The document presents the 1978-79 final evaluation report for the North Central Louisiana Model Preschool Program for Handicapped Children, which provides a model program of services for 30 to 40 preschool children, demonstrates this model to other school districts throughout Louisiana, and assists those who desire to replicate it. The project…

Described are 10 models of educational programing for gifted students as they have been implemented by different school districts. The following program alternatives are discussed: learning centers; resource rooms (implemented with native American students in a sparsely populated area); itinerant teachers; mobile learning units; executive…

Described are 77 programs that have evolved to train teaching assistants, youth service aides, counselors, recreation aides, physical therapy assistants, child care workers, group home supervisors, interpreters, and other types of paraprofessionals for special education and related fields. Provided in an initial section is a brief analysis of…

Presented in the first of three documents is testimony given before the Senate Subcommittee on the Handicapped regarding the delivery of services to and programs for the handicapped. Included are statements from representatives of such agencies as the National Association of State Directors of Special Education, the Model Secondary School for the…

Presented in the second of three documents is testimony given before the Senate Subcommittee on the Handicapped regarding the delivery of services to and programs for the handicapped. Included are statements from representatives of such agencies as the Council for Exceptional Children, the Higher Education Consortium for Special Education, White…

Presented in the third of three documents is testimony given before the Senate Subcommittee on the Handicapped regarding the delivery of services to and programs for the handicapped. Included are statements from representatives of such agencies as the American Foundation for the Blind, National Easter Seal Society for Crippled Children and Adults,…

The document presents the final report of an educational television series for deaf children and their families designed to: show on TV persons and situations which would enhance the self-image of deaf children, encourage activities which lead to the acquisition of language and reading skills, stimulate family interaction and interaction within…

The report analyzes the scope of child sexual abuse and reviews treatment approaches to the problem. A tentative definition of child sexual abuse is offered, and incidence figures are examined. Family dynamics surrounding incest are described, as are effects on children and families. Characteristics of successful treatment and prevention…

This paper introduces ERIC searchers to the use of clearinghouse codes as search keys and includes a brief history of ERIC Clearinghouses, information on how codes are assigned, the use of clearinghouse codes in the WISE Search Program at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, and some examples of potential uses of codes in searching. Examples in…

This proposal for a differentiated secondary school teacher education program consists of a brief program outline followed by a description of the two parts of the program. Part 1 delineates suggested criteria (classroom performance skills, administration and coordinating skills, human interaction skills, and content knowledge and related skills)…

This report presents a procedure for compiling a typed index using a DECsystem 10 computer without index cards, with the following objectives: (1) to increase compilation speed of a typed index; (2) to provide a machine-readable version of an index that can be edited rapidly; (3) to provide two forms of an index--one arranged by page number to…

The author describes Unesco's program for education of the handicapped. It is pointed out that the program's main tasks are to create and develop contacts with United Nations and specialized agencies and with nongovernmental organizations working for the handicapped, to plan and carry out worldwide studies within the different fields of special…

In 1976, the School District of Oconee County, South Carolina was awarded a federal grant to identify and serve children (3 to 6 years old) who were termed gifted and talented by ranking in the upper 2% of the population. A curriculum was devised to meet the needs of the gifted and talented student. The curriculum moved the child through a…

A brief yet comprehensive general picture of the structure, support, practices, and principles of Canadian education, this booklet presents a basic overview of information about education at the national, provincial, and state levels. Emphasis is on elementary and secondary education. A chapter on the provincial structure of education includes…

The paper describes a theater workshop for children with learning disabilities, and discusses its benefits, including improved oral and written language, self esteem, and self control. Comments of actors involved in the workshop are included. (CL)