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Switzer, Robin Works – 1991
Camp Wanna-Read is the theme for the 1991 program for the Texas Reading Club, which centers around the experiences and types of things that happen at summer camp. Each chapter is a type of camp a child might attend such as cooking camp, art camp, music camp, science camp, Indian camp, nature camp, and regular summer camp. The chapters are divided…
Descriptors: Adolescent Literature, Childrens Libraries, Childrens Literature, Elementary Secondary Education
Larson, Jeanette – 1990
The theme of the 1990 Texas Reading Club, "The Secret Code is READ," allows librarians to use a wide variety of topics dealing with mystery, intrigue, and the unexplained in programming, displays, and reading suggestions. Through the Texas Reading Club, students in grades 2-9 meet real-life and fictional detectives, spies, cops, and…
Descriptors: Adolescent Literature, Annotated Bibliographies, Childrens Libraries, Childrens Literature
Hudspeth, Jean; Shurden, Lynn Fletcher – 1999
This manual for the 1999 Mississippi summer library program for preschool through elementary age children contains the following sections: (1) Introduction, including planning, promotional activities, sample radio spots and press releases, sample letters to parents, tips for including children with disabilities, a general bibliography, a…
Descriptors: Childrens Libraries, Childrens Literature, Elementary Education, Handicrafts
Kennelly, Patti, Ed. – 1984
This guide offers suggestions for in-library, community, and school program promotion and activities, including specific ideas for the 1984 theme, "Hats Off to Children." It is intended for libraries participating in the Wisconsin Summer Library Program, which promotes summer use of the library by children, familiarizes them with public…
Descriptors: Children, Childrens Literature, Educational Games, Enrichment Activities
Harbin, Gloria L.; And Others – 1993
This report presents the methodology and findings of a survey of state coordinators implementing Part H of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act. The survey, conducted to examine the nature and scope of interagency coordination efforts, was completed and returned by 38 coordinators. Nine areas of coordination are addressed: major…
Descriptors: Agency Cooperation, Compliance (Legal), Delivery Systems, Disabilities
Ward, Caroline; Levine, Joyce – 1993
This manual for the 1993 New York State summer reading program, "Book Banquet," ties books and reading together with the theme of eating. The manual offers program ideas, activities, and materials. The following chapters are included: (1) "Appetizers" (planning, publicity, and promotion); (2) "Setting the Table"…
Descriptors: Annotated Bibliographies, Art Activities, Childrens Art, Childrens Libraries
Florida Dept. of State, Tallahassee. Div. of Library and Information Services. – 1993
This manual is a compilation, update, and rejuvenation of 10 of the previous themes from Florida's Summer Library Program, published to commemorate the 25th year of summer library programs in the state. The program is designed primarily for school age children, aged 6 through 12 years, to encourage library use for leisure and continued learning…
Descriptors: Annotated Bibliographies, Audiovisual Aids, Children, Childrens Libraries
McHardy, Roberta – 1983
Louisiana's statewide provisions for education of gifted and talented preschoolers are reviewed, and difficulties encountered in serving 300 gifted young children are addressed. Among the administrative burdens cited are narrow identification criteria and the combination of limited financial and personnel resources resulting in the availability of…
Descriptors: Gifted, Preschool Children, Preschool Education, Program Development
Siegner, Cathy, Comp. – 1992
This guide contains a sample press release, artwork, bibliographies, and program ideas for use in 1992 public library summer reading programs in Montana. Art work incorporating the dragon theme includes bookmarks, certificates, reading logs, and games. The bibliography lists books in the following categories: picture books and easy fiction (49…
Descriptors: Annotated Bibliographies, Braille, Childrens Libraries, Childrens Literature
Roeber, Jane A., Ed. – 1995
This manual was assembled to help Wisconsin librarians plan summer children's programming based on the theme "Sportacular Summer." Ideas in the manual were submitted by more than 45 Wisconsin librarians and gleaned from similar manuals in 5 other states. All materials have been designed to reflect a spirit of fun and to encourage delight…
Descriptors: Adolescent Literature, Athletics, Childrens Libraries, Childrens Literature
Nezol, A. James – 1992
This final report describes a 3-year project to provide services to all children (approximately 144) between 0-21 years with deaf blindness in Colorado. The project addressed seven areas: (1) information for identification, (2) technical assistance to develop services, (3) home-based services to infants and toddlers, (4) transition services, (5)…
Descriptors: Adolescents, Agency Cooperation, Children, Consultation Programs
South Carolina State Library, Columbia. – 1992
This manual provides the librarian with information necessary to conduct the summer children's reading program of the South Carolina State Library. The 1992 "Read, Explore and Discover" theme was chosen to reflect an emphasis on the heritage of the state. Activities, programs, and displays highlight the various natural features of South…
Descriptors: Activity Units, Bibliographies, Childrens Libraries, Childrens Literature
Roeber, Jane A., Ed. – 1998
With creative ideas contributed from Wisconsin youth services librarians, this manual is a practical guide for planning and implementing the state's 1999 summer library program. Dealing with the theme, "Go Global: Read!," this manual contains a broad spectrum of ideas--from solid information about varied cultures to playful fantasy tales…
Descriptors: Childrens Libraries, Childrens Literature, Creative Activities, Cultural Pluralism
Roeber, Jane A., Ed. – 1998
This manual is designed to help individual libraries in Wisconsin plan and implement their summer library programs. The manual is divided into six sections. Section 1 covers planning and promoting programs, and includes reproducible promotional materials, sample letters to parents, and sample media materials. Section 2 provides decorating and…
Descriptors: Children, Educational Games, Educational Resources, Elementary Education
Edmundson, Martha; Ash-Geisler, Viki – 1992
This manual for the 1992 Texas Reading Club aims to use books as the major focus of all reading club activities and to provide a holistic view of library programing for the reading club and other summer library activities. Following an initial chapter called "Prepare To Set Sail" containing ideas for launching the club, particular…
Descriptors: Adolescents, Annotated Bibliographies, Audiovisual Aids, Books