Cowen, Philip A. and Matthews, Eleanore Ross. Special-class curriculum study. Albany, The University of the State of New York, 1930. 55 p. (Bulletin no. 944) Part I presents the "results of the analysis of current practices in regard to grouping pupils and in regard to the activities approximately used in each group." Part II lists desirable teaching units. Part III suggests material which may be used in the various teaching units and the source from which such material may be obtained. Coxe, Warren W. and Cornell, Ethel L. A study of pupil achievement and special-class needs in Westbury, L. I. Albany, The University of the State of New York, 1926. 52 p. (Bulletin no. 839) A survey conducted in order to investigate ability and achievement of pupils and to determine whether there was need for further provision for subnormal children in special classes. Findings indicated the need for organization of a third special class to be added to the two already existing. Gray, Eleanor A. Manual of suggestions for the use of the phonograph in special classes. Albany, N. Y., University of the State of New York, 1926. 38 p. (Bulletin no. 843) "Suggests ways of using the phonograph records which the State Department of education lends to teachers of mentally defective children. It aims to encourage a wider appreciation of the adaptation of music to educative activities in special classes." Martin, Frederick. The prevention and correction of speech defects. New York, University of the State of New York, 1921. 6 p. (Bulletin no. 747, 1921) Considers the major types of speech defects and stresses the importance of prevention in their incipiency. Morrison, J. Cayce; Cornell, W. B.; and Coxe, Warren W. Survey of the need for special schools and classes in Westchester County, N. Y. Albany, The University of the State of New York, 1924. 29 p. (Bulletin no. 806, 1924) Describes the method used in the investigation of the needs of the county, the results of the study, and gives recommendations for action. New York. Board of education. Mentally handicapped children, 1925-26. New York, Board of education, [1926] 120 p. A report of the inspector of ungraded classes of the city of New York, dealing with the organization and development of the work carried on for retarded children. Summary report on pupils of two special opportunity classes of very bright children. New York, Board of education, 1929. 16 p. An account of the origin and organization of the classes, their outstanding features, and the follow-up work done with the pupils enrolled. University of the State of New York. Jamestown eye survey. Albany, N. Y., University of the State of New York, 1926. 26 p. (Bulletin no. 847, 1926) A study of 8,000 school children made with the purpose of determining the amount of defective vision that might be expected in a representative city of medium size. Of the total number examined, 18 per cent were found to have an eye defect of some kind, and 4 per cent showed marked defects needing urgent attention. Of these defects it was estimated that 30 per cent could readily be corrected in a few months' time through adequate facilities. Recommendations for a constructive program are included. Organization of special classes for subnormal children. Albany, N. Y., The University of the State of New York, 1930. 9 p. (Bulletin no. 940) Discusses briefly the purpose of special classes, legal provisions, regulations for their organization, and general methods of teaching. State aid to counties for physically handicapped children. Albany, N. Y., The University of the State of New York, 1926. 15 p. (Bulletin no. 858) Discusses the functions of the Crippled children's bureau of the State of New York, its organization, and the provisions under which State aid is given. Orleans, Jacob S. Survey of educational facilities for crippled children in New York State. Albany, N. Y., The University of the State of New York, 1925. 26 p. (Bulletin no. 835) A description of the work being done in nine cities of New York State to educate the crippled child according to his needs. OHIO Cleveland, Ohio. Board of education. Classes for subnormals. Cleveland, Deaf, Braille, and sight-saving classes. Cleveland, Ohio, Board of education, 1930. 34 p. General report of type of work done in the classes listed in the title. 1930. 8 p. Institutional schools. Cleveland, Ohio, Board of education, A brief account of the organization of residential schools for delinquent boys, delinquent girls, and for tuberculous children; also of the work being done in the detention home. Special classes for subnormal children. Cleveland, Ohio, Board of education, 1929. 6 p. A brief account of the organization, administration, and curriculum of special classes for mentally retarded children. Sunbeam school and orthopedic department. Ohio, Board of education, 1930. 