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NAD REACH Inclusion Resources Kindergarten-Grade 8The REACH (Reaching to Educate All Children for Heaven) website and manual provide information for teachers on inclusion, characteristics and accommodations... -
A supervisory and remedial reading program in a Seventh-day Adventist elementary school Kindergarten-Grade 8Statement of the problem: It was the purpose of this study (1) to examine the objectives of the reading program in the Seventh-day Adventist elementary school in terms of its philosophy of education, (2) to determine the best methods of meeting these... -
ADHD: A Neglected Issue in Church Schools Kindergarten-Grade 8This article looks at the issues surrounding ADHD (attention deficit & hyperactivitiy disorder). The diagnostic criteria for ADHD are included, as well as how to engage and involve an ADHD child in the Adventist classroom. -
An Investigation of the Knowledge and Beliefs Held by Teachers and Parents in a Parochial School System Regarding Attention-deficit/hyperactivity Disorder and the Variables that Predict Their Knowledge Kindergarten-Grade 12Problem: Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is one of the most prevalent childhood disorders affecting 3 to 5% of school populations in the United States and other countries. Due to the behavioral and/or academic challenges of children... -
Bright sparks - A study of the availability of gifted education programs within Seventh-day Adventist Primary Schools within Australia Kindergarten-Grade 12This study investigated the provisions made for gifted students in Seventh-day Adventist Primary Schools in Australia, with particular reference to six aspects of gifted education, namely: (1) identification, (2) gender equality, (3) priority, (4) the extent... -
Child Study Teams Preschool-Grade 12A descriptive overview of child study teams that focuses on devising ways of meeting the special needs students may have, and providing solutions to problems that require intervention from specialized personnel. -
Christian Record Services Grade 1-LifelongChristian Record Services is an international organization serving blind and visually impaired individuals in approximately 80 countries worldwide. Website includes links to other services for the blind. Christian Record Services provides new opportunities... -
Classroom Management of Students with Auditory Processing Deficits Kindergarten-Grade 12This short article suggests ways to make school life more tolerable for students with auditory processing deficits. -
CUC Guidelines for Servicing the Academically Challenged Kindergarten-Grade 12A brief outline with recommended practices for assessing and accommodating students with special educational needs. -
Educational Tracking: A Democratic and Christian Dilemma Kindergarten-Grade 12Cheryl Simpson presents a historical overview of ability and achievement based curriculum tracking in American schools, and how this practice impacts students with special needs. Sub-headings include: Singling Out Gifted Students; Tracking and Special Education;... -
Ending up Ahead - The Case Study of a Highly Able Hispanic Student Grade 9-Grade 12"This case study focuses on Juan, a highly-able Hispanic student. At the time of the study, Juan had lived for approximately fourteen months in the United States, and was enrolled in ninth grade at the public high school of a small town in Virginia. Previously,... -
For His Honor Grade 9-Grade 12A compelling true story of Terry Johnson, a young man who God singled out to become the first handicapped person to serve in the President's Honor Guard. His story is one of perseverance and Christian witness. -
Helping the Attention Deficit Student Part II Kindergarten-Grade 12This article outlines practical suggestions for enhancing relationships with students who have attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). Schoun shares how teachers can help ADHD students feel better about themselves and their experiences at school.... -
Inclusion Challenge: Joey in the Multi-Age Room Kindergarten-Grade 8This article from the JAE issue on special education tells of Joey, who had troubles in kindergarten and first grade. When he entered the multigrade classroom, the teacher observed him to see his strengths and weaknesses. They worked to minimize the problems... -
Inclusion Challenge: The Story of Peter Kindergarten-Grade 8This article tells the story of Peter, who was having difficulties in school because of family problems. The school designed an individualized program for him which provided him with one-on-one attention from a substitute teacher. This program allowed him... -
Inclusion Seeds: a teacher devotional Kindergarten-Grade 12Investigate how the lesson of the seed teaches us about individualized education, special education and inclusion. -
Is Adventist Education for Everyone? Kindergarten-Grade 12The author surveyed Adventists in the Lake Union Conference about the possibility of developing Adventist special-education programs for the mentally retarded. The only way for all Adventist children to be enrolled in Adventist schools is to develop special-education... -
JAE Editorial: Learners with Disabilities - Christian Education's Blind Spot Kindergarten-LifelongThis editorial from the special JAE issue on special education looks at and refutes three reasons often given for not accepting special needs students. These are: cost, detraction from the needs of other students, and lack of teachers trained to address special... -
