Early warning systems (EWS), in the context of secondary transition, are tools that analyze individual student-level data and estimate each student's risk of dropping out of school or completing school on time. Such tools generally consider three primary types of data--commonly referred to as the A, B, Cs: attendance/absence data,…

The purpose of this annotated bibliography is to provide educators with sources that define the issues of mental health and offer suggestions for how to address mental health in the secondary transition planning process. The information is organized by four categories: (1) overview of the issue; (2) prevalence and comorbidity; (3) professional,…

Career and Technical Education (CTE) has predominantly existed parallel to academic education. Recently however, CTE and academic instruction have begun to intersect and merge. This confluence can be very beneficial for students with disabilities. Careful planning for both academic and CTE instruction is critical. It allows for students with…

The purpose of this annotated bibliography is to summarize relevant research and Internet resources to update families, special education professionals, and researchers on what is currently known related to assistive technology and secondary transition procedures. Information is provided on the following topics: (1) assistive technology and…

In November 2015, a group of researchers met to discuss the role of large-scale international studies to inform social studies research and practice. The conversation focused on published analyses of the International Association for the Evaluation of Educational Achievement (IEA) 1999 Civic Education study (CIVED) of 14 year olds in 28 countries,…

This resource list on preventing alcohol and other drug use among secondary school students was compiled by the Office for Substance Abuse Prevention (OSAP). All resources have been reviewed to ensure that they reflect the latest scientific facts and convey a clear no-use message. The list is divided into three major sections: (1) resources for…

This annotated list of filmstrips, deemed appropriate for use by teachers of junior and senior high school students in English, social studies, and guidance, was compiled using the following criteria for selection: authenticity, appropriateness, cost, technical quality, presentation, and circumstances of use. They are listed alphabetically by…

Undoubtedly, primitive man sat around the campfire sharing lessons of survival while telling tales of dangerous animals, ferocious storms, and other scourges of nature. We can well envision these early storytellers embellishing their escapades with waving arms and other exaggerated expressions, but these accounts effectively increased man's…

The annotated bibliography provides a list of books, fiction and nonfiction, for use in junior and senior high schools. Each entry is arranged alphabetically, giving author, title, publisher, copyright date, length, cost, and a recommended source. Paperback editions are indicated by "pa." The annotations help to point up the weaknesses and…

Discusses various adolescent novels that deal with divorce and explains how they might help high school students adjust to its trauma. (FL)

Presents an annotated list of 30 trade books for teenagers published in 1992. Notes that middle and secondary school students helped to choose the books on the list. (SR)

Notes the importance of publishing student writing beyond the classroom. Offers an annotated bibliography and a chart of 36 student magazines at various grade levels that publish student writing on a variety of topics. (SR)

This bibliography provides science and engineering career information for secondary students, their parents, and guidance counselors. The usual bibliographic information is given for each citation, along with the cost, if any. Sources of information on financial aid are also listed. (MA)

The annotated bibliography on educational programs for talented and gifted children and adolescents contains approximately 80 abstracts and associated indexing information for documents, published from 1961 through 1973, which have been selected from the computer file of the Information Center of the Council for Exceptional Children. It is…

This bibliography makes available to educators and others a comprehensive resource for information regarding gifted youth who are gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender or questioning their sexual orientation and/or gender identity (G/GLBTQ). It includes articles, brochures, books, lesson plans, staff development, video media, and Web resources. As…