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A Model Junior High School Title I And Learning Assistance Program (Lap) Handbook, David Carthum Jan 1997

A Model Junior High School Title I And Learning Assistance Program (Lap) Handbook, David Carthum

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The purpose of this project was to develop a model junior high school Title I and Learning Assistance Program (LAP) handbook. To accomplish this purpose, a review of current literature regarding Title I/LAP programs was conducted; existing school district documents (i.e., state and local LAP reports, building plans, building accreditation report, department plans, parent involvement plans, shared decision-making team plans) were examined. Additionally, Title I/LAP information and materials from selected schools were obtained and analyzed.


Model Orientation Plan For Students Entering Sixth Grade In The Clover Park School District, Rosalynn Mckenna Jan 1997

Model Orientation Plan For Students Entering Sixth Grade In The Clover Park School District, Rosalynn Mckenna

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The purpose of this study was to develop a model orientation plan for incoming sixth-grade students in the middle school setting for a smoother transition from elementary to middle school. To accomplish this purpose, a review of current literature regarding middle-school transition programs was conducted. Additionally, materials were obtained on other transition programs. This orientation plan was designed to be implemented in the Clover Park School District, Lakewood, Washington.


Art Lessons For The Middle School Special Education Student, Pete S. Soleto Jan 1997

Art Lessons For The Middle School Special Education Student, Pete S. Soleto

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The literature and research regarding art for the middle school special education student were explored. Data were presented to support teaching art using a combination of normalizing approaches and task analyses. Lessons for use in the middle school art class room were developed to use as models for additional lessons created by the author or others.


Teaching Strategies And Resources For Gifted Middle School Student In Regular Education Classrooms, Meena Thukral Jan 1997

Teaching Strategies And Resources For Gifted Middle School Student In Regular Education Classrooms, Meena Thukral

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The purpose of the project was to develop a resource and strategies manual that could equip middle school regular education teachers to teach gifted students in their classrooms. The resource manual includes various instructional strategies that address learning styles, differentiated curriculum, enrichment in the regular education classrooms, and thinking skills. It also includes a list of published books and Internet sites for teachers to share with other teachers, parents, and gifted students.