The authors suggest a preventive program for behavior problems in potentially learning disabled students prior to referral. This preventive program should include teacher workshops on behavior modification, affective training in the classroom, parent education on children's emotional development, inservice courses for all elementary teachers, and…

Nine author-contributed papers focus on the needs of preschool gifted and talented children. M. Karnes presents "The Challenge" of educating this population, reviews characteristics of gifted/talented children, and offers guidelines for developing programs for students, including gifted minority and gifted handicapped children. A variety of…

Based on information gathered from a statewide survey and a study of six college programs, this series of monographs presents findings and suggested applications for postsecondary development programs for occupational education students. The first of nine monographs contains an overview of research results. The results are based on an examination…