The objectives of this exemplary career orientation program were to provide children in Grades 3-6 with opportunities to: (1) broaden their occupational aspirations and self-image, (2) develop the concept of the dignity of work and pride in workmanship, (3) identify community problems, explore alternative solutions, and contribute to improvement…

In the 1968 Manpower Report, the serious shortage of manpower in the health occupations field was pointed out. The goal of this project is to develop a curriculum package which can be used in preparing high school students for employment or continuing education in the health care occupations. The 3-year program will enroll 100 secondary-level…

This project was undertaken to identify, collect, classify, and assess career education treatment units that have proved effective or can be readily field tested. A nationwide field survey of various educational sources was made to identify a broad spectrum of career education treatment units. Follow-up and site visits were made to collect…

To assist rural and small suburban schools in depressed areas in establishing occupational education programs for Grades 5-12, pilot programs were instituted in eight participating schools. The project worked to: (1) provide occupational orientation, (2) create favorable attitudes in marginal and disadvantaged students toward education and its…

The National Governors' Association Task Force on Readiness presented policy recommendations to help at-risk children prepare for school and meet new educational standards. Suggested state initiatives include various outreach and preschool programs for low-income families, assistance with basic skills and teacher training, and incentives and…

Presents issues concerning kindergarten, Grade one and Grade two curriculum content, which is now more academically oriented than 30 years ago. Using examples drawn from teaching experience, discusses related issues of school entrance age, the ungraded K-2 classroom, beginning reading instruction, and parent involvement. (NH)

Focuses on the identification of the developmentally young child and the exploration of appropriate placement procedures and programs. Identification of the developmentally young child is essential and can be made through (kindergarten) teacher observations in addition to developmental placement and readiness tests. These children can be helped…

This report summarizes Year One and Year Two study findings and describes findings from Year Three of the assessment of school readiness with a strategic sample of children entering kindergarten in fall 2004. It is the intent of the Minnesota School Readiness Studies to use results to inform school administrators and teachers; parents; early…

The purpose of this study was to determine if the developmental studies courses and the sequential program of developmental studies courses offered at North Harris Montgomery Community College District (NHMCCD) in Texas adequately prepared students for academic success in the first college-level English and/or mathematics courses. All…

This study examined the academic success and retention of first-year college students at a small private university to determine which variables (among the following: gender, high school grade point average (GPA), Scholastic Assessment Test (SAT) verbal and quantitative scores, and indicators of placement into developmental courses) were…

This report provides information on the well-being of children in Afghanistan, details the work of the Save the Children organization in helping Afghan children and families, and discusses what is currently needed to meet the urgent health and safety needs of Afghan children. It is noted that 25 percent of children die before their fifth birthday,…

Addressing the use of communication (interpersonal, folk, traditional, group, organizational, and mass media) in the development process, this book discusses some of the conceptual and theoretical basis for integrating communication effectively into development plans and execution. It also examines the rationale and practical necessity for such…

Describes the cognitive pattern of perfectionist thinking and discusses its development. The stages and strategies of group intervention for this pattern are presented. Goals and a general orientation are outlined which include developing self-awareness, recognizing secondary gains, and disrupting the maladaptive cognitive system. (JAC)

Discusses symposium papers focused on the socioeconomic determinants of infant mortality, the relationship between fertility and child development, the effects of maternal employment on child welfare, the consequences of urban migration for children, and indigenous education in the developing world.(Author/RH)

Despite the profession's support of the developmental model for design and delivery of counseling programs, many school counselors are unsure how to implement developmental programming. Suggests specific areas for professional development for counselor educators and school counselors. Presents a staff development program for school counselors that…