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Schumm, Jeanne Shay; Strickler, Kelly – Intervention in School and Clinic, 1991
This article describes textbook adaptations for special needs students. The article offers suggestions for detecting the compatibility of the textbook with students' reading and interest levels and presents four categories of adaptations: substitute the textbook, simplify the textbook, highlight key concepts in the textbook, and structure…
Descriptors: Classroom Techniques, Elementary Secondary Education, Material Development, Media Adaptation
Ohio State Dept. of Education, Columbus. Div. of Elementary and Secondary Education. – 1983
This is one of a series of implementation documents prepared in conjunction with the revised minimum standards adopted in 1983 by the Ohio State Board of Education. Its purpose is to provide guidelines for developing a local policy governing selection of instructional materials, including textbooks, equipment, the library collection, and…
Descriptors: Elementary Secondary Education, Evaluation Criteria, Guidelines, Instructional Material Evaluation
Mussio, J. J. – Education Canada, 1980
Supports a national core curriculum for Canadian public schools which incorporates attitudes and values consistent with the economic, cultural, and social well-being of the country. Notes needs for materials development and selection, student evaluation methods and leadership, and lists seven concerns regarding a national curriculum. (SB)
Descriptors: Core Curriculum, Cost Effectiveness, Curriculum Development, Economics
Kern, Ann – 1974
The Materials Acquisition Project was created by the Bilingual Education Programs Branch of the U.S. Office of Education to make available information concerning instructional materials currently published in Spanish- and Portuguese-speaking countries to teachers of elementary and secondary bilingual-bicultural education classes in the United…
Descriptors: Audiovisual Aids, Biculturalism, Bilingual Education, Educational Media
Texas State Board of Education, Austin. – 1987
This report by the Texas State Board of Education to the 70th Legislature outlines reform legislation established in response to the call for school reform, specifically examining the components and implementation of a well-balanced basic curriculum in public schools. A reproduction of Section 21.101 of the Texas Education Code is supplied,…
Descriptors: Core Curriculum, Curriculum Development, Curriculum Enrichment, Educational Legislation