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Doll, Beth; Doll, Carol – 1997
This resource shows librarians and mental health professionals how to use the power of books as therapy when working with children and young adults. After defining "bibliotherapy," the book considers what skills and competencies are needed to qualify an individual to be a bibliotherapist. It then explores how bibliotherapy can be used to meet the…
Descriptors: Behavior Development, Bibliotherapy, Childhood Needs, Cooperative Programs
Berger, Allen – 1998
This handbook, a companion to the revised vision of the "Standards for Reading Professionals" (1998), published by the International Reading Association (IRA), provides vital information to those preparing programs for any or all of the three kinds of reading professionals: reading specialists, reading coordinators (including consultants…
Descriptors: Academic Standards, Accreditation (Institutions), Elementary Secondary Education, Knowledge Base for Teaching
Potter, Rosemary Lee – Teacher, 1979
A dozen TV-related activities are suggested for parents for use with their children during summer vacation, to reinforce skills in reading, writing, listening, planning, and following directions. (Author/SJL)
Descriptors: Elementary Education, Guidelines, Language Arts, Learning Activities
Pennsylvania State Dept. of Education, Harrisburg. Div. of Arts and Sciences. – 1984
This document provides information about Science Unlimited (SU), the elementary school science effort of the Pennsylvania Department of Education. (The philosophy and characteristics of SU continue the earlier Pennsylvania science program effort entitled Investigative Science in Elementary Education.) The document includes: (1) a list of SU…
Descriptors: Cognitive Development, Educational Objectives, Elementary Education, Elementary School Science
Marrapodi, Maryann – 1984
This guide is a selected list of 25 software packages and 15 books about educational computing. It is the first step in guiding librarians, teachers, tutors, and other literacy providers to choose the best and most appropriate software for use by their students and staff. Software is divided by these topics: problem-solving software, tool programs…
Descriptors: Adult Basic Education, Adult Programs, Books, Computer Literacy
Korcheck, Stephanie A., Ed. – 1987
This document presents brief descriptions of successful approaches that states, local school districts, and individual schools have taken to incorporate and/or expand the teaching of basic competencies. Two presentations made at the Southern Regional Education Board's meeting on "Strengthening the Academic Preparation of Vocational Students"…
Descriptors: Academic Education, Basic Skills, Demonstration Programs, Educational Change
Hughes, Selma; Brewer, Jeanne – 1985
The paper provides an overview of issues in postsecondary education programing for adults and adolescents with learning disabilities. Information provided is derived from a literature review and research and clinical experience. Definitional distinctions between learning disabled (LD) and underachieving students are noted and characteristics (both…
Descriptors: Language Acquisition, Learning Disabilities, Postsecondary Education, Program Development
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Miller, Elizabeth D. – Teaching Children Mathematics, 1996
Describes a program to encourage students in grades one through three to draw illustrations for word problems and then use the pictures to help solve the problems. (MKR)
Descriptors: Demonstration Programs, Freehand Drawing, Mathematics Instruction, Primary Education
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Matthias, Margaret, Ed.; Gulley, Beverly, Ed. – 1995
Designed for administrators, educators, and people interested in children's learning, this book explores ways to reawaken parents' understanding of their role as their children's first teachers. The volume is divided into four major sections. Part 1, which provides a background and rationale for developing intergenerational programming in support…
Descriptors: Cultural Pluralism, Educational Change, Educational Needs, Family Influence
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Cusumano, Dale Lynn – Behavior Analyst Today, 2007
Presented here is an overview of Curriculum Based Measurement (CBM)--a standardized process of obtaining data regarding a student's acquisition of skills in reading, writing, math, and spelling. A review of research that has utilized CBM in its efforts to define effective teaching strategies also is offered. Overall, the goal of this discussion is…
Descriptors: Teacher Effectiveness, Curriculum Based Assessment, Program Effectiveness, Teaching Methods
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Criscuolo, Nicholas P. – Catalyst for Change, 1985
Describes a successful volunteer tutorial reading program, developed by the New Haven, Connecticut, school system, that provides disabled readers with assistance from volunteer tutors. Includes a list of seven caveats to consider when developing a volunteer program. (MD)
Descriptors: Elementary Secondary Education, Program Development, Reading, Reading Achievement
Illinois State Library Special Report Series, 1995
A variety of articles about family literacy efforts in Illinois is provided in this special report prepared by the Illinois State Library, intended for librarians, adult educators, teachers, and family literacy practitioners. Articles contained in the report are: "Family Literacy: A Definition" (Cyndy Colletti); "Why We Need Family…
Descriptors: Community Programs, Family Literacy, Financial Support, Hispanic Americans
Dresner, Tobe I. – Elementary English, 1975
Descriptors: Bibliotherapy, Elementary Education, Fantasy, Language Arts
Sager, Carol – Elementary English, 1975
Descriptors: Course Objectives, Elementary Education, Individualized Instruction, Learning Activities
Shaughnessy, Michael F.; And Others – 1994
This paper discusses the relationship of reading and television and describes a "critical viewing skills" program ("Spudbuster") for combatting the effects of prolonged TV watching. The paper enumerates helpful suggestions for both parents and teachers to ensure that children's television watching is not excessive and that what…
Descriptors: Critical Viewing, Elementary Education, Elementary School Students, Mass Media Use
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