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Direct linkCoyne, Phyllis; Fullerton, Ann – Sagamore Publishing LLC, 2014
The second edition of "Supporting Individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder in Recreation" is expanded to provide the most up-to-date, practical approaches for professionals, as well as families, to support the increasing number of individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) of all ages and levels who will be participating in every…
Descriptors: Autism, Pervasive Developmental Disorders, Recreation, Community Recreation Programs
Gregory, Ann; Graham, Jim D. – American School Board Journal, 1984
Describes a program promoting academic achievement through quiz competitions between schools in Virginia. Includes descriptions of other programs promoting academic achievement. (MD)
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Awards, Scholarship, School Community Relationship
Ginsberg, Gina – G/C/T, 1978
The article describes the Saturday Workshop program run by the Gifted Child Society in New Jersey, which offers gifted and talented students 50 different classes that are not available from the public schools. (DLS)
Descriptors: Enrichment Activities, Gifted, Nontraditional Education, Program Descriptions
Peer reviewedBan, John R.; Masoodi, Bashir A. – NASSP Bulletin, 1980
Explains the important role administrators have in providing opportunities for blind and partially sighted students. (JM)
Descriptors: Administrator Role, Blindness, Elementary Secondary Education, Principals
Irwin, Michael – Audiovisual Instruction, 1979
Describes the work of the South Dakota Very Special Arts Festivals project to select creative media production activities and modify them to meet the needs of the mentally retarded or multiply handicapped festival participants. (CMV)
Descriptors: Fine Arts, Learning Activities, Media Selection, Mental Retardation
Toll, Mary F. – Gifted Child Today (GCT), 1991
A rationale is offered for the implementation of full-time programing for gifted students, arguing that scheduling less time does not maximize their potential. Florida programs for the gifted are noted, and suggestions are offered for school district officials who wish to implement similar full-time gifted programs. (JDD)
Descriptors: Educational Practices, Elementary Secondary Education, Gifted, Homogeneous Grouping
Burns, Jeanne M.; Tunnard, Jeannie D. – Gifted Child Today (GCT), 1991
One Louisiana school system's development of a program to provide a differentiated curriculum for gifted preschoolers is described. The article focuses on student identification and placement; program structure; types of activities (games tables, free choice centers, individualized and whole group instruction); behavior management and motivation;…
Descriptors: Curriculum, Enrichment Activities, Gifted, Preschool Children
Texas Education Agency, Austin. Div. of Exemplary Programs. – 1988
In the Creative and Academic Thinking Skills (CATS) Program, teachers who have been trained in developing higher-order and creative thinking skills go into early elementary classrooms to present lessons and provide followup activities. CATS integrates "gifted" materials and strategies into normal classroom activities. CATS lessons and…
Descriptors: Ability Identification, Cognitive Processes, Creative Thinking, Creativity
Wilson, Victoria – G/C/T, 1979
The article describes the Designed Improvement Program for gifted and talented fourth through twelfth grade students. Sections address three types of enrichment activities based on the J. Renzulli Enrichment Triad Model: general exploratory activities, group training activities, and individual or small group investigation of real problems. (SBH)
Descriptors: Academically Gifted, Class Activities, Elementary Secondary Education, Enrichment Activities
Kay, Darla; Kendrigan, Keven – Parks and Recreation, 1980
A model program for providing recreational and leisure services to special populations within the school system is described. (JMF)
Descriptors: Children, Disabilities, Elementary Secondary Education, Mainstreaming
Bower, Bruce – Science News, 1989
Discussed are some advances in the treatment of autism. The cooperation between clinicians and parents is highlighted. The success of one school program is described. (CW)
Descriptors: Autism, Behavior Disorders, Behavior Modification, Developmental Disabilities
Download full textHassan, Azura, Ed. – 1996
Very Special Arts creates learning opportunities through the arts for people with disabilities, especially children and youth. The organization offers programs in creative writing, dance, drama, music, and the visual arts. These programs are provided in all 50 states, the District of Columbia, New York City, and 85 countries. A descriptive summary…
Descriptors: Adult Education, Art Activities, Disabilities, Dramatics
Peer reviewedMaxwell, Sue – Teaching Exceptional Children, 1980
The article describes the gifted programs of the Chicago public school system which involve museums and related organizations as learning laboratories for students. Among factors to consider in implementing a similar program is making sure students have a long-range commitment to the project before they become involved with the institution. (PHR)
Descriptors: Cultural Activities, Educational Facilities, Elementary Secondary Education, Enrichment Activities
Bellingham Public Schools, WA. – 1985
This report describes an Education Consolidation and Improvement Act-Chapter 1 program for at-risk kindergarten children in four Bellingham (Washington) elementary schools. Children in the program are included in regular kindergarten classes, which meet two full days each week and every other Friday. The children also attend the Kindergarten for…
Descriptors: High Risk Students, Kindergarten, Primary Education, Program Descriptions
Peer reviewedForster, Bruce R. – Teaching Exceptional Children, 1990
A rationale is presented for developing gifted education projects that are differentiated from the regular curriculum. A specific activity, called "Let's Build a Sailboat," is described to illustrate guiding principles for success in student project development. The project taught planning and management skills to junior high school gifted…
Descriptors: Curriculum Development, Gifted, Junior High Schools, Program Development
