IV Research Programs and Services

IVResearch Programs and Services A. Research Projects: Schools and Classes B. Doctoral Dissertations Research and/or Demonstration Projects in Schools and Classes for the Deaf Listed in this section are current (1988-89) research and/or demonstration projects reported by schools and classes for the deaf in the United States. To provide a clearer focus, the ECIA: Chapter I projects are presented separately, followed by other projects conducted at the reporting sources. ECIA: Chapter 1 Projects funded through the Education Consolidation and Improvement Act (ECIA)—Chapter I, State Agency Program: Handicapped—are listed below. This act supplanted the legislation stemming from Part B, Title I of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) of 1965 (P.L. 89-10), as amended by P.L. 89-313, authorizing aid to state agencies operating or supporting schools for handicapped children. Since 1965, various Arizona Supportive and Specialized Instructional Services (instructional aides, library/media aides, hearing aid technicians ). J. Maddock Arizona State School for the Deaf and Blind, Tucson Arkansas Speech Therapy Services. W. Holt Arkansas School for the Deaf, Little Rock California Supplementary Services (language arts in content areas, enriching reading environment through storytelling, using interpreters, life-skills program, mathematics and language arts support). N. Boyer California School for the Deaf, Riverside Colorado Job services for Students with Severe-Profound Needs (extended school year, work experience program, pupil transportation, and student stipends for supported work). D. Wood Department of Special Education Aurora Public Schools, Aurora Support Services for Sensory-Impaired Students (teacher aides, media support for CAI & videotape library, early intervention services). J. Osborn Colorado School for the Deaf and Blind, Colorado Springs Connecticut Parent Education and Support Services (parent training! education; student counseling/audiological services). E.F. Peltier American School for the Deaf, Hartford amendments to the act have resulted in the following series of laws: P.L. 90-247, P.L. 91-230, P.L. 93-380 and P.L. 95-561. In addition to the identified "projects," a number of schools or classes indicated that they used ECIA: Chapter I funding for providing supplemental services, supplies, or equipment to hearing-impaired students, although they did not specify project title or components. Special Projects (specialized equipment, vocational coordination , data-based instructional technology and supervision). R. McGlamery Connecticut Institute for the Blind, Hartford Delaware Statewide Educational Program for the Hearing-Impaired (occupational therapy, school program development, central auditory processing). F. Thomure Margaret S. Sterck School for the Hearing Impaired, Newark District of Columbia City-wide School Supplemental Services Project. C. W. Wellington Program for Communicative Disorders, Woodbridge Elementary School District of Columbia Public Schools, Washington, DC Georgia Paraprofessionals to Improve Student Academic Outcomes (classroom, library-media, and audiometric assistance ). M. K. McCubbin Atlanta Area School for the Deaf, Clarkston Equipment and Materials for Students Returning to LEA from State Institutions. Cobb County Public Schools, Marietta Illinois Support Services (CAI; deaf media aide). Nathan Hale Deaf Center, Chicago Public Schools, Chicago Educational Assistance (student improvement and staff training in communication skills, reading skills, mathematics ). ). Pierce Illinois School for the Deaf, Jacksonville 180 AAD/REFERENCE 1989 Research Projects Vocational Programming. K. Richardson Philip ). Rock Center and School, Glen Ellyn Indiana Supplemental Services for Preschoolers and Young Adults (auditory trainers, Tactaid II, microcomputer) F. Elam Trade Winds Rehabilitation Center, lnc: HearingImpaired Department, Crown Point Special Services for Multiply Handicapped H-I; DeafBlind Preschool Project (teacher aides, staff professional development, equipment). J. Stailey Indiana School for the Deaf, Indianapolis Resources for Severely Handicapped (supplies & specialized equipment) ).F. McLochlin Metropolitan School District, Indianapolis Iowa Supplementary Services (summer travel team, summer computer camp, teacher support). W.P. Johnson Iowa School for the Deaf, Council Bluff Kansas Summer School Project. B. Gout Shawnee County Special Ed Coop: Hearing-Impaired Program. Kentucky Realizing the Full Potential of Deaf Student (language development, instruction & remediation; educational /technical support services to students/staff/parents; communication skills development). T.N. Kearns Kentucky School for Deaf, Danville Louisiana Strengthening Body Management and Functional Living Skills. R. lames Ascension Parish Deaf Education Program, Gonzales Related Services - Yr. 8 (arts for the handicapped, nursing , speech services, occupational and physical therapy ), j. Kain Jefferson Parish Public Schools, Gretna. Bridging from Residential/Day Programs to Public Schools (speech...