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Moore, Dennis – 1990
This paper reviews literature related to substance abuse and persons with disabilities. The paper distinguishes between congenital disability and trauma-generated conditions and the impact on drug use. Drug use patterns are also differentiated by type and severity of disability categories including mental illness, orthopedic and physical…
Descriptors: Disabilities, Elementary Secondary Education, Individual Characteristics, Intervention
Weisman, Lawrence – Illinois Career Education Journal, 1975
An introduction of "A Suggested Guide for Developing Vocational Programs for Disadvantaged Students" and the five criteria described for identifying the disadvantaged student are offered in the hope comments will be obtained contributing to increased usefulness of the document when it is completed. (Author/BP)
Descriptors: Criteria, Educationally Disadvantaged, Guides, Handicapped Students
Albright, Leonard; Frasier, James – 1982
A system for evaluating the special services provided to disadvantaged and handicapped students enrolled in secondary-level vocational education programs in Vermont is presented. It was developed, pilot-tested and used to evaluate several local vocational special needs projects during the 1981-82 school year. The evaluation consists of three…
Descriptors: Disabilities, Disadvantaged, Evaluation Methods, Program Evaluation
Illera, Juanita – 1977
The author discusses two essential ingredients of a school program for behaviorally handicapped adolescents--the work experience program and group evaluation meetings. It is noted that these components help to provide experiences and develop behaviors that are relevant to the world of work and meet the unique needs of the young adolescent…
Descriptors: Adolescents, Behavior Problems, Emotional Disturbances, Group Discussion
Gart, Wally – J Health Phys Educ Recreation, 1969
From a special section, "Adapted Physical Education. Also see AA 501 888, AA 501 889, AA 501 891 through AA 501 894.
Descriptors: Handicapped Students, High Schools, Physical Activities, Physical Education
Kronick, Doreen – J Health Phys Educ Recreation, 1969
From a special section, "Adapted Physical Education. Also see AA 501 888 through AA 501 892, AA 501 894.
Descriptors: Adapted Physical Education, Camping, Exceptional Persons, Handicapped Children
Williams, Robert L. – J Higher Educ, 1969
Descriptors: Black Students, Disadvantaged, Disadvantaged Youth, High Risk Students
Harmon, David J. – 1980
The attitudes of building level principals and teachers are crucial to the successful implementation of any program or project. This input evaluation was conducted to assess the effect of an intensive communication strategy on teacher/principal: (1) attitude toward the gifted program; (2) knowledge of the characteristics of gifted students; (3)…
Descriptors: Administrator Attitudes, Educational Cooperation, Elementary Secondary Education, Gifted
Nadel, Sybil, Ed.; Mas, Joseph, Ed. – 1978
The pamphlet outlines programs provided by Bergen County (New Jersey) for gifted students. Initial sections provide information on definition of the term "gifted"; methods for identification; professional awareness and sensitivity to the gifted; and personal characteristics, strategies, and competencies of a teacher of the gifted. A…
Descriptors: Definitions, Elementary Secondary Education, Gifted, Nontraditional Education
Clarion Manor Intermediate Unit 6, Shippenville, PA. – 1979
This report is a compilation of information from a curriculum survey of elementary schools in the Clarion Manor Intermediate Unit of Shippenville, Pennsylvania. The report follows the same outline as the original survey and is divided into three sections. The first section compiles the responses of the individual districts to each of the survey…
Descriptors: Educational Facilities, Educational Resources, Elementary Education, Elementary School Curriculum
Boeholt, Veronica – 1979
Part of a 10 booklet series on talented and gifted education, the booklet presents information for parents about educational programs for talented and gifted children. An historical view of talented and gifted education is presented, along with a definition of gifted and talented students. Characteristics of giftedness are outlined for the…
Descriptors: Curriculum Enrichment, Definitions, Elementary Secondary Education, Gifted
New York City Board of Education, Brooklyn, NY. – 1964
IN ORDER TO PREPARE PUPILS TO PARTICIPATE FULLY, REGARDLESS OF ENVIRONMENTAL HANDICAP, IN ECONOMIC, SOCIAL, AND POLITICAL LIFE, SCHOOLS SHOULD MAKE IMPROVEMENTS IN THE PROBLEM OF DESEGREGATION. SPECIFIC PLANS UNDERTAKEN BY NEW YORK CITY REQUIRED THE STUDY OF CERTAIN ASPECTS OF EDUCATION--ELEMENTARY SCHOOL COMMUNITY ZONING, JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL…
Descriptors: Desegregation Methods, Educational Planning, Educational Quality, Integration Studies
Saint Louis Board of Education, MO. – 1963
THE ST. LOUIS CITIZENS ADVISORY COMMITTEE WAS GIVEN THE TASK OF INVESTIGATING WHETHER OR NOT THE BOARD OF EDUCATION OF THE ST. LOUIS PUBLIC SCHOOLS HAD BEEN ENGAGED IN ANY POLICIES, PROCEDURES, OR PRACTICES WHICH MIGHT CAUSE RESEGREGATION IN THE SCHOOLS. DURING THE INVESTIGATION, THE COMMITTEE KEPT IN MIND THE TRUISM THAT THE SCHOOL, AS A UNIT…
Descriptors: Advisory Committees, Board of Education Policy, Community Attitudes, Program Evaluation
LINDVALL, C.M.; AND OTHERS – 1962
FLEXIBLE PROGRESSION PROVIDES FOR A MAXIMUM FLEXIBILITY IN THE WAY STUDENTS PROGRESS THROUGH THE SCHOOL PROGRAM. THE FIRST TYPE OF FLEXIBLE PROGRESSION, WITHIN THE ELEMENTARY AND HIGH SCHOOL STRUCTURE, WAS USED IN THE PITTSBURGH SCHOOL SYSTEM. SIX SEVENTH-GRADE STUDENTS WHO EXCELLED IN THE USE OF THE ENGLISH LANGUAGE WERE PERMITTED TO TAKE THE…
Descriptors: Academically Gifted, Advanced Placement, Educational Strategies, Flexible Progression
MITTERLING, PHILIP I. – 1963
PROGRAMS DESIGNED TO ENHANCE THE EDUCATIONAL EXPERIENCES OF THE GIFTED STUDENT AND TO DEVELOP HIS TALENTS MAXIMALLY ARE OCCURING WITH INCREASING FREQUENCY THROUGHOUT THE EDUCATIONAL SYSTEMS OF THE UNITED STATES. THIS COLLECTION OF ARTICLES PROVIDES THE DESCRIPTIONS OF MANY SUCH PROGRAMS FOR BOTH ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY SCHOOLS. CARNEGIE INSTITUTE…
Descriptors: Academically Gifted, Black Students, Curriculum Development, Educational Technology
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