Presented are duplications of the responses given by Avocational Counseling for the Elderly (Milwaukee, Wisconsin) as part of a project to collect, share, and compile information about, and techniques in the operation of 18 community action models for recreation services to the disabled. Model programs are categorized as consumer, client…

A program of career education for exceptional students in the leisure occupations is described. It is explained that the book is designed for regular and special class teachers. Chapters one and two present information on career education principles and implementation. Chapters three through five deal with practical teaching concerns. Behavioral…

Described is a preschool program designed to provide early intervention in special education for severely handicapped children, which is noted to have been expanded to include children with severe behavioral disturbances and cognitive and developmental disabilities. The program is reported to serve nine children for 3 hours daily five days a week,…

The Computerized Decision Development System (DEDEV) is designed to foster decision-making competency in individuals through a two stage process: (1) providing information about scientific decision-making, and (2) providing experience with use of information in "meaty" problems by computerized gaming and simulation. This manual presents the 14…

The general professional preparation of competent primary-grade teachers, as well as the mathematical component of the teacher education program, are discussed. Overall goals, mathematical content, courses, methodological concerns, and teacher competencies are detailed. (MNS)

The "Model Secondary (6-12) Plan for Reading Intervention and Development" has been designed to meet the cognitive needs of middle school through high school students whose reading performance ranges from those significantly below expectation through those reading at or above grade level. The reading needs of the population of students in need of…

The guide gives information necessary to apply for federal funds administered by the Department of Education (ED). For each ED program, program title, authorizing legislation, eligible applicants, and contact information are provided. (SK)

This guide provides information about the various college student loan programs that exist and are available for use within North Carolina. Listed are specific programs that are available from the Federal, State, and private sectors. When possible, the following information is provided with each program: (1) eligibility requirements; (2) the…

This document provides an overview of Peace Corps water and sanitation activities, five case studies (Thailand, Yemen, Paraguay, Sierra Leone, and Togo), programming guidelines, and training information. Each case study includes: (1) background information on the country's geography, population, and economics; (2) information on the country's…

This guide was prepared to help individuals become more informed and more efficient consumers of energy. The guide lists agencies and organizations which provide useful information on everything from household energy-saving tips to energy conservation projects sponsored by local community groups. Section 1 highlights many of the agencies and…

This monograph provides a framework for biology teachers who are rethinking and redesigning their programs. The major focus is on the human ecology perspective in biology programs. The first chapter attempts to define and clarify human ecology through historical review. The second chapter provides support, based on a survey of citizens…

This manual describes the methods and procedures which Project Skill has developed since its beginning in 1974 and provides a sourcebook of ideas for those who might be interested in adapting a program designed to expand the employment opportunities of the handicapped in the civil service system. The first of the five sections in the document…

Guidelines are provided for implementing the modular Voter Education, Registration, Community Action Program (VERCAP) in high schools. VERCAP was developed in 1976 by the National Association of Secondary School Principals. The purposes of VERCAP are to help students become informed, active citizens who can understand the mechanics of registering…

Presented is a compilation of materials describing the Alternative School of Alachua County, Florida, a special day school which serves 85 severely emotionally disturbed adolescents in grades 6 to 12. Included are brief sections covering the following topics: a description of the school in the form of an introductory letter which is given out to…

Information for college faculty members provided by this handbook on computer assisted instruction (CAI) includes (1) CAI sites to visit, (2) a reading list, (3) CAI related organizations, (4) courseware sources, (5) CAI conference calendar, 1977-78, and (6) resource persons in a variety of disciplines. Appended is a catalog of CAI courseware…