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Designing Intervention Programs for Infants at Risk: Considerations, Implementation, and Evaluation.
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Dickin, Katherine L.; And Others – Early Child Development and Care, 1983
Six representative intervention programs for high-risk infants are selected, and their essential features are summarized. A model for use in designing, implementing, and evaluating intervention programs for infants and/or their families is discussed. (Author/RH)
Descriptors: Guidelines, High Risk Persons, Infants, Intervention
Preparing Early Childhood Educators and Paraprofessionals to Work with Mainstreamed Handicapped Children.
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Gillis-Olion, Marion; Olion, Ladelle – Early Child Development and Care, 1985
Describes a successful training model for early childhood educators (Grades K-three) and paraprofessionals who are unprepared to work with mainstreamed handicapped children. Specifically discussed are program goals and objectives; training modules; training activities; on-site visitation; evaluation; and discussion and recommendations. (Author/DST)
Descriptors: Disabilities, Early Childhood Education, Evaluation Methods, Inservice Teacher Education
Toy Libraries: Promoting Play, Toys, and Family Support Internationally.
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Mayfield, Margie I. – Early Child Development and Care, 1993
Examined 32 toy libraries in Sweden, England, Canada, and Australia to identify similarities and differences on program model, sponsorship and location, program goals, participants, staffing, toys and materials, program operation, perceived effects, and current concerns. Identifies trends related to the role of toy libraries in meeting family and…
Descriptors: Childrens Libraries, Early Childhood Education, Foreign Countries, Library Personnel
C-AIM: An Exercise in Developing Computer Management of Instruction.
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Bishop, Thomas D. – Early Child Development and Care, 1988
Shares insights concerning preparation needed for using Computer Management of Instruction (CMI), the general structure of a CMI system, and some system features a user might encounter. Describes the development of Arkansas' Computer-Assisted Instructional Management system for mathematics instruction. (RH)
Descriptors: Computer Managed Instruction, Computer Software, Computer Uses in Education, Guidelines
Successful Administration of Infant/Toddler Child Care Programs.
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Gulley, Beverly; And Others – Early Child Development and Care, 1988
Discusses seven important criteria of successful infant/toddler child care programs. Criteria include: (1) positive interpersonal relationships; (2) a sound philosophical base; (3) clear delineation of policies and procedures; (4) good staff selection, planning, and development; (5) feedback to parents; (6) a strong support base; and (7)…
Descriptors: Administrative Principles, Administrator Characteristics, Day Care, Educational Administration
The Overweight Preschool Retarded Child Can and Should Lose Weight.
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Fox, Robert; And Others – Early Child Development and Care, 1983
Describes a weight reduction and control program for obese retarded preschool children involving parent leaders and incorporating social and tangible rewards. Discusses techniques children practice daily for a total of 15 weeks. (RH)
Descriptors: Adolescents, Body Weight, Children, Foreign Countries
Programming for Preschoolers with Special Needs: How Child Development Knowledge Can Help.
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Honig, Alice Sterling – Early Child Development and Care, 1983
Argues that understanding of five major dimensions of normal child development can be useful for those who work with special children: child development theories, norms, research models, intervention models, and communication techniques. (RH)
Descriptors: Child Development, Classroom Techniques, Disabilities, Guidelines