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Teacher το Teacher Lloyd Andersen Editor, Teacher to Teacher The descriptions that follow represent a variety of instructional resources and techniques that have been used successfully in educational programs serving the hearing impaired and have been recommended by the users. For purposes of sharing this information with other professionals , educators throughout the country are encouraged to write in. The instructions for submission of information follow the reviews. A supplementary reading program designed for use with hearing-impaired children and those children learning English as a second language. The series uses a meaning emphasis with controlled vocabulary. In the first three levels, sentences are separated into phrases to encourage the use of larger units of words. The workbooks provide practice in sequencing, spelling and building comprehension skills. For more information, contact Dormac Inc., P.O. Box 752, Beaverton, OR 97005. This information was submitted by Susan Saling, Regional Program for the Deaf, Portland, Oregon. Fables and Myths Textbooks with Answer Keys Paperback: $4.95 each Subjects: Reading and literature Age range of students who used the materials: 12-20 Educational achievement range of students who used the materials: Third grade reading level Fables: This text provides students with the opportunity of sharing in some literary cultural heritage without complicated syntactical structures . It stresses aiding the students in applying the lessons of Aesop's morals to everyday life situations through attractive illustrations, "application stories," and study questions. Myths: This text was designed so students can appreciate Greek and Roman beliefs, without complicated syntactical structures. It is divided into three parts. The first section presents information about the Greeks and Romans and gives biographical sketches of the deities and their primary responsibilities. The second and third sections each contain a glossary providing definitions, study questions, and a few myths. For more information, contact Dormac Inc., P.O. Box 752, Beaverton, OR 97005. This information was submitted by Bill Stark, Illinois School for the Deaf, Jacksonville, Illinois. Reading Milestones Workbooks Subject: English Age range of students who used the materials: 5-15 Educational achievement range of students who used the materials: Grades 1-3 Vocational Rehabilitation Referral A procedure has been established by the Regional Program that simply and legally releases the name of the graduating high school student to the staff of the Vocational Rehabilitation Office. With parent or student (if 18 years old) request, the responsibility of referral can be transferred to the agency and potential client, relieving the Regional Program Staff from further direct involvement in the referral process. For more information, contact Frank Jackson, Regional Program for the Deaf, 531 SE 14th Ave., Portland, OR 97214. This information was submitted by Frank Jackson, Regional Program for the Deaf, Portland, Oregon. Cooperative Work Experience Brochures These brochures address the cooperative nature of the work experience program. They address the most common questions asked by potential employers as well as the advantages to both employee and student by participation in work experience programs. Support services offered to employees and students are described. For more information, contact Frank Jackson, Portland Regional Program for the Deaf, 531 SE 14th Ave., Portland, OR 97214. This information was submitted by Frank Jackson, Portland Regional Program for the Deaf, Portland, Oregon. SUBMISSION INSTRUCTIONS To share information about instructional resources or innovative ideas that have met with A.A.O. I December 1983 865 Teacher to Teacher success in your particular educational program, please write to "Teacher to Teacher," American Annals of the Deaf, 814 Thayer Avenue, Silver Spring, MD 20910. Provide us with (a) title; (b) media format; (c) subject; (d) age range and/ or educational achievement range of target students ; (e) brief description of item or method; (f) address for purchase or additional information ; (g) cost; (h) your name, address, and telephone number; and most importantly, (i) your comments on use, effectiveness, and student reaction. AU material described in this column should be relatively current and obtainable through purchase or loan. People describing teaching techniques should be willing to answer any further inquiries. We look forward to hearing from you. 866 A.A.O. I December 1983 ...