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New York State Education Dept., Albany. Regents External Degree Program. – 1981
The Regents External Degree is a New York State program offering a college degree to individuals, whether by earned college credit or knowledge acquired in other experience areas. The external degree and the College Proficiency Examinations are administered by the University of the State of New York, which has no campus or courses but accepts…
Descriptors: College Credits, Degree Requirements, Equivalency Tests, Experiential Learning
Keiffer, Elisabeth – Woman's Day, 1986
Colleges and universities have responded to the need of adults to possess academic credentials by designing programs flexible enough to fit any situation. Portfolio assessment, independent study, credit-by-exam, and credit for prior learning are among the ways people earn degrees. Some women's experiences and sources for study cited. (MLW)
Descriptors: Adult Students, Certification, College Credits, Educational Experience
Council for Adult and Experiential Learning, Columbia, MD. – 1986
This booklet provides a guide to some of the credit-bearing opportunities in place at more than 1,200 United States colleges and universities that recognize learning obtained away from the formal college classroom. The data were compiled from a fall 1984 survey and are presented in two sections. The first provides the programmatic information…
Descriptors: Advanced Placement Programs, College Credits, College Programs, Degree Requirements
1979
Guidebook descriptions of the 3000 worldwide adventure trips open to public participation include highlights, itinerary, level of experience necessary, requirements, location, duration, dates, cost, and addresses and telephone numbers of the operating organizations. The guidebook is organized in four major sections and, within each section, into…
Descriptors: Activities, Adventure Education, Anthropology, Athletics
Cleaver, Joanne – 1992
Noting the increase in interactive museums and science centers and children's exuberant reaction to hands-on exhibits, this guide provides tips for parents on how to prepare for a museum visit and how to encourage the learning process during the visit. The first part of the guide discusses the shift in museum policy from "hands off" to…
Descriptors: Childhood Interests, Children, Cognitive Style, Hands on Science
Woolls, Blanche E.; Loertscher, David V. – School Library Journal, 1982
Briefly discusses some of the factors to be considered in selecting instructional software for microcomputers and presents an annotated list of instructional computer programs recommended by the authors for first purchase in developing software collections. A list of distributors is attached. (JL)
Descriptors: Computer Programs, Elementary Secondary Education, Evaluation Criteria, Instructional Materials
Bush, Katherine P.; And Others – Book Report, 1989
Seven articles provide ideas for the promotion of school libraries through the use of bulletin boards and displays. Topics covered include display ideas; design basics and hints; and a directory of sources for ideas and materials. Two materials describe activities and displays used in schools to celebrate National Library Week. (CLB)
Descriptors: Bulletin Boards, Captions, Display Aids, Exhibits
Kupper, Lisa, Ed. – 2000
Intended for parents of children with reading and learning disabilities, this publication provides basic information and identifies related organizations and other resources. The first section is an article titled, "A Look at Learning Disabilities in Children and Youth" (Larry B. Silver). This article reviews types of learning disabilities (based…
Descriptors: Adults, Agencies, Child Rearing, Disability Identification
Council for Exceptional Children, Reston, VA. Center for Special Education Technology. – 1989
One of nine brief guides for special educators on using computer technology, this guide focuses on computer use with learning disabled students for such purposes as direct instruction and development of communication skills. It is noted that the learning disabled student may possess certain characteristics which require the kind of modification of…
Descriptors: Communication Skills, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Software, Computer Uses in Education
Louisville Deaf Oral School, KY. – 1983
The handbook, in the format of an open letter to parents of hearing impaired (HI) children, responds to surveyed parent needs on parent concerns, books, resources, parent rights, and effectiveness of the aural/oral education method. Following identification of four major parent concerns such as increased awareness of the importance of the medical…
Descriptors: Audiolingual Skills, Aural Learning, Hearing Impairments, Oral Communication Method
Kells, Patricia P., Ed.; And Others – 1982
The inservice materials described in this monograph are designed for regular classroom teachers who are working with mainstreamed children in elementary and secondary school classrooms. The first section contains abstracts of six series of inservice materials: (1) "I'm a Lot Like You"; (2) "Educating Students in the Least Restrictive Environment";…
Descriptors: Educational Resources, Elementary Secondary Education, Inservice Teacher Education, Instructional Materials
Murphy, Catherine – School Library Media Quarterly, 1990
Identifies questions that school librarians considering retrospective conversion should ask to evaluate their catalog needs and questions to ask vendors about their conversion methods. Comparative data about various vendors and methods of retrospective conversion are provided, along with a list of vendor addresses. (CLB)
Descriptors: Computer Software, Cost Effectiveness, Elementary Secondary Education, Guidelines
Davis, C. Leonard; And Others – 1986
With the increased emphasis on making college programs available for learning disabled students, parents should participate with their children in the investigation of colleges that offer the facilities and support systems which will enable the learning disabled (LD) candidate to achieve success in college. This guide provides a framework to help…
Descriptors: College Bound Students, College Choice, College Preparation, Decision Making
American Council on Education, Washington, DC. HEATH Resource Center. – 1988
This resource paper provides information about postsecondary programs for young adults with substantial learning disabilities and other special needs. The introductory section outlines characteristics of the population and components of successful educational programs. Subsequent sections include guidelines for recognizing the young person's…
Descriptors: Daily Living Skills, Employment Potential, Interpersonal Competence, Job Skills
National Association of Private, Nontraditional Schools and Colleges, Grand Junction, CO. – 1983
Questions and answers concerning accreditation of postsecondary institutions are presented, along with a list of personal/organizational sources and bibliographical sources of information. Information is provided on the following: accreditation and its origin, the Council on Postsecondary Accreditation, the U.S. Department of Education, the…
Descriptors: Accreditation (Institutions), Accrediting Agencies, Agency Cooperation, Eligibility
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