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Gage, Mary Ann; Fredericks, H. D. Bud; Johnson-Dorn, Nancy; Lindley-Southard, Barbara – Research and Practice for Persons with Severe Disabilities (RPSD), 2009
Results are reported for 3 years of in-service training provided to managers and direct care personnel employed in community, residential, and vocational programs for developmentally disabled adults. The data demonstrate the efficacy of the training model in that 1015 (97%) of 1080 training objectives attempted were completed by the trainees at…
Descriptors: Training Objectives, Disabilities, Group Homes, Trainees
Colker, Laura J. – 1995
Noting that observation forms the basis of all developmentally appropriate programming, this videotape helps new and experienced early childhood educators learn about children so they can individualize their program; evaluate programs so adjustments can be made to the environment, the curriculum, or both; and measure children's progress and their…
Descriptors: Caregiver Training, Child Behavior, Child Caregivers, Childhood Interests
Smith, Susan L. – 1996
Concerns about the quality of a before- and after-school program on an overseas military installation arose due to low staff morale, caregivers' lack of training and experience, and child behavior problems. This practicum project devised and implemented a 10-week training program to increase staff knowledge of developmentally appropriate practices…
Descriptors: After School Programs, Behavior Problems, Caregiver Training, Child Caregivers