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Download full textBerger, Sandra L. – 1991
This "ERIC Digest" discusses the components of an effective educational program for students who are gifted. The paper defines the term "program" and distinguishes between programs and provisions. Eight major components of an effective program are noted: needs assessment, definition of population, identification procedures,…
Descriptors: Elementary Secondary Education, Gifted, Program Development, Program Effectiveness
Berger, Sandra L. – 1991
No matter where gifted and talented students obtain their education, they need an appropriately differentiated curriculum designed to address their individual characteristics, needs, abilities, and interests. A program that builds on these characteristics may be viewed as qualitatively (rather than quantitatively) different from the basic…
Descriptors: Curriculum Development, Curriculum Evaluation, Educational Principles, Elementary Secondary Education
ERIC Clearinghouse on Handicapped and Gifted Children, Reston, VA. – 1989
The digest briefly summarizes the characteristics and current trends in special education programing for exceptional children. Exceptional children are described as having physical, mental, or behavioral handicaps and ranging in age from birth to 21. Requirements of basic federal legislation (The Education for All Handicapped Children Act) and…
Descriptors: Definitions, Delivery Systems, Disabilities, Early Intervention
Winebrenner, Susan; Devlin, Barbara – 2001
This digest discusses research that documents the benefits of keeping gifted students together, the advantages and disadvantages of cluster grouping, and how to implement cluster grouping strategies. It argues that cluster grouping allows educators to come much closer to providing better educational services for groups of students with similar…
Descriptors: Ability Identification, Cluster Grouping, Elementary Secondary Education, Gifted
Cloud, Nancy – 1988
The special instructional needs of limited English proficient (LEP) students in special education programs are discussed. The degree of the student's disability (mild, moderate, or severe) directs both the program focus and the need for specialized knowledge to deliver appropriate instruction. A responsive English as a second language (ESL)…
Descriptors: Elementary Secondary Education, English (Second Language), Individual Needs, Limited English Speaking
Kerka, Sandra – 1987
A comprehensive delivery system offers several advantages in career counseling programs serving adult clients. Systematic delivery is advantageous because of its developmental emphasis, effective use of resources, amenability to change, provisions for built-in ongoing evaluation, and focus on process and product. A comprehensive adult career…
Descriptors: Adult Education, Career Counseling, Counseling Objectives, Counseling Techniques
Lumsden, Linda S. – 1990
Issues pertinent to prenatal drug-affected students are discussed in this ERIC Digest. The rising number of drug-exposed children approaching school age presents a challenge to school personnel in meeting their special needs. Topics covered are: (1) seriousness of the problem; (2) problems unique to drug-affected children; (3) creation of a…
Descriptors: Behavior Problems, Child Development, Child Health, Classroom Environment
