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Wheeler, Patricia; Haertel, Geneva D. – 1993
This handbook addresses the complex and expanding vocabulary of performance assessment and measurement by providing a glossary of related terms and lists of resources for the student, practitioner, and policymaker. Performance assessment includes all forms of such assessment from multiple choice and paper-and-pencil tests to alternative…
Descriptors: Alternative Assessment, Definitions, Educational Assessment, Glossaries
Download full textYancey, Elizabeth – 1983
This pamphlet is designed as a resource to assist school administrators and directors of gifted and talented programs in their efforts to increase participation of minority students in such programs. It explores issues related to the current underrepresentation of minority students including statistics reflecting that underrepresentation;…
Descriptors: Change Strategies, Definitions, Elementary Secondary Education, Enrollment Trends
Hawaii State Dept. of Education, Honolulu. Office of Instructional Services. – 1982
Standards and guidelines are provided for school districts in Hawaii for identification of emotionally handicapped (EH) students, previously designated "seriously emotionally disturbed," and for developing educational programs to serve this population. Differentiation is made between the EH child, who requires special services for severe…
Descriptors: Definitions, Elementary Secondary Education, Eligibility, Emotional Disturbances
Seaman, Janet A. – 1986
The resource manual is intended to provide information for inservice training on current legislation, activities, and teaching techniques related to adapted physical education for California educators including special education teachers, resource specialists, and regular physical education teachers. The manual is divided into four modules. The…
Descriptors: Adapted Physical Education, Definitions, Disabilities, Elementary Secondary Education
Alberta Dept. of Education, Edmonton. Special Education Branch. – 1996
This resource guide offers suggestions and resources to help provide successful school experiences for students who are blind or visually impaired. Individual sections address: (1) the nature of visual impairment, the specific needs and expectations of students with visual impairment, and the educational implications of visual impairment; (2)…
Descriptors: Assistive Devices (for Disabled), Blindness, Definitions, Educational Media
Illinois Univ., Champaign. – 1984
This guide is designed to help home economics teachers in Illinois to become more informed about computers and how they can be used in the classroom. The guide consists of six sections. The first two sections discuss educational uses of computers and factors to consider in selecting a computer for vocational and practical arts education. The third…
Descriptors: Check Lists, Classroom Techniques, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Software
Missouri State Dept. of Elementary and Secondary Education, Jefferson City. – 1998
This resource guide provides information on organizations, publications, legislation, and other resources relating to autism. Sections include: (1) commonly used disability acronyms and definitions; (2) the educational definition of autism; (3) the medical definition of autism; (4) special education offices and special services of the Missouri…
Descriptors: Advocacy, Agency Cooperation, Assistive Devices (for Disabled), Auditory Perception
