The Child Care and Early Education Research Connections collection catalogs resources that researchers, policymakers, and other professionals find and use for child care and early education research. The items outlined in this resource list examine equity in early care and education (ECE). They were published between 2016 and 2022 in the United…

Health issues in transition focuses on issues related to individuals with special health care needs as they transition from pediatric to adult services. The Maternal and Child Health Bureau defines youth with special health care needs as "those who have or are at increased risk for a chronic physical, developmental, behavioral, or emotional…

In line with this issue's theme of "Emerging Issues in School Bullying Research and Prevention Science," a supplemental list of annotated resources for classroom use is presented.

This article presents an annotated bibliography of recent research related to academic advising. It includes research papers that focus on advising and a special section of the "Journal of Career Development" that is devoted to multicultural graduate advising relationships.

This annotated bibliography updated from a 2007 edition, is intended as a resource for technical assistance providers as they work with states on adolescent literacy. This revision includes current research and documents of practical use in guiding improvements in grades 4-12 reading instruction in the content areas and in interventions for…

In recent years policymakers have increasingly looked to Extended Learning Time (ELT) as a means of improving student outcomes. As a result, some school districts have increased academic time for students by adding time to the school day or days to the school year. In other communities, schools and community-based organizations have partnered to…

Transitions--from hospital to home, early intervention to preschool, child care to school--are times of major change for children and families. The resources presented in this article can be used to build the capacity of family members, professionals, and administrators to understand and support transition practices that are thoughtful,…

The purpose of this paper is to provide brief descriptions and links to a number of reputed websites on various topics and issues of special education. The web sites are organized in the following categories: (1) Teaching in Inclusive Classroom, (2) Policies, Procedures, & Process of Special education, (3) Students with High Incidence…

This annotated bibliography lists almost 1,200 journal articles published between 1985 and 1991 and drawn primarily from the ERIC and PsycLIT databases, focusing on issues which affect the educational integration of children and adults with special needs. Primary attention is given to articles discussing the methods and needs of students with mild…

This article describes a literature search process employed to identify research in Appropriate Dispute Resolution (ADR) and special education, organizes some initial search results, briefly summarizes them, and raises important questions for the purpose of generating a future research agenda. The authors hope that this examination of literature…

In the United States, 67% of all schools are in rural areas and 33% of all school children attend rural schools. The availability of rural-specific information is imperative for rural and urban special educators, administrators, parents and others who come into daily contact with children and youth with disabilities. This collection of 105…

Notes that children's books are a valuable source for teachers to bring topics before their students, begin discussions that promote the acceptance of special needs learners, and teach children about the differences that individuals bring to learning situations. Presents annotations of several books that deal with subjects that can be difficult…

This compilation of annotated bibliographies is dedicated to invitational theory and practice. The articles, written over the last several years, are divided into three sections: published research articles, dissertations, and master's theses. Following the article citation an abstract is included describing the purpose of the paper. The articles…

Presents descriptions and addresses for 12 World Wide Web sites where additional information on the articles in this issue can be found. Topics include Black History Month, inclusion, special education, parent-teacher communication, and reading aloud to children. (TJQ)

This annotated bibliography on performance assessment in schools lists 16 journal articles and 2 reports which were published between 1991 and 1993. Citations address the following aspects of performance assessment: conditions for alternative assessments, validity and reliability issues, accountability issues, performance assessment in science and…