The directory lists 110 postsecondary programs specifically for deaf persons or with supportive services for deaf students. Programs are listed by state, and information includes address, federal funding, type of programs and degrees offered, and numbers of deaf students and supportive personnel. (DB)

This article introduces a series of articles on the governor's school model, described as a nontraditional program blending cultural, academic, social, and recreational components into a rich and natural learning environment for gifted students. The article also briefly describes the Mississippi Governor's School and outlines the purposes of the…

This directory provides information on schools and programs enrolling deaf and hard of hearing children and youth in the United States. Part 1 lists programs by state and city and provides contact information. Part 2 is a services chart that provides such information as whether a program is residential, its enrollment, services offered, and…

At the beginning of the first year, student affairs staff members serve as educators through special programs and activities that have an impact on students' success in college.

In Spring 2007, the State Chancellor's Office of the California Community Colleges awarded the Transfer Leadership Center (TLC) study to investigate two-to-four year transfer practices and strategies. As part of the study's qualitative component, research teams from the Center for Student Success of the Research & Planning Group of the…

This brief provides an example of how to create and sustain an e-mentoring community to promote the success of youth with disabilities in school, careers, and other life experiences. Established in 1992, the DO-IT (Disabilities, Opportunities, Internetworking, and Technology) e-mentoring community may have been the first intentional Internet-based…

Although certain aspects of community college education show change due to the women's movement, little support for credit curriculum and few special services have been offered, and few women administrators have been hired. The establishment of a national clearinghouse on women's programs would help provide clearer evaluation and more information.…

From a special section, "Adapted Physical Education. Also see AA 501 888 through AA 501 891, AA 501 893, AA 501 894.

Bibliography to a special section, "Adapted Physical Education. Other parts of this section are AA 501 888 through AA 501 893.

CHILDREN OF MIGRANT WORKERS ENTER SCHOOL LATE, HAVE POOR ATTENDANCE PATTERNS, SHOW SLOW PROGRESS, AND DROP OUT EARLY. THEY ARE THE MOST EDUCATIONALLY DEPRIVED GROUP OF CHILDREN IN THE COUNTRY. THESE CHILDREN HAVE BECOME A CRITICAL NATIONAL PROBLEM, SINCE LACK OF AN ELEMENTARY EDUCATION CAN CONDEMN THEM TO A LIFE OF IGNORANCE, POVERTY, AND…

DURING A THREE-SEMESTER PERIOD, STUDENTS WITH SCHOOL AND COLLEGE ABILITY TEST (SCAT) SCORES BELOW THE 17TH PERCENTITLE WERE ENROLLED ON A VOLUNTARY BASIS IN SPECIAL CLASSES IN ENGLISH, SPEECH, AND PSYCHOLOGY, PLUS ONE ELECTIVE. CONTROL GROUPS FOR COMPARISON WERE SELECTED RANDOMLY FROM OTHER STUDENTS IN THE SAME SCAT GROUP. MORALE IN THESE…

FOUR ARTICLES ARE PRESENTED. THE FIRST, "A RENEWED EFFORT TO SOLVE THE PROBLEM OF DROPOUT," BY MONICA BAYLEY, DISCUSSES PROGRAMS IN SEVERAL CITIES ACROSS THE COUNTRY. THE FOUR IN NEW YORK ARE STEP, CO-OP PROGRAM, OPERATION RETURN, AND HIGHER HORIZONS. IMPROVEMENT OF THE SCHOOL PROGRAMS IS BEING UNDERTAKEN IN COLUMBUS, OHIO, CHICAGO,…

THE SPECIFIC OBJECTIVES OF THE STUDY WERE TO CONFIRM (1) THAT A SHORT PERIOD OF EXPERIMENTAL TEACHING ENHANCES THE VISUAL BEHAVIOR OF PARTIALLY SIGHTED CHILDREN TO THE EXTENT THAT THERE ARE SIGNIFICANT INCREASES IN VISUAL DISCRIMINATION TEST SCORES AND (2) THAT THERE IS A SIGNIFICANT INCREASE IN RECORDED NEAR-VISION ACUITY OF EXPERIMENTAL SUBJECTS…

This publication contains the evaluation forms sent by the Florida State Department of Education to school administrators, staffs of other agencies, similar staffs in other states, and parents of disadvantaged children served by Title I programs. Sample responses are given and results summarized. A section is included on in-patient treatment of…