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Peer reviewedMorsink, Catherine V.; And Others – Journal of Learning Disabilities, 1979
A new approach to follow-up support, the "SOS" tapes were given to 57 first-year learning disabilities teachers with the instruction to record problems and wait for responses. (PHR)
Descriptors: Beginning Teachers, Inservice Teacher Education, Learning Disabilities, Program Descriptions
Christenson, Gary – Communicator, 1977
Describing a program aimed at learning disabled boys aged 11-15, this article presents the program's purpose and goals (mainstreaming), activities, and main focus (a maple syrup operation and guide development project). (JC)
Descriptors: Activities, Educational Objectives, Learning Disabilities, Mainstreaming
Sharp, Linda Schaffner – Academic Therapy, 1981
Project Heroes is a humanities program for learning disabled children which is designed to maximize four principles--appreciation of process, acknowledgement of independence, development of a sense of worth, and skill acquisition. (SB)
Descriptors: Cultural Activities, Curriculum, Elementary Secondary Education, Humanities Instruction
Peer reviewedSachs, John J.; And Others – Journal of Learning Disabilities, 1987
A Learning Disabilities Seminar designed to increase the learning disabled adolescent's understanding and acceptance of both self and participation in special educational programs is described. Teachers reported seminar participants were less likely to deny their problems, and to be more realistic and cooperative. (DB)
Descriptors: Group Counseling, Knowledge Level, Learning Disabilities, Program Descriptions
Zumberg, Cathy; Zumberg, Marshall – Academic Therapy, 1979
A movement therapy program for learning-disabled adolescents is described. It is explained that movement can provide a physical expression for the release of feelings. (PHR)
Descriptors: Adolescents, Learning Disabilities, Movement Education, Physical Activities
Peer reviewedVan Etten, Carlene, Ed.; Watson, Bill, Ed. – Journal of Learning Disabilities, 1977
Reviewed are four tests which classroom teachers can use to assess language performance of learning disabled students, and described are three language programs. (CL)
Descriptors: Classroom Techniques, Elementary Secondary Education, Evaluation Methods, Language Programs
Krinke, Laurel – Illinois Teacher of Home Economics, 1980
A program in which trainable mentally handicapped (TMH) students are taught home economics skills is described. Discusses why home economics is the area usually chosen for educating TMH, how a suitable curriculum is developed, and how this curriculum can be implemented in food classes and in clothing classes. (CT)
Descriptors: Clothing Instruction, Curriculum Development, Foods Instruction, Home Economics
Peer reviewedEason, Robert L.; Smith, Theresa L. – Physical Educator, 1976
The model established guidelines for a perceptual motor program for learning disabled children in the areas of student evaluation, choice of activities, goal setting, practice sessions, and reinforcement. (GW)
Descriptors: Learning Disabilities, Models, Motivation, Objectives
Peer reviewedDemers, Lois A. – Journal of Learning Disabilities, 1981
The program was developed to minimize classroom disruptions which often occur when a behavior problem student (9 to 13 years old) from a special education homeroom is placed in the mainstream. The program also was designed to encourage on task performance and work completion both in the homeroom and mainstream settings through reinforcement for…
Descriptors: Behavior Change, Behavior Problems, Classroom Techniques, Elementary Education
Sullivan, Sharon – 1991
This annotated listing of program offerings for the out-of-school adult with learning disabilities is intended as a national reference guide. The 26 programs listed represent those available for learning-disabled adults who may never attend or do not succeed in traditional college programming. The programs focus primarily on basic education,…
Descriptors: Adult Education, Adults, Counseling, Daily Living Skills
Mainzer, Richard W.; And Others – 1982
The manual describes Maryland's programs and processes for serving learning disabled students. Teacher Assistance Teams, a support service for classroom teachers, is the focus of Chapter 1, which examines the team's composition, function, and responsibilities. Chapter 2 presents the state's admission, review, and dismissal process for special…
Descriptors: Educational Diagnosis, Elementary Secondary Education, Evaluation Methods, Handicap Identification
Peer reviewedAdelman, Howard S.; Taylor, Linda – Learning Disability Quarterly, 1979
Focus is on a conceptualization of initial assessment and consultation, the problem-solving paradigm as a framework for guiding this activity, and a description of procedures and initial data from a demonstration program. (Author/DLS)
Descriptors: Behavior Problems, Disability Identification, Educational Diagnosis, Elementary Secondary Education
Peer reviewedBaum, Susan; And Others – Roeper Review, 1989
Four successful Connecticut projects which nurtured the special abilities of gifted learning-disabled children are summarized. Case studies illustrate components of the programs crucial to their success. These components include development of alternate modes for thinking and communicating; unique identification strategies; highly motivating…
Descriptors: Ability Identification, Case Studies, Elementary Secondary Education, Enrichment Activities
Download full textCalifornia Univ., Los Angeles. Center for Mental Health Schools. – 1998
Schools committed to the success of all children must have an array of activities designed to address barriers to learning. This introductory packet contains some aids to help school staff find new ways of thinking about how schools should assess barriers to learning. The following items are included in the packet: (1) a chart of "Barriers to…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Cultural Differences, Elementary Secondary Education, Learning Disabilities
New York State Education Dept., Albany. Bureau of Grants Administration. – 1988
Drawing from interviews conducted with students and staff at six community colleges in New York, this report offers a profile of college programs for learning disabled students and their clientele. Part I presents the results of interviews conducted with 28 learning disabled students, focusing on general demographics, students' reasons for…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Educational Strategies, Learning Disabilities, Learning Problems
