The trainer's manual was written for use with teachers in the field and provides guides for teaching a mini-course in developing individualized learning activities for students with learning disabilities. There are four sessions outlined, each having an overview of the goals, activities, materials, and time for the session; an outline of topic to…

This report describes in detail the health services of three Philadelphia programs which have mandated such services (Original Follow Through, Get Set Day Care, and Prekindergarten Head Start). It also highlights the services provided in the other eight early childhood programs in the Philadelphia school district (Child Care, Durham Child…

SIXTY-NINE MEXICAN AND NEGRO PRESCHOOL CHILDREN RANGING IN AGE FROM 5 TO 7 YEARS TOOK PART IN A STUDY TO FIND OUT IF MATERIAL REWARDS GIVEN TO HEAD START CHILDREN WOULD AFFECT THE ATTITUDES OF MOTHERS AND TEACHERS TOWARDS THE CHILDREN. BOTH MOTHERS AND TEACHERS RATED THE CHILDREN ON THE HEAD START SOCIAL BEHAVIOR INVENTORY, AND MOTHERS ALSO…

The proposed supplemental reading program (separate from the basic reading program) is designed to assist the Indian child to master basic reading skills early. Materials should be selected which relate to concepts and things with which the Indian child can identify, thus expanding his world and views gradually. Supplemental reading sessions…

UNDER THE DIRECTION OF THE HISTORICAL EVALUATION AND RESEARCH ORGANIZATION, SCHOOL SYSTEMS IN FIVE MAJOR CITIES CONDUCTED SURVEYS TO INVESTIGATE PROBLEMS IN AMERICAN HISTORY INSTRUCTION. IT WAS FELT THAT THE LACK OF IDENTIFICATION WITH THE AMERICAN PAST AND THE CULTURAL AND SOCIAL ISOLATION OF MANY URBAN, DISADVANTAGED MINORITY GROUP CHILDREN…

One hundred and forty-five Head Start teachers, from lower-middle class families, attended a workshop in 1965 before working in the Head Start program. During the workshop and again in 1967 they filled out autobiographical and experience forms. The forms were used to test three hypotheses regarding differences associated with differential teaching…

The texts of laws relating to phenylketonuria are presented for the 37 states having such legislation in November 1966. (LE)

A case history of a 16-year-old Puerto Rican male high school dropout is presented to illustrate the visual-perception difficulties resulting in illiteracy and academic failure. The boy had had a number of years of formal schooling without learning any of the basic skills. Neither the academic nor the work training programs at Mobilization for…

The study attempted to survey the administrative, guidance, and curriculum practices employed by selected junior high schools in the state of Texas, and to compile the findings of the research in such a manner that other teachers confronted with the rapid learner in the junior high school might have a tangible source of provisions and techniques…

This review of reading research literature deals with three major areas. First, 10 problems that inhibit the educational development of disadvantaged learners are identified and discussed. Secondly, programs designed to aid these students are reviewed. They include reading programs for preschool, elementary school, and secondary school age groups…

This study attempted to determine the relationships between the dramatic play of children aged three to seven and their self-concept; between dramatic play and two components of self-concept--self-esteem and identification with friends; between dramatic play ability and self-concept; and between dramatic play and the teacher's attitude toward…

Presented in the first of two volumes are procedures and forms designed to assist Oregon school districts in complying with P.L. 94-142 (Education of All Handicapped Children Act) in developing special education programs. The volume is divided into six sections: preliminary steps, screening, referral, multi-disciplinary assessment, individualized…

Designed to acquaint students at Triton Regional High School (Massachusetts) with the importance of the salt marshes and marine environment around Triton, this outdoor education curriculum guide includes three sections emphasizing an interdisciplinary approach to physics, ecology, and history. The unit is designed for 50 students and 5 teachers…

Designed to accomodate 2 days and 1 night of intensive investigation of the seacoast environment of Rhode Island's southern coast, this secondary curriculum guide presents a brief program description, program goals, a program schedule, descriptions of each task involved in 6 field investigations, and descriptions of the tasks involved in a food…

The purpose of this bibliography is to provide sources of information for educators, researchers, and students on: (1) the identification of children with potential learning problems (learning disabilities, behavioral difficulties, health problems); (2) screening for language, reading, and math readiness; and (3) assessment of the gifted child.…