This paper presents a report on a special services aide program in Connecticut. The community was the source of the paraprofessional personnel, who were then trained by teachers. By the end of a successful second year, there was a need for a university/school cooperative training program to fill the demand for these personnel. Presented in a…

A teacher of middle school gifted students describes the development of an apprentice program in which students learned from community mentors. Students set personal goals and kept journals on their thoughts and feelings. Several journal excerpts are included. (CL)

A week-by-week readiness program for preschool and early primary children. (Editor)

This publication is intended to help local school systems plan, implement, and expand programs for secondary aged handicapped students in Maine's public schools. An introductory section examines four major factors: assessment, curriculum, personal and career development, and graduation. The next section contains detailed descriptions of 10 program…

A four-part publication places intergenerational programming in the larger context of community renewal and well-being. Part I, "The Basics: What, Who, and Why," contains two articles. The first, by Kathlyn Thorp, defines intergenerational activities and considers organizations which should be involved in such activities and possible…

This report describes the strategy adopted by the Fairfax County Public Schools (Virginia) for the implementation of Elementary Science Study (ESS) materials in its schools. A plan was prepared for the implementation: (1) inservice teachers were given training in the use of ESS kits and motivated to use these effectively, and (2) an Instructional…

Describes an effort to develop a cooperative network of university-based social scientists and representatives from various education-related organizations within a community for the purpose of exchanging their limited resources in effective and mutually productive ways. (JG)

Ten papers address topics in career education for students with behavior disorders. W. Morse points out "Problems and Promises," including problems with the definition and scope of career education and the needs for individualization and support systems. C. Kokaska and L. Cook in "Concepts and Definitions" offer insight on problems in defining…

The report summarizes the Preschool Demonstration Project for the Handicapped which served 3- to 5-year-old children with mild handicaps. The project was designed to reduce the influence of handicaps on regular school entrance through structured intervention; integration with nonhandicapped children; and training for teachers, parents, and…

The manual is designed to encourage school districts to use community resources to expand educational opportunities for gifted students. Suggestions for planning such community enrichment programs address locating and screening resources, developing community relationships, and integrating resources into the instructional program. Examples of ways…

This appendix accompanies Volume 1 of the Information and Referral Center Study and the Evalaution of Information and Referral Services for the Elderly, and contains job descriptions for the Wisconsin Information Services (WIS) project staff, guidelines for proposals for project participation, the interview used for proposed I and R Center sites,…

This report, prepared by the National Clearinghouse for Drug Abuse Information, discusses the Free Clinic Movement--its philosophy, characteristics, background, and problems. The Free Clinic Movement developed because the existing health care system was not providing services to a large number of racial, philosphical, and cultural minorities due…

The Irving, Texas, Independent School District developed and implemented Project Eureka, a 1 year program, with Elementary Secondary Education Act Title IV, Part C monies, for grade 5 middle school gifted students. Of the 1,750 students tested on the School and College Aptitude Test and the Scientific Research Associates Achievement Test, and…

Designed for high school teachers and administrators, this compilation of two journal articles, a bibliography, and a course list describes how one school took two days between semesters, abandoned regular schedules, and offered special minicourses suited to the talents of the staff and community. Minicourses are seen as a way to broaden horizons,…

A three-year model project in career education was undertaken to accomplish several goals, including the following: to provide a strong guidance and counseling program; to design programs to increase self-awareness, favorable attitudes, and career decision-making skills; and to provide career orientation and exploratory experiences for students.…