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Cowen, Emory L.; And Others – 1975
This book provides the reader with the concepts underlying the Primary Mental Health Project (PMHP), which was developed and tested in the Rochester, New York area during the last 17 years. The book also describes emerging new roles for school mental health professionals and training methods for nonprofessional child aides. It explains how the…
Descriptors: Behavior, Elementary Education, Emotional Disturbances, Handicapped Children
Walberg, Herbert J., Ed.; Reyes, Olga, Ed.; Weissberg, Roger P., Ed. – 1997
This volume exemplifies the overall interdisciplinary, multiprofessional view of the problems and potential of urban children and youth. The contributors were encouraged to identify current problems and better solutions. Contributions are grouped into sections on families, schools, and health. The following chapters are included: (1) "Introduction…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Black Students, Child Development, Disadvantaged Youth
Carr-Hill, Roy; Katabaro, Kamugisha Joviter; Katahoire, Anne Ruhweza; Oulai, Dramane – 2002
This book examines the impact of HIV/AIDS on education in sub-Saharan African countries. It looks at the situation at both macro and micro levels and emphasizes the need to react quickly and to institutionalize the response of education systems to the negative consequences of the pandemic. Drawing on studies of a few countries in sub-Saharan…
Descriptors: Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome, Child Health, Diseases, Educational Policy
Warner, David C., Ed. – 1977
The social programs of the Kennedy and Johnson Administrations which were designed to extend basic rights to all citizens and to develop new social rights for those in need are examined in this book of papers presented at a conference. The initiation and development of the various programs are described and analyzed by scholars and policy makers.…
Descriptors: Civil Liberties, Employment Programs, Equal Education, Equal Opportunities (Jobs)
Gordon, Ira J., Ed. – 1972
This volume, a compilation of essays and state-of-the-art reviews, re-evaluates the progress and current practices in early childhood education. Topics include some of the issues, problems and implications of developmental theory applied to preschool education; historical antecedents for early education; malnutrition and behavioral development;…
Descriptors: Behavior Development, Child Development, Cultural Differences, Developmental Psychology
Alvarez, Rodolfo, Ed. – 1975
Three empirical research-based chapters comprise this monograph. Each chapter attempts to analyze the problem addressed in such a manner that readers themselves may be induced to innovate solutions. The thrust of the monograph is to engage its audience in a collective positive spirit of innovation for the benefit of institutions that wish to…
Descriptors: Community Services, Cubans, Delivery Systems, Diagnostic Tests
Anderson, C. L.; Creswell, William H. – 1976
This text provides core subject matter relating to health services, health education, and healthful living for teachers, health educators, school nurses, administrators, and any others who have a role in the school health program. Its six parts focus on the what, how, and why of a functional school health program today. To start, the history of…
Descriptors: Ancillary School Services, Books, Elementary Secondary Education, First Aid
Jordon, Dixie – 2001
This handbook discusses different types of disorders, mental health services, and school services. The first section highlights the importance of parental advocacy and family support networks. This is followed by a discussion of the plight of parents who have a child with an emotional or behavioral disorder and the perspective of a child with…
Descriptors: Adolescents, Behavior Disorders, Child Advocacy, Children
Thoreson, Richard W., Ed.; Hosokawa, Elizabeth P., Ed. – 1984
The promotion of employee assistance programs (EAP) in higher education is considered in 24 chapters, with an emphasis on enhancing resources and the academic environment for faculty and staff. Seven topical areas are addressed: history of EAP; characteristics of higher education; alcoholism and other risks in the academic life-style; EAP models…
Descriptors: Alcoholism, Clinical Diagnosis, College Faculty, Emotional Problems
Mellor, Elizabeth J. – 1990
This book presents an overview of the health, education, and care services for young children in Australia in the past 100 years. The book explores how overseas developments, changing values, economic forces, and local conditions shaped and continue to shape the services provided for young children. Chapters in part 1 cover the late 1800s. Chapter…
Descriptors: Boarding Homes, Child Advocacy, Child Health, Child Welfare
Braaten, Sheldon L., Ed.; And Others – 1989
This collection of 10 author-contributed papers addresses various aspects of programming for students with behavioral disorders. Papers have the following titles and authors: (1) "Teacher Ratings of School Survival Skills and Setting Demands" (Bill Bursuck et al.); (2) "Toward Least Restrictive Curriculum for Behaviorally Disordered Adolescents"…
Descriptors: Agency Cooperation, Basic Skills, Behavior Disorders, Curriculum Development
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Solloway, Michele R., Ed.; Budetti, Peter P., Ed. – 1995
This report presents findings of a George Washington University Center for Health Policy Research (CHPR) multi-year project to conduct analytical studies on the financing, delivery, and cost effectiveness of child health supervision services. Against a backdrop of decline in private sector coverage for children, a growing number of children living…
Descriptors: Access to Health Care, Adolescents, Case Studies, Child Health
Miller, Samuel O., Ed.; And Others – 1982
This monograph contains articles on mental health needs, experiences, and preventive social work programs in ethnic minority communities. An overview by Gwenelle Styles O'Neal reviews factors that influence the mental health of ethnic minorities and explores family and community support networks for alleviating stress. Susan Bellinger examines…
Descriptors: Child Welfare, Cultural Influences, Curriculum Development, Ethnic Groups
Eck, Norman K. – 1982
Written specifically for Navajo junior high through college students, but also serving those interested in modern reservation developments and processs, the third volume of a curricular series on Navajo history provides a synthesis of data and pictorial records on current events in the areas of Navajo government, economic development, and health.…
Descriptors: Administrative Organization, American Indian History, American Indian Reservations, American Indians
Academic Therapy Publications, Novato, CA. – 1993
This directory lists, by state, facilities and services for children, adolescents, and adults with learning disabilities. Facilities and services include summer camps, college programs, day and residential schools, diagnostic services, behavioral development services, educational therapy, consulting seminars, guidance and mental health services,…
Descriptors: Adults, Behavior Change, Career Counseling, Children
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