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Runions, Ted; Smyth, Elizabeth – 1985
The digest considers the operation and function of mentorships in gifted and talented education. Defined as learning partnerships between two or more individuals regarding a mutual interest, mentorships are designed to differentiate the curriculum through such means as creating opportunities for learner access to professional expertise in the…
Descriptors: Elementary Secondary Education, Gifted, Mentors, Program Development
Whitmore, Joanne Rand – 1985
The digest extends the concept of Individualized Education Programs (IEP) to gifted and talented children. IEPs are defined as written documents, developed and revised annually with input from parents, teachers, and where appropriate, the students themselves. IEP content includes a realistic assessment of current performance, reasonable…
Descriptors: Elementary Secondary Education, Gifted, Individualized Education Programs, Program Development
Gogel, Ella Mae – 1985
Suggestions are offered for establishing local parent association groups as advocates for gifted and talented students. Beginning concerns include location and recruitment of new members; affiliation with state and national groups (such as the Association for the Gifted within the Council for Exceptional Children and the National Assocation for…
Descriptors: Advocacy, Elementary Secondary Education, Gifted, Parent Associations
Shrum, Judith L. – 1985
Program development in gifted and talented education is the focus of the digest. Elements of a successful program, including statements of support for differential education, staff orientation, and multiple appropriate screening and identification procedures are listed. Beginning steps for planning committees are noted. Identification approaches…
Descriptors: Curriculum Development, Elementary Secondary Education, Gifted, Program Development
Hale, Norman; Lindelow, John – 1981
Chapter 12 in a volume on school leadership, this chapter cites the work of several authorities concerning problem-solving or decision-making techniques based on the belief that group problem-solving effort is preferable to individual effort. The first technique, force-field analysis, is described as a means of dissecting complex problems into…
Descriptors: Decision Making, Elementary Secondary Education, Force Field Analysis, Participation
Booth, John D.; Brown, K. Edwin – 1985
In this digest the functions of an administrator in gifted and talented education are explored. Administrators are seen to have responsibilities in awareness of the students, in community, and the curriculum. Among specific tasks outlined for administrators are developing plans for continuing identification of gifted students, ensuring that…
Descriptors: Administrator Role, Elementary Secondary Education, Gifted, Inservice Teacher Education
Little, Mildred – 1986
This digest suggests steps to take to organize an outdoor education organization at a state, regional, or local level. After an individual or group has determined the need for an organization and an area to be served, the first step is to organize a working meeting of no more than 20 key persons. Next, the purpose of the organization and services…
Descriptors: Committees, Organizational Development, Organizational Objectives, Organizations (Groups)
Stokes, Shari, Ed. – 1982
The manual considers practical issues involved in building and maintaining the effectiveness of school based support teams, interdisciplinary problem solving groups designed to respond to staff needs through crisis intervention, short or long term consultation, and continuous support. Separate sections address the following topics (sample…
Descriptors: Disabilities, Elementary Secondary Education, Interdisciplinary Approach, Problem Solving
Warger, Cynthia L.; And Others – 1991
This booklet reviews the literature and offers practical suggestions for dealing with exceptional children who are, or are suspected of being, abused and neglected. It describes what is known about child abuse in general and then as it specifically relates to children with disabilities. It examines factors associated with abuse and outlines…
Descriptors: Change Strategies, Child Abuse, Child Neglect, Disabilities
Berger, Sandra L. – 1990
This digest explores the concept of mentoring with gifted students and offers guidelines on its implementation. The literature on mentoring is reviewed, noting the maturing effect of mentor relationships and the particular value of mentors for disadvantaged students and for females. Among six guidelines offered are: decide what (not whom) the…
Descriptors: Disadvantaged Youth, Elementary Secondary Education, Females, Gifted
Berger, Sandra L. – 1990
This digest offers guidelines for group advocacy efforts on behalf of gifted education. Four potential pitfalls are identified: using an adversarial rather than a persuasive approach; assuming that people in administrative and political positions are not too bright or not very knowledgeable--or both; being impatient; and ineffectively coping with…
Descriptors: Activism, Child Advocacy, Elementary Secondary Education, Gifted
Plata, Maximino – 1982
The document offers a historical perspective, practical suggestions, and guidelines for assessment, placement, and programming of bilingual handicapped students. Chapter 1 on the scope of the problem looks at student, personnel, and instrument variables affecting assessment of bilingual exceptional students. Among the factors discussed are…
Descriptors: Bilingual Education Programs, Disabilities, Elementary Secondary Education, Evaluation Methods
Carfora, Jeanne; O'Rourke, Mary Lou – 1997
The primary purpose of this handbook is to provide the parent coordinator of the parent-powered family resource center with a specific guide for the development of a center. The handbook considers that a family resource center should exist to encourage family-school partnerships and to help strengthen parent-child interaction--it provides a…
Descriptors: Educational Environment, Elementary Education, Family Involvement, Parent Participation
Sampson, James P., Jr.; And Others – 1984
Computer assisted career guidance (CACG) systems and other computer applications are becoming established components of counseling and guidance services. While technical details involved in software and hardware operations are usually attended to, problems resulting from interpersonal dynamics in the implementation process often contribute more to…
Descriptors: Career Development, Career Guidance, Change Strategies, Computer Oriented Programs
Heflin, L. Juane; Rudy, Kathryn – 1991
This booklet examines the plight of homeless families who have children who need special educational services. It explores the magnitude of homelessness among families, provides empirical descriptions of homeless populations, and identifies factors contributing to the rising incidence of homelessness in the United States. Specific effects of…
Descriptors: Delivery Systems, Disabilities, Economically Disadvantaged, Elementary Secondary Education