The booklet examines a special program for gifted readers in the elementary classrooms. Following a brief review of the gifted population and typical characteristics of the gifted child, the booklet addresses such program planning aspects as decisions regarding special vs. regular class placement. Program development issues include decisions…

The Title IX/Sex Equity training model is designed to assist educational personnel in the implementation of Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 and the attainment of sex equity in athletic programs. Workshop sessions are provided for administrators, instructional personnel, counseling and pupil services personnel, physical education and…

This paper begins by delineating common characteristics of nannies and indicating aspects of England's nanny training programs. The discussion then focuses on efforts begun in 1985 in Wisconsin to develop nanny training programs through the Vocational, Technical and Adult Education's post-secondary system. Particular emphasis is given to findings…

This digest suggests steps to take to organize an outdoor education organization at a state, regional, or local level. After an individual or group has determined the need for an organization and an area to be served, the first step is to organize a working meeting of no more than 20 key persons. Next, the purpose of the organization and services…

This monograph contains reprints of lectures presented by National Dance Association Scholars from 1977 through 1987. The following Scholars are represented: (1) Elizabeth R. Hayes; (2) Miriam Gray; (3) Ruth L. Murray; (4) Araminta Little; (5) Mary Frances Dougherty; (6) Charlotte York Irey; (7) Lois "Betty" Ellfeldt; (8) Mary Alice "Buff"…

This report, summarizing the proceedings at a February 1988 conference at Brown University on youth service, presents briefly an overview of the emerging network of youth service programs in the following states: (1) Minnesota; (2) Pennsylvania; (3) California; (4) Massachusetts; and (5) Ohio. Rationales for youth service are analyzed. Eight…

This collection of conference papers explores how education should be restructured in order to promote greater cooperation between business and industry. Educators, public/private-sector authorities, and others focus on: changing needs of employers; changing composition of student bodies; overcoming inertia in the system; and business-education…

This document contains guidelines to help plan and conduct 3- to 5-day long substance abuse awareness programs for students in secondary schools. These topics are discussed: (1) identifying outcomes; (2) gaining administrative and student support; (3) balancing personal acceptance and task in the planning committee; (4) length of awareness…

Research on the effectiveness of early intervention with handicapped children is reviewed in this information digest. Presented in question and answer format, the digest addresses the following questions: What is early intervention? Why intervene early? Is early intervention really effective? Is early intervention cost effective? Are there…

Focusing on the role of information in the planning and managing of intergenerational programs, this paper argues that two types of information--formal/objective and personal/subjective--must be addressed in relation to the problems of aging members of our society. These two types of information are characterized via illustrative stories: the…

An increasingly popular economic development tool to improve the success rate of new firms is the small business incubator. These are buildings in which a number of new or growing businesses can locate and operate at a much lower overhead cost than in conventional space where market rates prevail. Incubator facilities are characterized by access…

With the aim of providing a framework for developing successful staff development programs, 12 propositions, or statements of intent and commitment, are set forth in this paper. The first set of propositions states the guiding principles underlying the concept of staff development. The second set offers propositions for planninng staff development…

This document provides information on a Full-Time Vocational Training Program (FTVTP), which is intended to keep students in school or allow dropouts to reenter in a vocational setting. The philosophy and purpose of the FTVTP are presented. The program's purpose is to enable dropouts to return to school in a full-day vocational program, be…

Discussed are recommendations of California's 1987 School Readiness Task Force for the education of children 4 through 6 years of age. Recommendations call for: (1) provision of an appropriate, integrated, experiential curriculum; (2) reduction of class size; (3) provision of programs that meet the special needs of culturally and linguistically…

A review of literature suggests that motor competence in the areas of perceptual-motor integration, coordination, and balance affects the academic achievement of young children. Organized physical instruction seems to be beneficial to elementary school children, and the earlier the instruction is begun, the greater the gains. What is uncertain is…