This handbook is designed to help parents understand, encourage, and help their gifted children. A brief overview includes discussions of the meaning of the term "gifted," the identification of gifted children, and the goals of gifted education. Parents are advised to assist their children with time management, decision making about time…

Attitudes toward Clemson University of qualified black and white students were compared. A "qualified" student is defined as an eleventh grader in the public schools of South Carolina's Third Congressional District who has scored at least 78 on the Preliminary Scholastic Aptitude Test. The objective was to identify differences in…

This document summarizes "Mathematics Counts," the report of the Committee of Inquiry into the Teaching of Mathematics in Schools in Great Britain, chaired by Dr. W. H. Cockcroft. It provides a digest of the report, paralleling the following chapters: (1) why teach mathematics? (2) the mathematical needs of adult life, (3) the…

UNESCO member states discussed educational efforts undertaken to improve international understanding, peace, and respect for human rights. Chapter 1 summarizes the reports of individual countries. Although the citizens of each of the countries have their rights protected through their respective constitutions, there is some variation in the…

One of a series of units on business issues designed for secondary school students, this packet examines the responsibilities of the lender and consumer in the credit business. Teacher and student materials are provided in separate sections. The teacher's guide presents five detailed lesson plans, each focusing on a credit case study; discussion…

Research recommendations on policy issues that have national scope and significance and that are appropriate for research and development centers supported by the National Institute of Education (NIE) are offered to the director of NIE. Five mission statements are presented for the following areas: policy and pupil performance, policy and school…

This handbook provides a framework for adult educators and counselors interested in planning a career guidance program for adults. The Career Guidance and Skills Program in Tallahassee, Florida, upon which the information in the handbook is based, is first described. Practical information is provided on administrative concerns such as assessing…

Directed to individuals responsible for program planning in vocational education at the national and state levels, this review and synthesis of technological developments in robotics and office automation identifies the potential demand for skills in these technologies in the next 3 to 5 years. The procedures for the study are described in the…

The current trend toward expanded use of automation and computers in manufacturing has increased the need for a working partnership between industry and vocational education. One such partnership involves the members of the personnel development staff at Nissan Motors in Smyrna, Tennessee and local secondary and postsecondary vocational education…

Composed of teachers, researchers, and teacher educators, the Written Literacy Forum suggests a model for bringing research and practice together. During its first two years of operation, the forum (1) investigated the means of rendering research findings in a form meaningful to practitioners; (2) created three formats for sharing research…

Selected papers from the 1980 World Congress of Rehabilitation International Meeting on the participation of disabled people are presented. The papers address the rights of the disabled, the organization and functions of consumer groups, the impact of consumer involvement on rehabilitation and related services, social implications of the consumer…

A National Institute of Education (NIE) policy statement is presented regarding competition for future funding of regional educational laboratories and research and development (R&D) centers with appropriations available for Section 405(f) of the General Education Provisions Act (GEPA). Attention is also directed to continuing eligibility of…

Purposes and functions of regional research and development (R&D) services sponsored by the National Institute of Education (NIE) are described, based on a task force's assessment of R&D services provided by regional laboratories. The historical context of the following questions are addressed: whether the conduct of R&D constitutes a…

As most special educators endure the periodic legal changes in education and special education, related service providers face the same challenges. These challenges include Inclusion, IDEA 04 regulations, NCLB and curricular related services. This paper presents these challenges and discusses a variety of solutions providing the most appropriate…

In late 2003, the regional campus of the University of South Australia initiated a peer-mentoring program aimed at assisting the smooth transition of new students to university life. In particular, the Nursing and Rural Health unit envisaged a program that would be effective and rewarding for both student mentees and mentors. This paper presents…