This bibliography contains annotations of more than eighty books, review-and-synthesis papers, research reports, evaluation studies, and state-of-the-art essays. Titles are listed alphabetically within one of the following five categories: (1) data-base reports, (2) review-and-synthesis papers, (3) evaluation methodology, (4) empirical studies…

The document contains 22 appendixes which were cross-referenced in the final report of a study on the University of the Pacific's interdisciplinary program called School of Health Professions (SHP). Items include the following: (1-A) obesity study guide; (1-B) diabetes mellitus study guide; (1-C) hypertension study guide; (2) identification and…

The Model 3 communication skills lexicon consists of three lists of words developed by the Southwest Regional Laboratory (SWRL) for use in communication skills instruction in K-6. This report documents the procedures followed in the specification and generation of the second component of the Model 3 communication skills lexicon, the general…

The addendum to the Denver Public Schools education plan, which was submitted to the Court on January 23, 1974, makes specific recommendations for elements of school activities outlined in the plan. The recommendations pertain to the philosophy; policy; the scope and sequence of poverty, cultural, language, mobility, and perceptual aspects;…

This study was designed to discover the extent to which school districts provided inservice education for their secondary school teachers of English from the fall of 1969 through the 1971-72 academic year, to determine if inservice consisted of continuous, process-oriented growth experiences structured primarily to benefit the teaching of English…

The Elementary and Secondary (ESEA) Title I project components for Hawaii's Maui District are evaluated in this document. The first section reviews the following: the reading resource rooms, the preschools, and the measurement of academic gain as shown by the Peabody Individual Achievement Test. The second section presents a school-by-school…

Describes the objectives, development, and implementation of a professional continuing education program for academic library personnel. The program is evaluated in terms of staff response to various activities, director support, cost considerations, and overall effectiveness. (CLB)

Cites the necessity of involving students in their own career decisions and shows how to accomplish articulation based on this philosophy. (SB)

Presented in a question and answer format, the article reports an interview with S. Stainack and W. Stainback, both professionals in the field of special education (specifically mental retardation), who answer seven questions on emerging trends in teacher training programs for the severely mentally retarded. (PHR)

Examines four categories of variables influencing the effectiveness of parent education programs for parents of gifted children: (1) content relevancy; (2) teaching techniques; (3) teacher characteristics; and (4) practical considerations. Makes specific suggestions to improve program effectiveness. Maintains that program planning should address…

This article explores common, recurrent themes in the development of our understanding of approaches to emotional and behavioral disorders. It identifies the following eternal verities: behavior can change, intervention is second to prevention, instructional reactions, transparency in communications, empathy and equity, boundaries and challenges,…

Relates the origin of the Russian regional education program entitled the "Program for the Development of the System of Education of Novgorod Oblast 1996-2000" outlining the stages, content, and principles of the program's creation. Focuses on municipal educational institutions and individualization of instruction. (CMK)

Discusses the groundwork and establishment of credibility needed to start a creative writing program: (1) writing, publishing, and involvement in the writing community; (2) designing courses that fit a variety of student needs and being prepared to teach evening classes; and (3) promoting the program. (VWC)

This paper describes seven ideas that would help a literacy program work well. Some examples are given to show how each idea could be used in different parts of a literacy program. Some questions are also listed that could stimulate discussion about each idea. The seven quality guidelines or ideas are as follows: (1) community focus--a good…

A basic in-service program for college faculty and specific commitments for colleges/universities in preparing personnel are discussed. Commitments to a career development process, personnel development for differentiated roles, changes in pre-service programs, and supportive services are vital. Modules for career education teacher preparation are…