Although universal prevention is critical to the prevention of bullying and harassment, certain students may need additional, targeted supports to reduce the likelihood of harmful interactions and to moderate the harm done when such interactions occur. This report offers strategies to help support students who are directly involved with bullying…

This document provides guidance for establishing a levels of services (LoS) model for gifted and advanced learners. The Advisory Council on the Education of Gifted and Talented Students recommends that all Missouri public school districts, regardless of size, provide varied and multiple services to meet the needs of gifted and talented learners.…

While the usual transitional concerns will be present when schools reopen, it is anticipated that this fall's return to school will be particularly challenging. Teachers and administrators should operate on the assumption that everyone, (students, families and staff) will have experienced some degree of anxiety and stress, uncertainty, illness,…

Describes Satanism as destructive religion that promises power, dominance, and gratification and that may seduce adolescents who feel alienated, alone, angry, and desperate. Explores psychosocial needs of adolescents that are met by participation in Satanic worship. Includes method for determining adolescents' level of involvement and assessment…

This handbook was written from a natural, non-drug oriented approach to psychotherapy and counseling and is intended to help individuals in selecting a therapist. The role of counseling and psychotherapy is described, possible benefits from therapy are listed, and characteristics of good therapists are considered. Developing a list of potential…

This booklet offers guidelines by which a person can make an informed decision about whether buying or renting a house is the best individual alternative. Advantages and disadvantages of both buying and renting are listed. Cost considerations are discussed and compared along with such considerations as selection of the time to buy and estimation…

This book, written for counselors and other mental health professionals, outlines the stresses and challenges dual career couples face, as well as plans for helping dual career couples learn negotiation, communicaiton, and conflict resolution skills. The book's 12 chapters are organized in 3 parts. Part 1 (chapters 1 to 4), reviews the literature…

Hearing-impaired postsecondary students' special needs include visual reinforcements, academic tutoring, and recognition of their language-related problems. Tactics suggested are (1) using qualified support faculty, (2) establishing course entry requirements, (3) using visual aids, (4) using academic tutoring, and (5) having written materials…

Introduces a symposium aimed at providing a practical compendium of advice to teachers in communication for helping alleviate common communication problems among students in a classroom. (JMF)

This model is designed to assist educators in determining their role expectations and proficiency levels and to use this information to plan experiences for extending one's own professional growth. (Author)

For Postpartum Education for Parents (PEP) volunteers, this reference guide provides background information about the common concerns of parents. Extensively reviewed for accuracy and content by pediatricians, psychologists, obstetricians, nurses, and childbirth educators, the guide contains a summary discussion of the postpartum infant and…

The basic linkage service of an information and Referral (I and R) center is discussed in this manual. By itself, information-giving can be very important. It helps make people in a community more aware of the services available to them, and it can go a long way toward making their lives healthier and happier. In addition, if records are properly…

Uses of Apple II microcomputers with special-education students are described. Many such students can overcome handicaps with the computers. Use of word processing, the role of motivation, and individual attention are stressed. (MNS)

The difficulties faced by migrant children are described. Ways of improving the education of migrant children and youths are addressed, and resources are listed. (MT)

Because the needs of mature students are so radically different than the 18-22 year-old student, it is essential that student personnel workers respond to these needs by creating specially designed orientation and extra-curricular programs. This document offers an itemization of all factors that must be considered in designing a complete program…