Even under ideal conditions, teaching is tough work. Facing unrelenting pressure from administrators and parents and caught in a race against time to improve student outcomes, educators can easily become discouraged (or worse, burn out completely) without a robust coaching system in place to support them. For more than 20 years, perfecting such a…

Extended school year (ESY) is a summer program available for students with disabilities who meet specific qualifying criteria. Teachers are often hesitant to accept the position of the ESY teacher due to the ambiguities and demands of the position. The purpose of this article is to briefly share the impetus and focus of ESY and give special…

With the advent of open source virtual environments, the associated cost reductions, and the more flexible options, avatar-based virtual reality environments are within reach of educators. By using and repurposing readily available virtual environments, instructors can bring engaging, community-building, and immersive learning opportunities to…

Developing a community service project for middle school students can be a daunting task. The sheer number of contacts necessary for the project to be successful can be overwhelming. This manual will provide materials and guidance to simplify this process and ensure its success. Included in this workbook are sample letters, worksheets, lesson…

The document briefly outlines the events leading to mainstreaming of handicapped children and presents guidelines for administrators and teachers involved in implementing mainstream programs. Among suggestions given are the following: the decision to mainstream should be accompanied by a decision to provide a comprehensive instructional support…

This book contains strategies for effective literacy coaching of teachers in districts and schools. Whether it's your job to start a literacy coaching initiative or to be an effective literacy coach to your colleagues, this guide has all the steps and strategies you need: (1) Roles and responsibilities of literacy coaches; (2) Keys to building…

Intended for a group of twelve to fifteen people with one facilitator (chairperson), this game includes materials and instructions for a simulation activity for individuals concerned with how stereotyping of vocational-occupational education and sex role stereotyping can limit enrollment in vocational and occupational programs. Eight group members…

The handbook is intended for elementary and secondary school administrators and teachers providing programs for handicapped students in the province of Alberta, Canada. Functions of administrators include the establishment, development, and/or implementation of goals, support services, and evaluation procedures. The parents' role in assessment,…

Intended for use by administrators, program coordinators, reading specialists and consultants, and teachers, this booklet outlines the critical steps in preparing inservice programs in reading instruction. The first section of the booklet presents six guidelines for planning, conducting, and evaluating reading staff development activities: (1)…

This guide has been developed to assist administrators and teacher-coordinators in New Jersey in planning and implementing cooperative home economics programs. The guide is organized in five sections that focus on the administration of a cooperative home economics program. The first section describes the program, providing information on the…

A three-tiered approach to help teachers develop a meaningful mainstreaming program begins with the development of self-esteem in each student. Cross-age tutoring, the second tier, can enhance learning of nonhandicapped and handicapped students. The final tier focuses on information and support needs of the staff. (CL)

Examines strategies for developing challenging but appropriate programs for children with disabilities. Discusses the importance of identifying and understanding the particular needs of individual children; developing appropriate routines; maintaining ongoing communication with, and the involvement of, family members; and playing an active support…

This work emphasizes the culture and characteristics of native people as they relate to legal education and information programs and serves as a guide for designing and implementing these programs. The literature review stresses five program requisites: (1) community commitment to the program, (2) incorporation of traditional laws and customs in…

This self-instructional module, the thirteenth in a series of 16 on techniques for coordinating work experience programs, deals with vocational student organizations. Addressed in the module are the following topics: the major goals and purposes of vocational student organizations, the role of the teacher-coordinator as a local chapter advisor,…

Guidelines are offered for facilitating independent or small group investigations by gifted and talented students. Steps include exploring student interest, developing the chosen topic, using the management plan, implementing and monitoring the project, and helping students with evaluation. (CL)