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Barry, Virginia M., Ed.; Cantor, Patricia, Ed. – Focus on Infants and Toddlers, 2000
These four quarterly newsletter issues address various topics of interest to child caregivers. Each issue focuses on a theme and includes articles on that theme, along with regular news or vice president's columns. The Fall 1999 issue addresses family play and seeks to encourage families to regard play as a way of relaxing and finding contentment…
Descriptors: Brain, Caregiver Child Relationship, Caregiver Role, Child Caregivers
Center for Occupational Research and Development, Inc., Waco, Tex. – 1997
This document begins with a brief report describing how the Center for Occupational Research and Development (CORD) organized a coalition of organizations related to the hazardous materials industry to identify required skills and training for Hazardous Materials Management Technician (HMMT). CORD staff established a committee of employers,…
Descriptors: Chemical Technicians, Educational Development, Educational Research, Environmental Education
Sandoz, Jeff – 2003
A pictograph and icon-driven training program has been specifically designed for educators who are responsible for teaching the developmentally disabled regarding the safe use of hazardous chemicals. In alignment with the Americans with Disabilities Act, it offers "reasonable accommodation" by those who educate and train this special…
Descriptors: Accessibility (for Disabled), Accident Prevention, Adult Literacy, Assistive Technology
Woodruff, Tracey J.; Axelrad, Daniel A.; Kyle, Amy D.; Nweke, Onyemaechi; Miller, Gregory G. – 2003
Noting that children may be affected by environmental contaminants in ways quite different from the way adults are affected, this report is the second on trends in measures reflecting environmental factors that may affect the U.S. children's health and well-being. A list of measures and key findings begins the report, followed by five main…
Descriptors: Air Pollution, Child Health, Children, Congenital Impairments
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Houle, Gail Ruppert – Early Childhood Education Journal, 1996
Argues that many disabilities among children are increasingly attributable to environmental variables such as violence, poverty, toxic exposure, and family dysfunction. Notes that special education professionals have had primary responsibility for providing specialized services to disabled children and are uniquely qualified to provide resources,…
Descriptors: At Risk Persons, Child Abuse, Disabilities, Early Childhood Education
Congress of the U.S., Washington, DC. House Committee on Energy and Commerce. – 1992
This two-part report deals with the Lead Exposure Reduction Act of 1992 (H.R. 5730), an amendment to the Toxic Substances Control Act and the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act. The amendment is intended to lead to the reduction of levels of lead in the environment and to lower the degree of childhood exposure to lead. The bill provides for a…
Descriptors: Child Welfare, Cost Estimates, Day Care Centers, Drinking Water
Kirk, Albert S., Ed. – 1988
This guide is intended to alert occupational/technology teachers, teacher educators, school administrators, and industrial education supervisors to the need and importance of a strong and active safety program. Responsibilities are detailed for all individuals involved. Teacher liability is addressed. A section on emergency procedures covers…
Descriptors: Accident Prevention, Administrator Responsibility, Design Requirements, Disabilities
Westinghouse Electric Corp., Carlsbad, NM. – 1996
This module is part of a set of management and supervisor training (MAST) materials developed by the Department of Energy for the Waste Isolation Division. Its stated purpose is to enable trainees to identify and use managerial control. The first section of the module is an introduction that includes a terminal objective and opening remarks…
Descriptors: Adult Education, Behavioral Objectives, Employer Employee Relationship, Hazardous Materials
Indian Hills Community Coll., Ottumwa, IA. – 1992
This document is composed of a performance report, a teacher's handbook, and an evaluation report of a workplace literacy program to prepare drivers for the Commercial Drivers' License examination. The performance report addresses actual accomplishments of five objectives. It identifies the number and characteristics of project participants who…
Descriptors: Adult Basic Education, Adult Literacy, Certification, Context Clues
Levine Associates, Inc., Rockville, MD. – 1988
This report contains all materials pertinent to an intensive evaluation of the environmental health work force conducted in 1986 and 1987. The materials relate to a workshop that was one of the key tools used in conducting the study to estimate environmental health personnel supply, demand, and need. The report begins with an overview and…
Descriptors: Air Pollution, Conservation (Environment), Consumer Protection, Employment Projections
Malit, Bonita D. – 2002
This document presents a case study of silicosis in sandblasters that has been adapted for instructional use in U.S. high schools. The primary objective of the case study is to teach students about epidemiology by studying an occupational hazard, disease associated with the hazard, and methods for preventing the disease. The introduction offers…
Descriptors: Allied Health Occupations Education, Behavioral Objectives, Building Trades, Case Studies
Ohio State Dept. of Education, Columbus. Div. of Career-Technical and Adult Education. – 2003
This document, which lists the public safety core competencies that are part of the Integrated Academic and Technical Competencies (ITAC) in Ohio, is intended to assist individuals and organizations develop a course to provide students with knowledge and skills applicable to public safety careers, including but not limited to firefighter,…
Descriptors: Articulation (Education), Basic Skills, Competency Based Education, Computers
Foothill-De Anza Community Coll. District, Los Altos Hills, CA. – 1996
This document provides a historical perspective on the Foothill-De Anza Community College District Hazardous Materials Program. Prior to the 1990's, the State College and Community College system were basically exempted from nearly all local regulatory compliance efforts. State enforcement of environmental regulations at the community college…
Descriptors: Air Pollution, Community Colleges, Educational Change, Educational Environment
Westinghouse Electric Corp., Carlsbad, NM. – 1996
This module is part of a set of management and supervisor training (MAST) materials developed by the Department of Energy for the Waste Isolation Division. Its stated purpose is to enable trainees to organize work activities efficiently and effectively. The first section of the module is an introduction that includes a terminal objective and…
Descriptors: Adult Education, Behavioral Objectives, Change Strategies, Conflict Resolution
Westinghouse Electric Corp., Carlsbad, NM. – 1996
This learning module, which is part of a management and supervisor training program for managers and supervisors employed at the Department of Energy's Waste Isolation Division (WID), is designed to prepare trainees to guide the career development of employees at their plant. The following topics are covered in the module's individual sections:…
Descriptors: Adult Education, Behavioral Objectives, Career Counseling, Career Development
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