16 p. Description of the work being done for crippled children in the city. Cleveland, tion, 1930. 16 p. Thomas A. Edison school. Cleveland, Ohio, Board of educa Description of a school organized for the boy who has become a behavior problem. Its aim is to direct rather than to punish. Hadley, Hazel C. Educating crippled children in Ohio. Columbus, Ohio, State department of education, 1927. 134 p. A general survey of the work being done under the State department of education in the interests of crippled children. Ohio. State board of education. Prescribed standards for classes for crippled children. Columbus, Ohio, State board of education, 1925. 4 p. Prescribed standards for classes for deaf children. bus, Ohio, State board of education, 1925. 4 p. Colum Prescribed standards for sight saving classes. Columbus, Ohio, State board of education, 1926. 4 p. Considers eligibility of pupils, size and equipment of room, size of classes, and administration for this type of exceptional children, and the types in the two entries immediately preceding. Wise, C. R. and Cox, Mary R. Educating the deaf. Cleveland, Ohio, Board of education, 1929. 20 p. Gives something of the history of the Alexander Graham Bell school in Cleveland, the problem which it is meeting in the education of the deaf, and the organization and cur riculum of the school. PENNSYLVANIA Philadelphia, Pa. Board of public education, Division of special education. [Report] 1929. 170 p. Describes the work accomplished during the year 1928-29 in special education, which is divided into three parts: The supervision of instruction in special classes, speech improvement, and the work of the psychological clinic. cation, 1930. 23 p. [Report] Philadelphia, Pa., Board of public edu Deals with the plan of organization, types of special classes and special class centers, and service rendered during the year 1929–30. WISCONSIN Lison, Marguerite M. adults. Care and education of crippled children and disabled Madison, Wis., State association for the disabled, 1928. 53 p. (Bulletin no. 1) A bulletin showing the needs of crippled children, and presenting the laws and facili ties existing in Wisconsin related to the care and education of such children. Race, Henrietta V.; Ward, Lavilla, and Lison, Marguerite M. Special education for handicapped children. Madison, Wis., State department of public instruction, 1928. 18 p. A report of the division of special education of the State of Wisconsin for the biennium 1926-28. Stillson, Stella V. A course of study for classes for mentally handicapped children. Madison, Wis., State department of education, n. d. 233 p. A complete course of study, outlining vital subject matter, setting forth basic principles, and suggesting methods of modifying techniques for specific group needs. Is the result of the experience of special class teachers in Wisconsin. Appendix includes bibliography, list of equipment and supplies, and sources of special equipment. WYOMING McLeod, Beatrice. Special classes for handicapped children. Wyo., State department of education, 1928. 28 p. Cheyenne, A report of the division of special education of the State of Wyoming, covering the biennium 1926-1928. Newark, N. J. Board of education. Special schools. [B net schools and classes. Classes for the blind] Newark, N. J., Board of education, 1921. 56 p. (Monograph no. 8, Part I) [School for the deaf] Newark, N. J., Board of education, 1921. 43 p. (Monograph no. 8, Part II) [Speech improvement classes. Classes for crippled children. Ungraded schools] Newark, N. J., Board of education, 1921. 42 p. (Monograph no. 8, Part III) These three monographs above describe the organization of special schools and classes of the various types in Newark. Selection of children, curriculum, activities, equipment, and instructional method, are considered. Trenton, N. J. Board of education. A survey and program of special types of education. Trenton, N. J., Board of education, 1929. 96 p. A survey of existing provisions for various types of exceptional children in the city of Trenton and recommendations for an administrative program designed to provide for their needs. Report was made by a committee of experts, of which Edgar A. Doll was chairman. Course of study. Special classes. Trenton, N. J., Public schools, July 1924. 54 p. Includes both academic and handwork, physical training and hygiene for mentally defective children. Discusses aims, method, and content material. Watson, Elisabeth K. Public schools, 1924. 79 p. Outline for use in special classes. Paterson, N. J., A book of suggestions prepared for teachers of mentally retarded children. It includes academic subjects, manual work, seat work for low grade children, and sense training. Supplementary reader for use in special classes. Paterson, N. J., Board of education, 1927. 