This directory is designed to provide access to appropriate remedial resources offered by or through private schools for children (from ages 2-22) with specific learning disabilities. The directory lists 305 schools in three sections: (1) private schools for students with learning disabilities; (2) schools that have a learning disability program…

Seventeen activities or programs conducted in the Dade County (Florida) public elementary and secondary schools in order to reduce or prevent dropout are described in this resource guide. The programs activities include: (1) workshops to develop school-based dropout prevention programs; (2) "Students Working Intelligently to Combat High…

Community colleges in Mississippi, Alabama, Georgia, Tennessee, and Florida providing services and accommodations for students with learning disabilities are discussed in this document. Over 40 community colleges are included. Requirements for college entry are described for each college. Services provided by the college are discussed. These…

Developmental programs which have reached a relatively mature level of operation and can serve as regional models and resources for each other and for emerging programs are identified in this national directory. Introductory material discusses the need for and purpose of the directory, the selection process used to identify outstanding programs,…

Although planned as a comprehensive listing of special programs for minority group members several decisions were made which significantly expanded its scope, and hopefully, makes it even more useful to candidates, counselors, and employers. A number of programs for "disadvantaged" persons were included. Some general programs, open to all persons,…

This catalog describes 38 successful mathematics education programs in six states. In each program the site, content focus, grade level, program description, and address for contact are provided. Summary tables are organized by content focus; grade level; and by achievement level of students targeted by programs including special, remedial,…

A guide to 279 college and universities offering full-service programs for students with dyslexia and other learning disabilities (LDs) is presented. An introductory section discusses what LDs are, what college students with LDs are like, why colleges began providing programs for these students, admissions and support after admission, and how high…

This publication describes many of the basic skills improvement programs and activities ongoing in the state of Wisconsin. The efforts included were identified through a statewide survey in which administrators and staff members of the programs provided the information included in this volume. Programs described are grouped in the following…

This directory contains case studies which examine some of the more innovative responses to the problems presented by technological change, a more diverse and expanding student population, and increased access to institutions of higher education. While most of the programs are based at specific higher education institutions in the United States,…

This report analyzes practices and conditions that seek to prevent at-risk behaviors among adolescents. Discussion begins with a description of the developmental tasks that adolescents need to complete before they can assume productive adult roles in society. While two conflicting views of adolescence are noted, the capacity of young people to…

This directory describes programs for serving at-risk students in rural small schools in Arkansas, Louisiana, New Mexico, Oklahoma, and Texas. Section 1 lists 72 programs by state, including 8 programs that were added to the directory in 1995. Each entry includes target population; a brief description of program features; the school/community…