Described is an open classroom program for 48 3- to 7- year old orthopedically handicapped, trainable mentally retarded, or educationally handicapped children. (DB)

The article describes the program for gifted children in English primary and infant schools. Attitudes toward early identification, both pro and con, are reported for several school administrators. (SBH)

A close-up view of the Parent Child Training Center in Robbinsdale, Minnesota, one of a growing number of early childhood and family education programs in the state. (Author/MP)

Described are projected educational programs for children aged 6 and under, with implications for handicapped child education. The author's premise is that all children need to understand themselves and their world in order to understand those similar and dissimilar to them; how different children gain this understanding may differ. Educational…

In a collection of seven essays, the authors explain some of the problems in developing outreach programs for handicapped children and offer examples, from their own programs, of successful efforts. Included are entries on the development of replicable products in the Chapel Hill Project (A. Sanford), target audiences among Head Start Programs (C.…

The conference reports on early education of handicapped children includes nine major papers on aspects of early childhood education. First explained is the objective of the Bureau of Education for the Handicapped during the 1970's, followed by a paper that emphasizes the need for help for the child who has suffered early developmental disruption.…

Provides an update on what has happened in family day care in New York City since 1974. The pros and cons of this type of day care and prospects for the future are discussed. (Author/MP)

The paper outlines the program of services provided by a multidisciplinary professional team for the neurologically disordered child from preschool to young adulthood. Noted among the services offered are the following: an infant stimulation program, preschool prep program, group sensory integration program, special educational assistance, summer…

This catalog is composed of brief descriptions of, and extensive indexes to, federal programs that provide educational benefits to the American public. It includes programs administered by the U.S. Office of Education as well as those administered by other federal agencies. The federal education assistance programs are aimed at all educational…

Describes a comprehensive Early Childhood Services program recently introduced in the educational system of Canada's Alberta Province. The aims of this program are to foster child development, parent participation, and community involvement. Health and hygiene services are incorporated in the program along with social welfare and educational…

This directory reviews 26 diagnostic-prescriptive mathematics programs. Twelve of the programs are complete mathematics programs; the remaining fourteen are supplementary programs. The programs are designed for use in one or a combination of grade levels from pre-kindergarten through grade twelve in addition to one program designed for adults.…

The primary aim of the creative dramatics program detailed in this handbook is to give teachers a new teaching tool. Participants in the 45 staff development workshops during eight years have been classroom teachers, reading teachers, teachers from Head Start, teachers of special education and mathematics, resource teachers, librarians, and…

School psychologists should play a critical role in determining the policy implications of effective early childhood education and development programs. The tools of knowledge they use are: (1) human growth and development, learning, and program impact; (2) effects of programs on children; and (3) program implementation at the local level. (Author)

Contents include 108 abstracts with descriptive terms which consider program descriptions, curriculum information, and research reports on preschool and early childhood education and handicapped children. Information is provided on how to use the material and how to obtain either the entire document or specific items within it. An author and…

This directory lists programs which specialize in providing some form of home-based family-focused child development training for parents, parent educators, agencies, professionals, adolescents, and others. These programs were identified as possible supplements or complements to the training offered by the six regional federally funded Home Start…