There is a public health epidemic in adolescents' use of Electronic Nicotine Delivery Systems (ENDSs), also known as electronic cigarettes, vaping products, or JUULs. However, little is known about the level of knowledge school staff have about ENDS. The purpose of this study is to examine outcomes of a nurse-led educational intervention designed…

Several recent studies have shown that children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) are less physically active than their typically developing peers and are thus at risk of health problems associated with inactivity (e.g., obesity or diabetes). There is a need to examine the effectiveness of interventions such as swimming that are aimed at…

Evidence-based and highly effective, "coaching" helps early childhood practitioners support other professionals and families as they enhance existing knowledge, develop new skills, and promote healthy development of young children. This hands-on guide shows professionals how to conduct skillful coaching in any setting--home, school, or community.…

Three approaches to teacher development are: (1) attempts to construct a developmental theory; (2) efforts to apply existing developmental theories; and (3) inservice practices justified in developmental terms. Goals and strategies are connected with different uses of the term "development" in teacher education. Associated with efforts…

This conference program includes explanatory material and reprints 15 of the 43 papers presented in conference sessions. In addition to Rheta De Vries' keynote address--"Can Research Help Teachers Teach?"--research reports are published from four interest session tracks. Papers from the health/handicap track include Patricia Hutinger's…