PCP are explained and illustrated with case studies. The article describes uses of PCP methods for IEPs and concludes by suggesting ways that PCP methods may…
Descriptors: Case Studies, Disabilities, Elementary Secondary Education, Individualized Education Programs
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Horgan, Karin – PTA Today, 1992
Describes the environmental activities of two PTA members, noting the responsibility and power of the PTA to join their environmental efforts. The article discusses the PTA's leadership role and provides a sample of ideas for ways children and PTAs can help save the environment. (SM)
Descriptors: Conservation (Environment), Ecology, Elementary Secondary Education, Parent Responsibility
Meriweather, Suzanne; Karnes, Frances A. – Gifted Child Today (GCT), 1988
The experience of the University of Southern Mississippi in sponsoring "The Parenting the Gifted Children Conference" is described. Discussed are needs assessment, conference format, selection of speakers, budget, public relations, conference evaluation, and physical facilities. Included are a sample evaluation form, a conference…
Descriptors: Elementary Secondary Education, Gifted, Models, Parent Conferences
Ness, Beverly – Gifted Child Today (GCT), 1988
This reprinted 1979 article presents 11 steps in establishing a course for parents of gifted children and offers suggestions on operationalizing the course plan. A model 10-week course is described that covers the overall scope of gifted education, including identification procedures, characteristics, parenting techniques, programs, curricular…
Descriptors: Ability Identification, Curriculum Design, Elementary Secondary Education, Gifted
Klein, Stanley D., Ed. – Exceptional Parent, 1989
This editorial describes the role of early intervention programs in helping children with disabilities, focusing on parents' and infants' needs, the Family Service Plan, and the role of case managers. The editorial cautions that: early intervention's effectiveness is unproven, early is not always better, and more is not always better. (JDD)
Descriptors: Childhood Needs, Disabilities, Family Role, Intervention
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