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Ferguson, Roy, Ed.; And Others – 1993
This book provides a comprehensive analysis of the child and youth care field in Canada. It covers a spectrum of key concerns within the field of child and youth care, and presents an analysis that spans a variety of program areas. The 12 chapters in the book are: (1) "The Scope of Child and Youth Care in Canada" (Roy Ferguson and…
Descriptors: Adolescents, Ancillary School Services, Child Health, Children
Download full textLeahy, Cynthia; Rarig, Monica; Chambliss, Catherine – 2000
This paper describes and evaluates a gymnastic program for children (ages 4-9) with autism and related developmental disorders. An introductory section reviews the literature on characteristics of children with autism and discusses how traditional education is inadequate for such children. Review of the literature on effective interventions notes…
Descriptors: Adapted Physical Education, Developmental Disabilities, Elementary Education, Gymnastics
Boss, Suzie – Northwest Education, 2002
Research suggests that after-school programs reduce juvenile crime and risky behavior; increase confidence, academic performance, and social skills; and build positive adult-child and home-school relationships. The need for supervised after-school activities, especially in poor neighborhoods; the characteristics of successful programs; and the…
Descriptors: Adult Child Relationship, After School Programs, Delinquency Prevention, Disadvantaged Youth
Stroul, Beth A.; Friedman, Robert M. – 1986
This monograph explores the development of comprehensive systems of care for severely emotionally disturbed children and adolescents. It is intended as a technical assistance tool for states and communities interested in improving services and as a review of the state of the art for developing systems of care. A generic model of a system of care…
Descriptors: Adolescents, Children, Delivery Systems, Educational Practices
Fashola, Olatokunbo S. – 1998
This report identifies and reviews 34 programs that have been used as after-school programs by schools or communities, including extended-day programs and some supplemental school programs that have potential for after-school use. Five categories of programs are reviewed: (1) language arts after-school programs; (2) study skills programs; (3)…
Descriptors: After School Programs, Community Programs, Cultural Awareness, Elementary Secondary Education
Peer reviewedPellegrini, A. D.; Smith, Peter K. – Review of Educational Research, 1993
Empirical research on the role of school recess is reviewed. Effects of child-level and school-level variables on recess behavior and the impact of recess on classroom behavior and social and cognitive competence are discussed. It is concluded that recess has important educational and developmental implications. (SLD)
Descriptors: Age Differences, Behavior Patterns, Child Development, Cognitive Development
Agria, Mary A. – 1981
Despite all the optimistic discussions of a rural renaissance and a significant population turnaround favoring growth in rural communities, rural areas are still experiencing a lack of essential services in virtually every area important to quality of life for rural residents. Included among the areas in which a need for improved rural support…
Descriptors: Communications, Community Centers, Construction Needs, Day Care
