When implemented by local school districts, the guidelines in this document should result in a process that will produce a consistent link between educational outcomes and planning. By June 1981, each local school district must complete each of the following steps. (1) Develop essential student outcomes for both state-mandated and locally…

The paper presents the rationale, assessment/placement criteria, program descriptions, and implications of qualitatively differentiated programs for the gifted. The article describes how these programs are interpreted and implemented in Dade County, Florida schools. Suggested implications are offered. (Author/SBH)

The coordinator of an early stimulation program for handicapped children in Curacao describes the program in terms of home teaching, use of the Portage Project curriculum, and the importance of parent-professional cooperation. (CL)

The paper discusses the rehabilitation of pediatric cancer patients undertaken by a multidisciplinary team with the arm of returning the children to the classroom. Details including transportation, tutoring, and preparation of classmates are considered. (CL)

A teacher training program in blind education is described which is based on Piagetian concepts of cognitive development. It is explained that the teacher is trained to be more concerned with process than with content. Four competencies of a process-oriented teacher (including skill in administering Piagetian reasoning instruments) are outlined,…

The six descriptive position papers were prepared after selection for the Multi-National Workshop on Basic and Functional Education for Adults. Those selected are significant innovative programs of adult education in other countries that may have direct applicability to improving program practices in various parts of the world. The six programs…

DOTSYS III is a COBOL program for the translation of English text into standard English braille, also known as grade 2 braille. Text in foreign languages or English may be transliterated as grade 1 braille or "computer" braille. The program's method of operation together with instructions on using the program, modifying or extending the…

Described is the educational program for pediatric inpatients at Geisinger Medical Center (Pennsylvania). It is explained that the program involves a full time special education teacher, permission from parents, and close coordination with the students' home schools. Covered in outline form are such program aspects as purpose, needs, attainable…

The directory provides information on approximately 425 service programs for children with severe mental illnesses including autism and schizophrenia. Programs are listed alphabetically by name within state groupings. Usually provided are name, address, telephone number, name of director, and information on whether the program is day or…

This document is divided into 10 sections. Section one explains that a master's program was recently instituted at Southern Connecticut State College for training teachers to teach adults. Section two reviews the need and potential for adult education programs and, therefore, for programs to train adult educators. Section three identifies…

This speech outlines the role of the teacher supervisor in public schools. After a review of the negative aspects faced by many student teachers, recommendations are made for a better working and learning relationship between the teacher supervisor and the student teacher. The integrated program at Lenoir Rhyne College includes the following…

The details of planning and executing field trips for the mentally handicapped in Grand Forks, North Dakota, are described. The teachers' preparation of the children, the necessary contacts with businesses, the procedures used on the trip itself, the duties of aides, and the followup activities are discussed. A list of places visited with numbers…

Included are six papers describing environmental education programs at the AAAS Conference on Environmental Education Councils: Cooperative Science Education Center, Inc. (Tennessee); Fernbank Science Center (Georgia); The Tilton Experience (New Hampshire); Evaluation of Proposals for Environmental Education Councils (New York); Florida…

The second volume of a two-volume final report includes 13 appendices and a bibliography. The appendices relate to readability test results, program growth, testing schedules, conferences, information publications, the ISCS Center Leader Concept, agenda for meetings, demonstration schools, materials development contributors, sample conference…

Occupational and educational information concerning 12 categories of engineering technicians and engineering technology is presented. This information covers the role of the technicians, student qualifications, typical job titles, and typical educational programs. The categories presented are (1) air conditioning, heating, and refrigeration, (2)…