The Idaho Math Initiative has been developed to help raise student achievement in mathematics across all K-12 grades, focusing on three main areas: teacher education, student achievement, and public awareness. This report describes the initial phase of the Math Initiative, including: (1) Assessment; (2) Intervention; (3) Standards; (4) Curriculum;…

The document reports on a study of expenditures and funding patterns in the State of Idaho's educational programs for exceptional (handicapped and gifted) children. Information is provided concerning the costs of education programs for such children in Idaho school districts for the school year 1976-77; and recommendations are made with regard to…

Presented are guidelines for planning, establishing, and operating gifted/talented programs for exceptional children in Idaho. Topics are outlined which include definitions of terms related to gifted/talented education; general and specific program criteria; criteria for student selection (identification, comprehensive evaluation/assessment,…