The bibliography of 90 items lists books and journal articles for professionals and parents on the topic of integration of early intervention programs. The list encompasses publications on program models, parental expectations, financial concerns, effects on development of handicapped and nonhandicapped children, social behavior, and educational…

The booklet describes seven assessment instruments that may be helpful in planning educational programs for mildly educationally handicapped secondary students. Each instrument is outlined in terms of ordering information, target population, areas assessed, materials included, time required for administration, group size, format and…

This bibliography of selected resources was compiled to provide valuable information for persons involved in planning parent programs in sexuality education. Names and addresses of three sources for additional information and resources are also provided. Citations in the bibliography are organized under Books and Related Materials (38 references)…

The paper recommends that young children with disabilities be placed in preschool classes with normally developing children whenever possible. Significant benefits are cited in the areas of social, emotional, and communication development when children with handicapping conditions are educated in settings with their nonhandicapped peers. Four…

Provides an annotated 44-item bibliography for educators who want to increase their knowledge of alcohol and other drugs and to devise prevention measures for schools and classrooms. General information and autobiographical texts are included. Also included are texts that provide specific directions for preventing alcohol and drug abuse. (BJV)

The Australian Language Levels (ALL) Project, begun in 1985 to develop an organizational framework and curriculum guidelines for language instruction in elementary and secondary education, offers a coherent model for curriculum design drawing on recent research on teaching and learning. The first volume in the four-volume series outlines the…

The literature review presented here was conducted to investigate various types of differentiation in programs for academically gifted elementary school students. For the purpose of the review, the term "academically gifted" refers to students with high general intellectual ability; no speciic level of intelligence is implied. Following…

This Spanish-language guide presents an anti-bias, multicultural approach to family day care. Part A provides a rationale for such an approach. Subsections of this part concern: (1) family day care as a site for the transmission of bias; (2) characteristics of an anti-bias, multicultural approach; (3) language and stereotypes; (4) developmental…

Guidelines are offered to ensure a stimulating and challenging learning environment for gifted learners. Curriculum modifications are suggested in the areas of: (1) content (complexity, abstractness, and variety; organization; purpose and choice; interaction with peers; focus on issues, themes, or questions; and role of methodologist,…

This bibliography of child abuse and neglect resources was developed for use by school district administrative and educational staff to enhance their child abuse prevention programs or to assist in creating new programs. Some sections will also be useful in extending programs to the community. Citations are organized into four chapters. Chapter 1,…

Intended for researchers, teachers, and administrators, this bibliography covers much of the literature concerned with visual art education and samples materials from the related areas of visual perception, creativity, art therapy, leisure research, and space planning. (Author/SJL)

Designed to be used with the Association of Research Libraries (ARL) "Preservation Planning Program Manual," this notebook provides access to background and technical information needed for planning and carrying out a variety of preservation programs and activities. Its contents, all drawn from the body of preservation literature…

Children's emotional responses to films are the focus of the four articles in this issue designed for media specialists and educators. Following an editorial discussing the responsibilities of media as put forth by Bruno Bettleheim, the first article presents a methodology and rationale for using story films to encourage children's exploration of…

This guide outlines the suggested program for 1988 for the Texas Reading Club, an activity sponsored cooperatively by local libraries and the Texas State Library to encourage children and their parents to read and use the library. The general theme, "Trailblazers, Stargazers," focuses on people who do new things, go new places,…

This guide offers suggestions for in-library, community, and school program promotion and activities, including specific ideas for the 1984 theme, "Hats Off to Children." It is intended for libraries participating in the Wisconsin Summer Library Program, which promotes summer use of the library by children, familiarizes them with public…