The bibliography presents approximately 100 references (1961-75) on planning programs and activities for infants and toddlers. Although many of the documents relate to normal children, the activities are equally applicable to children with handicaps. Entries are arranged alphabetically by author within the following categories: curriculum and…

Experiments conducted between 1968 and 1973 studied the various ways that colleges might provide instructional computer access for students at reasonable cost. Ten colleges, representing a variety of computer needs and a diversity of preference in choice of computer vendor, configuration, and mode of operation, participated in an experiment to…

Presented is the final report of a training program for professional staff to provide a 24 hour learning environment for deaf children in residential schools. Information is provided on program objectives (both for students and staff), procedures (including planning, prototype development, dissemination, and material development), and evaluation.…

Traditionally left out of the mainstream of higher education, blue collar workers and low paid white collar workers are beginning to enroll in college. Among the factors contributing to the drive for college education for workers are: (1) a shift in the composition of the work force; (2) increasing skill requirements in many occupations; (3)…

This master plan has been designed to involve and guide the citizenry and public officials of Alabama in environmental planning. Environmental awareness is one of the goals of the master plan. The publication is divided into two sections. Part one presents the Alabama environmental education philosophy, major environmental goals, and…

This document contains five essays which explore the idea that increased teacher awareness and knowledge of human interaction will promote public acknowledgement and acceptance of (a) improved self-concept, (b) desire for learning, and (c) respect for others on the part of students, and establish these behaviors as accountable curriculum goals in…

Differences between participants and nonparticipants in an on-reserve Indian adult education program in British Columbia were identified by interviewing 22.5 percent of the adult population in a random sample. Eight of 17 socioeconomic variables and 5 of 13 sociopsychological variables differentiated between the 42 participants and 44…

The first in a series of three reports by the National Advisory Council on Supplementary Centers and Services which analyze various components of ESEA, this document discusses reasons students drop out of school, reviews some of the methods being used in dealing with the problem in various states and local school districts, and offers several…

Providing a summary record of the development and evaluation of an incomplete product, this status report discusses a training program to aid school staff in producing implementation plans for programs. Consisting of printed materials, guidelines for considering the aspects of program design with implications for program implementation are…

This report is intended to provide a history of the development and evaluation of a set of training materials. The goal of this unit is to help school staff develop an understanding of the knowledge and skills necessary to identify, collect, organize, and analyze information useful in making decisions about program modification. The unit deals…

Reported is a survey of state institutions for the mentally handicapped in which information about hearing imparied mentally handicapped HI/MH persons was solicited. Existing data on hearing impairment and mental retardation, its diagnosis and related programing are reviewed briefly. It is explained that 158 of 212 surveyed institutions (75…

The manual provides personnel of educational cooperatives (confederations of local school districts) with information to stimulate involvement in special education (SE). Four basic divisions cover the following areas: definitions and other data deemed necessary for a basic knowledge of exceptional children's education in Appalachia; suggestions…

The purpose of this study was to determine the current status of mathematics laboratories in secondary schools and to formulate guidelines for their further development. Based on questionnaires returned by 137 teachers and 51 state supervisors, the findings were organized into eight areas: teacher preparation, profile of the laboratory situation,…

The guide is one of the outcomes of an experimental research and demonstration program to develop a system for training mothers on welfare in office skills leading to such positions as secretaries, clerk-typists, office machine operators, and similar jobs. The program was funded for two years (May 1, 1968--April 30, 1970) by the Social and…

Prepared by Goodwill Industries as part of a Federal research and demonstration grant, the series of 12 handbooks is designed to assist with the organization and administration of volunteer programs in rehabilitation facilities serving handicapped and disadvantaged persons. The handbooks, ranging in length from 20 to 60 pages, cover various…