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Peer reviewedJohnsen, Susan K.; Corn, Ann L. – Roeper Review, 1989
The paper examines the historical background, the current status, and the future possibilities of educational programing for gifted children with sensory and/or physical disabilities. Discussed are definitions, prevalence, child characteristics, identification methods, exemplary programs, obstacles, and influential trends. A model is proposed for…
Descriptors: Definitions, Demonstration Programs, Educational History, Educational Practices
Peer reviewedVanTassel-Baska, Joyce – Gifted Child Quarterly, 1991
Gifted education depends on two linkages in its program development efforts: the special education linkage and the general education linkage. A closer working relationship with general education is recommended, along with careful consideration of the curriculum reform movement, basic research on teaching and learning, and effective schools…
Descriptors: Curriculum Development, Educational Cooperation, Elementary Secondary Education, Gifted
Download full textMonaco, Theresa; Goodner, Jane – 1989
The University of Houston's Center for Gifted and Talented Education (Texas) conducts summer workshops for teachers and gifted/talented children in a program called HELP (Helping Exceptional Learners Progress). The children learn more about their abilities, interact with other gifted children, and solve some of the problems they face because of…
Descriptors: College Programs, Elementary Education, Enrichment Activities, Field Trips
Education Commission of the States, Denver, CO. – 1979
This report attempts to clarify Title I requirements in order to enhance the development of new State and local special programs and the modification of existing programs in a manner that conforms to Title I rules. Five fundamental areas are addressed. These include: (1) the basic requirements contained in the Title I legal framework applicable to…
Descriptors: Compensatory Education, Cooperative Programs, Coordination, Educational Legislation
Parke, Beverly N. – 2003
This book presents 65 programs that are readily available in most school districts and communities and assesses each program's potential for serving the needs of talented students, based on levels of content acceleration, in-depth topic immersion, and interest exploration. The book begins by discussing hidden programs that are already in schools…
Descriptors: Academic Standards, Elementary Secondary Education, Enrichment Activities, Gifted
Smilansky, Moshe; Israelashvili, Moshe – Gifted Education International, 1989
A project was developed in southern Tel-Aviv to intellectually foster gifted/socially disadvantaged adolescents. The program's components include mastery of mathematics and English, development of excellence in selected areas, peer group support, and critical thinking development. The paper describes problems encountered by the project and program…
Descriptors: Academically Gifted, Critical Thinking, English Instruction, Foreign Countries
Peer reviewedPurcell, Jeanne H. – Gifted Child Quarterly, 1995
This study examined the status of local gifted education programs in 19 states and reasons attributed by 1,579 educators for the status of the programs. Programs in states with gifted education mandates and good economic health were intact and expanded, while programs in states without mandates or in poor economic health were threatened. (SW)
Descriptors: Administrator Attitudes, Economic Factors, Educational Legislation, Elementary Secondary Education
Wyoming State Dept. of Education, Cheyenne. – 1983
These program guidelines provide a list of the essential elements which make for a quality occupational education special needs delivery system. Among the topics listed in the guidelines are: (1) six sources of laws and regulations which direct and regulate services to special needs populations; (2) definition of the four distinct populations…
Descriptors: Administrative Policy, Career Guidance, Delivery Systems, Guidelines
Longo, Judith A. – 1986
Ocean County College (OCC) has had a long-standing commitment to serving all those who might benefit from higher education. One of its efforts to serve the disabled is its Telecollege Program for Confined Adults, which began in fall 1978. Through the program, homebound students select and schedule courses through a counselor, who also arranges for…
Descriptors: Community Colleges, Educational Opportunities, English Instruction, Home Instruction
Lord, F.E., Ed.; Isenberg, Robert M., Ed. – 1964
Representative approaches used in programs in special education in the United States are presented. An overview is given of the types, definitions, numbers, and prevailing practices for serving exceptional children in the public schools; various approaches to developing area programs (contracting for service, organizing a special district, and…
Descriptors: Community Programs, Comprehensive Programs, Cooperative Programs, Coordination
Ashworth, Margaret; Osborn, Debra – Gifted Education International, 1988
The Primary Extension and Challenge Programme was developed to serve 10- to 12-year-old gifted and talented children in the state of Western Australia. This article reviews the program's historical perspective, teacher responsibilities, student identification and selection procedures, course development, teaching strategies, student projects, and…
Descriptors: Ability Identification, Admission Criteria, Curriculum Development, Enrichment Activities
Merkoski, Kay – 1988
This manual is intended to guide the development of a primary grade gifted and talented program called Project EAGLE. The program focuses on lateral enrichment, higher level cognitive domain skills, creative thinking, self-directed learning, self-awareness and acceptance, and interpersonal relationships. Students complete assignments in…
Descriptors: Ability Identification, Curriculum Development, Enrichment Activities, Gifted
Applied Urbanetics, Inc., Washington, DC. – 1978
Descriptive summaries of twenty-two rural and urban school systems throughout the United States are presented in this report. Data for each summary include: (1) an introduction which describes the school's student population, the school's desegregation strategy (court ordered or voluntary), grants received by the school, and problem areas focused…
Descriptors: Case Studies, Compensatory Education, Educational Improvement, Educationally Disadvantaged
WOOCK, ROGER – 1967
PROJECT UPLIFT WAS ESTABLISHED IN THE SUMMER OF 1965 IN HARLEM IN PART TO AVOID POSSIBLE RIOTS. CONNECTED WITH HARYOU-ACT, AND FUNDED THROUGH THE OFFICE OF ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITY, THE PROJECT'S ACTIVITIES INCLUDED--CONSTRUCTION OF VEST POCKET PARKS, PLANTING OF TREES IN CENTRAL HARLEM, A REMEDIAL READING PROGRAM, BOOTHS TO GIVE INFORMATION ABOUT…
Descriptors: Athletics, Day Camp Programs, Drama Workshops, Federal Aid
Connors, Eugene T. – 1980
The implementation of the Education for All Handicapped Children Act (PL 94-142) has placed an enormous financial burden on local districts. In order to create special education programs that combine cost effectiveness and high quality, a regional model has been developed. The Therapeutic Residential Experience for Emotional Stability (TREES) in…
Descriptors: Cooperative Programs, Cost Effectiveness, Elementary Secondary Education, Expenditure per Student
