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| Rural Special Education… | 3 |
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| Journal Articles | 3 |
| Reports - Descriptive | 2 |
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Peer reviewedPitts, Mark – Rural Special Education Quarterly, 1988
Identifies unique problems associated with developing gifted programs in rural schools. Makes suggestions to administrators concerning proper emphasis on program planning, sensitivity during the identification procedures, financial and transportation difficulties, and fostering community support. 8 references. (SV)
Descriptors: Community Support, Elementary Secondary Education, Gifted, Program Administration
Peer reviewedClark, Gary M.; McDonnell, John – Rural Special Education Quarterly, 1994
Addresses the feasibility of developing rural community transition councils to improve transition services for students with disabilities. Describes the role of local transition councils in relation to the context of rural communities and transition services. Includes suggestions for enhancing community cohesiveness and community capacity to…
Descriptors: Advisory Committees, Community Involvement, Community Services, Community Support
Peer reviewedElrod, G. Franklin; And Others – Rural Special Education Quarterly, 1994
Advantages of school-community partnerships in developing rural transitional programs for disabled students include informal community politics that provide opportunities for educational support, accessibility of nonschool personnel, acquaintanceship of parents, strong rural work ethic, and easy identification of community resources. Provides…
Descriptors: Community Support, Disabilities, Education Work Relationship, High School Students
