A description of this basic arithmetic program includes an outline of its goals, features contained in a teacher's manual, task cards and supplementary resource materials, steps involved in the implementation of the program, and answers to some questions about the program. An outline of the training program is given along with a workshop schedule.…

The described inservice teacher education learning module is designed for the use of elementary school teachers who wish to build their skills in using diagnostic assessment techniques to evaluate the instructional needs of exceptional children. The contents of the module are outlined, and activities and resources involved in its use are…

The described inservice teacher education course is for elementary school teachers who wish to increase their skill in individual tutoring of children who need remedial help with basic mathematics. Included in this informational report are an outline of the contents of the course, description of activities and resources involved in the course, and…

The teacher inservice program described here is intended to familiarize the participant with the behavioral and learning characteristics of classroom children who have specific learning disabilities. Subjects covered include visual and auditory perception and learning; remediation of specific language, reading, and writing problems; and motor and…

The inservice teacher education course described is designed for elementary school teachers seeking to improve their teaching skills in diagnostic reading. The scope and sequencing of topics in the course are outlined. The activities and resources involved in using course materials are described and ordering information is provided. A critique of…

The described inservice teacher education module is designed for use by elementary and secondary school teachers who are interested in improving their skills in identifying and remediating students' spelling problems. The scope and sequencing of module topics are outlined, and the activities and resources involved in its use described. Ordering…

The described learning modules are designed for the use of early childhood education teachers who serve mildly, moderately, and profoundly handicapped children from the ages of three to five. The scope and sequencing of module topics is outlined, and a description is given of activities and resources involved in their use. Ordering information for…

The described inservice education programs are designed for regular classroom teachers dealing with mainstreamed students who require specific diagnostic and corrective plans and strategies. Included in this informative report are an outline of the contents of the programs, the activities and resources they involve, and ordering information for…

The inservice teacher seminars and instructional materials described here focus on understanding development-oriented education principles and prescriptive/diagnostic teaching skills and aiding students whose visual and hearing problems affect their behavior and learning. Inservice topics include: learning concepts of humanistic educational…

A teacher education program that uses direct observation to help teachers determine children's abilities, disabilities, learning styles, self-concept, and interests is described. Topics covered include direct observation, motivational activities, physical health, assessing pupil social interactions, and auditory and visual reception. Information…

Describes the Weehawken, New Jersey, individualized language arts program to develop better ways of teaching writing and composition through diagnosing student writing needs, using prescriptive teaching techniques, and evaluating student progress. Validated by the Office of Education, the program has spread across the country. (MF)

This booklet provides descriptions of 16 adult education programs that have been validated as successful by the Joint Dissemination Review Panel (JDRP), U.S. Department of Education and that are being promoted by the National Diffusion Network (NDN). Although the programs were developed by individual school districts in response to local needs,…