JAE: Of Interest to Teachers Kindergarten-LifelongThis Journal of Adventist Education column features current news, reports, and updates of interest to educators. In this issue: Students Worried about the Environment; Judge Upholds Graduation Test for Private School Students; Benefits of Small Schools;... -
Making Special Education a Reality Kindergarten-Grade 12Mallery writes about the need for special education programs within Adventist schools. She shares the development and implementation process of the Basic Education Support Team (BEST) program at La Sierra SDA Elementary School in Riverside, California. Mallery... -
Multiple Intelligences: Teaching for the Future Kindergarten-LifelongIn this JAE article, the author tells how multigrade classrooms are using Gardner's theory of multiple intelligences to meet the needs of learners with disabilities. It includes sample lesson plans, a reading list, and sidebar comments from a first grade teacher... -
NINA - The Case of a Creatively Gifted Student Grade 5-Grade 8"Nina, a sixth-grade public school student who served as the focus of this case study, is eleven years old, Caucasian, and from a lower middle-class background. She is also a highly able and creatively gifted child." Nina was interviewed as... -
Readers Theatre - A Unique Approach to Reading and Writing Kindergarten-LifelongReaders Theatre provides opportunities for readers and audiences to interact. Students develop writing and communication skills, along with comprehension and understanding of subject matter. The author gives examples of how Readers Theatre can be used across... -
Special Education Metaphor No. 1: Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs Kindergarten-Grade 8In this article, William Crawford retells the imaginary story of Snow White (the teacher) who is sent to teach the seven dwarves. Each dwarf represents a different 'problem' in the classroom, from the one who sleeps over his work to the one who grumbles under... -
Special Education Metaphor No. 2: Two Gardens Kindergarten-Grade 8This article tells the story of Mr. Spade, the gardener who treated every plant exactly the same way and then wondered why they all died. The other gardener, Mrs. Greenthumb, chose the perfect spot for each plant then gave each the water and fertilizer it... -
Speech and Language Disorders: The Forgotten Children Kindergarten-Grade 12This article from the JAE exceptional child issue provides information on identification of communication disorders and appropriate referral procedures. Articulation, fluency disorders, language, voice production, and hearing problems are discussed. Facts... -
Strategies for Making Any Classroom Extraordinary Kindergarten-Grade 12While all children may not be gifted, in the strict sense of the word, gifted education may be good for all children. Taylor shares ten hallmarks of successful gifted education programs that can make any school extraordinary. Topics include: Curriculum Compacting;... -
Teaching the Exceptional Child, Part 2: Meeting the Challenge of the Learning Disabled Child Tertiary-LifelongThis article explores the differences between learning disabilities (LD) and other exceptionalities by examining various definitions, historical backgrounds, and federal regulations that establish a criteria for identifying learning disabilities. At the conclusion... -
The Power of Portfolios in Inclusive Classrooms Kindergarten-Grade 12Jeannette Rogers Dulan shows how portfolios can be used to empower students with special need enrolled in inclusive classrooms. Portfolios engage students, help teach reflection and self-evaluation skills, help teachers document learning in areas not covered... -
Tips - Is Your Elementary-School Child Gifted? Kindergarten-Grade 8Take this quiz, developed by the Council for Exceptional Children, to determine whether you have a gifted child. -
Toward a Christian Understanding of Students With Disabilities Preschool-LifelongThis article briefly outlines the history of Special Education and the issues faced by people with disabilities, especially within education. It also addresses issues relative to categorical assumptions, appropriate education and funding. -
Training Christian Special Educators Kindergarten-LifelongThis article from the special JAE issue on staff development discusses training educators to teach students with special needs. Two basic strategies, effective instruction methods and collaboration, are addressed. James Tucker demonstrates how the effective... -
Using Computers to Teach Learning Disabled Students in your Classroom Kindergarten-Grade 8This JAE article discusses ways in which computers can be used in the classroom, both for learning-disabled students, and others. Includes specific ideas for word processing, reading, math, database management, pacing, specific disabilities, and classroom... -
We Diluted Education and Called It Special Kindergarten-LifelongIn this article the authors discuss special education's unintended results. Everyone needs an education that is 'special', and standardized tests don't tell the whole story. Gradually, it is becoming clear that inclusion is the best solution, because students... -
With - Inclusion Resources Grade 9-LifelongPreviously named Friendship Ministries, With's mission "is to provide resources that support faith formation and congregational inclusion with individuals with disability... We seek to build church communities where congregations are truly with...