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Hartmann, Elizabeth – National Consortium on Deaf-Blindness, 2011
It is essential that children who are deaf-blind have learning experiences that improve their quality of life. Unfortunately, even when educational teams work together to create individualized education programs, these students do not always have full and equal opportunities to learn. This issue of "Practice Perspectives" describes the basics of…
Descriptors: Learning Theories, Blindness, Individualized Education Programs, Deaf Blind
Tingey, Carol – Exceptional Parent, 1989
Early intervention programs are very diverse in clientele served, ages served, staffing, focus of services, location of service, length of service, agencies responsible, and funding. The Early Intervention Research Institute at Utah State University is investigating the efficacy of early intervention programs; 13 of its ongoing longitudinal…
Descriptors: Disabilities, Educational Practices, Intervention, Longitudinal Studies
Barbara Bush Foundation for Family Literacy, Washington, DC. – 1989
This handbook presents annotated "snapshots" of 10 innovative family literacy programs, almost all of which were begun by an individual with a vision of a new way to solve a demanding educational problem. Profiles depict, in terms of background, characteristics, evidence of success, and advice to policymakers and practitioners, the: (1)…
Descriptors: Adult Literacy, Educational Innovation, Educational Needs, Educational Policy
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Good, Jennifer; Miller, Vikki; Gassenheimer, Cathy – Journal of Educational Research & Policy Studies, 2004
Professional development practices in schools have been changing recently, particularly with the mandates regarding professional development through No Child Left Behind. In 2001, the National Staff Development Council revised its standards of professional development to shift thinking in this area and reflect the changing needs of schools,…
Descriptors: Federal Legislation, Professional Development, Standard Setting, Policy Formation
Leppert, Mary; Leppert, Michael – 2001
This almanac is intended for parents who are considering home schooling or who are already home schooling and want to expand and obtain more resources, and for non-home-schooling parents who want educational resources to supplement their child's education at home. Part 1 of the almanac presents background information into what home schooling is…
Descriptors: College Admission, Curriculum, Educational Practices, Educational Resources