The manual provides guidelines for Georgia teachers of visually impaired students. Eight topics are examined (sample subtopics in parentheses): definitions; eligibility criteria; due process; program organization (organization and administration, delivery models, personnel, teacher competencies); instructional programs (assessment chart, special…

This inventory of 75 English language training facilities in Canadian colleges and universities was compiled to assist the Canadian International Development Agency (CIDA) in identifying suitable sources of English language support for trainees in its projects. No evaluation of programs is implied. Program entries are presented by province and…

This catalog lists research reports, research notes, and other publications available from the College Board's website. The catalog briefly describes research publications available free of charge. Introduced in 1981, the Research Report series includes studies and reviews in areas such as college admission, special populations, subgroup…

Pennsylvania's alternative education programs for youths with disciplinary problems have increased three-fold in the last five years. This publication includes descriptions of 36 such programs, chosen to be representative of the variety of programs operating in the state's schools. Each program description identifies the district, coordinator,…

The guidelines are designed to help Oklahoma school administrators, counselors, teachers, and parents better understand learning disabilities. Following an excerpt from the Federal Register regarding evaluation of learning disabled (LD) students, the following three topics are addressed: (1) the referral process (pre-refereal and formal referral);…

A survey of 43 intensive English-as-a-Second-Language programs in higher education institutions resulted in a scheme for classifying innovative policies and practices in these categories: curriculum development; personnel; technology; policy and planning; community and campus liaison; faculty development; student placement and evaluation;…

Intended for parents of exceptional children in Alaska, this booklet briefly defines the handicapping conditions that make a child exceptional and then describes programs in Alaska available to parents and their exceptional children. The Child Find program, which identifies exceptional children and ensures that they receive appropriate educational…

The directory, 80% of which consists of appendixes, is a compilation of information concerning secondary programs for the emotionally disturbed, based on replies to a National Association of State Directors of Special Education national survey. The principal section reports summary data relating to terminology and definition, prevalence, services…

This publication lists information about the Advanced Placement Acceptance policies of institutions of higher education in Missouri. With colleges and universities listed alphabetically, the document serves as a guide to high school students who can determine the scores required on the Advanced Placement Examinations of the College Entrance…

The guide presents descriptions of 65 unique or exemplary special education programs in California, Colorado, Kansas, Montana, New Mexico, Utah, and Washington. Programs were identified through a peer nomination process. Entries include information on project title, target population, project description, process for evaluation or analysis and…

Examines residential school placement patterns for students from deaf- and hearing-parented families, provides directory listings of U.S. and Canadian schools and programs for children with deafness or hearing impairments, and provides a list of postsecondary programs with supportive services specifically for individuals with deafness. (CR)

The representative listing of inservice and classroom instructional materials reflects the increasing attention given to the implementation of the Education for All Handicapped Children Act, P.L. 94-142. Emphasis is placed upon existing commercial and noncommerical products whose objectives focus on the following: development of the individualized…

A report on tests used by California undergraduate institutions and by graduate and professional schools is presented by the California Postsecondary Education Commission. Information is provided on five tests used by undergraduate colleges: the Preliminary Scholastic Aptitude Test/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test, the Scholastic…

Information is presented on internships in the Washington, D.C., area that enable students to explore the effects of technology and science on society. Science and engineering student interns work in nonlaboratory environments, and nontechnical students may work in issue areas and newly emerging public policy challenges. The directory includes…