The author discusses two essential ingredients of a school program for behaviorally handicapped adolescents--the work experience program and group evaluation meetings. It is noted that these components help to provide experiences and develop behaviors that are relevant to the world of work and meet the unique needs of the young adolescent…

From a special section, "Adapted Physical Education. Also see AA 501 888, AA 501 889, AA 501 891 through AA 501 894.

The pamphlet outlines programs provided by Bergen County (New Jersey) for gifted students. Initial sections provide information on definition of the term "gifted"; methods for identification; professional awareness and sensitivity to the gifted; and personal characteristics, strategies, and competencies of a teacher of the gifted. A…

This booklet is the seventh in a series of eight that document the University of Nebraska-Lincoln/Lincoln Public School involvement in the Tenth-Cycle Teacher Corps Program. In addition to the five models discussed in other booklets (two through six) in the series, six other models were developed to aid in accomplishing the program goals. These…

This paper and abstract bibliography examines special education for gifted children. The paper discusses the right versus the privilege of gifted children to have special programs and appropriate stimulation. The annotated bibliography includes 70 document references from "Research in Education (RIE)" and "Current Index to Journals in Education…

This annual descriptive report supplements the detailed official statistical and financial reports submitted to fulfill the requirement of a report for the fiscal year 1970-71, and to bring about increased understanding of the vocational program in the state. Information is presented about 36 specific areas under the four sections of: (1) program…

Brief descriptions of employment and educational programs in women's centers of nine Florida junior and community colleges. (JT)

Discusses a study assistance program developed and implemented predominantly for black students at the postsecondary level. Also examines how the college counseling center has helped to minimize dual problems in the program. (Author)

Describes the special education services program developed by the Lake Shore Michigan Public School system in St. Clair Shores, Michigan. (Author/JG)

Describes the Early Prevention of School Failure program, an ESEA Title III program developed in Peotone, Illinois, that provides special kindergarten classes for children with learning disabilities. (JG)

Through the use of such support services as interpreting, note-taking, and tutors, deaf college students at California State University at Northridge compete with 25,000 hearing peers in an urban, liberal arts university setting. (Author)

Describes a program in which community organizations (such as the Lions Club) adopted 20 Ohio schools for six weeks to teach primary grade children the importance of eye care and safety. Materials used in the program (developed by the National Society for the Prevention of Blindness) are outlined. (PHR)

The Campbell County Public Schools (VA) developed Project ACCENT (Arts, Citizenship, Career Education to Nurture Native Talents) to allow 150 gifted and talented high school students to investigate fine arts careers through the experience and guidance of a practicing professional artist. (SBH)

The article describes an Iowa State University summer project for gifted and talented high school juniors, which encompassed aspects of both the enrichment and acceleration models. Students were chosen on the basis of laboratory investigations into selected energy problems. (DLS)

Brief articles report on eight programs, primarily developed by residential schools for individuals with blindness and visual impairments. The articles describe the Council of Schools for the Blind, the Michigan School for the Blind, precane mobility devices, drug education for teenagers, disability awareness, rural service delivery, parent/infant…