14 p. Selections suited to the mental limitations of the pupils involved, but with an appeal of interest to their social and chronological maturity. They deal primarily with civic life. XI. ASSOCIATIONS AND PERIODICALS DEVOTED TO THE INTERESTS OF EXCEPTIONAL CHILDREN [NOTE: The associations listed below can give much help to those seeking information regarding policies and practices in dealing with specific types of exceptional children. Some of them also publish annual proceedings, numerous reprints of articles appearing in journals, and other material of value. Headquarters address of the association is given where such exists; otherwise the name and address of the secretary are furnished. The periodicals listed are those which deal with the psychology or the education of exceptional children and the treatment of problems involved.] A. ASSOCIATIONS INTERESTED IN EXCEPTIONAL CHILDREN 1. ALL TYPES International Council for the Education of Exceptional Children. Eleanor A. Gray, 485 Chesterfield Avenue, Ferndale, Mich., secretary. 2. BEHAVIOR PROBLEMS American Orthopsychiatric Association. George S. Stevenson, National Committee for Mental Hygiene, 450 Seventh Avenue, New York City, secretary. National Committee for Mental Hygiene. 450 Seventh Avenue, New York City. National Conference of Juvenile Agencies. Edward L. Johnstone, Woodbine Colony, Woodbine, N. J., secretary. National Probation Association. 450 Seventh Avenue, New York City. 3. BLIND AND PARTIALLY SEEING American Association of Instructors of the Blind. B. S. Joice, Western Pennsylvania School for the Blind, Pittsburgh, Pa., secretary. American Association of Workers for the Blind. Stetson K. Ryan, Board of Education of the Blind, 20 Washington Street, Hartford, Conn., secretary. American Foundation for the Blind, Inc., 125 East Forty-sixth Street, New York City. National Society for the Prevention of Blindness. 450 Seventh Avenue, New York City. 4. CRIPPLED International Society for Crippled Children. E. Jay Howenstine, Elyria, Ohio, secretary. National Association of Teachers of Crippled Children. Rosamund Rouse, Blodget Memorial Hospital, Grand Rapids, Mich., secretary. 5. DEAF AND HARD OF HEARING American Association to Promote the Teaching of Speech to the Deaf. T. C. Forrester, Richester School for the Deaf, Rochester, N. Y., secretary. American Federation of Organizations for the Hard of Hearing. Betty C. Wright, 1537 Thirty-fifth Street, Washington, D. C., secretary. Convention of American Instructors of the Deaf. Ignatius Bjorlee, School for the Deaf, Frederick, Md., secretary. National Education Association, Department of Lip Reading. Alice I. Putnam, 3610 Milam Street, Houston, Tex., secretary. 6. MALNUTRITES AND ORGANIC DEFECTIVES American Child Health Association. 450 Seventh Avenue, New York City. American Public Health Association. 450 Seventh Avenue, New York City. National Tuberculosis Association. Charles J. Hatfield, Henry Phipps Institute, Philadelphia, Pa., secretary. 7. MENTALLY DEFECTIVE American Association for the Study of the Feeble-minded. Howard W. Potter, 722 West One Hundred and Sixty-eighth Street, New York City, secretary. 8. SPEECH DEFECTIVE American Society for the Study of Disorders of Speech. Samuel D. Robbins, 410 Boylston Street, Boston, Mass., secretary. National Society for the Study and Correction of Speech Disorders. Alice Liljegren, Board of Education, Omaha, Neb., secretary. B. PERIODICALS DEVOTED TO THE INTERESTS OF EXCEPTIONAL CHILDREN 1. BEHAVIOR PROBLEMS American Journal of Orthopsychiatry. 145 East Fifty-seventh Street, New York City. Quarterly. The official organ of the American Orthopsychiatric Association. "The Journal is devoted to the publication of articles covering any or all of the issues involved in the study and treatment of behavior difficulties, more especially those illustrating the dynamic interrelationships within the human personality." Journal of Juvenile Research. Whittier, Calif., California Bureau of Juvenile Research. Quarterly. "Devoted to the scientific study of problems related to social conduct." Mental Hygiene. New York. National Committee for Mental Hygiene. Quarterly. Considers all phases of mental hygiene problems, including its application to exceptional children. Mental Hygiene Bulletin, New York, National Committee for Mental Hygiene. Ten numbers per year. Gives news items of mental hygiene developments in various fields and localities. Articles of general consideration are also included. Psychological Clinic. Woodland Ave. and 36th Street, Philadelphia, Pa., The Psychological Clinic Press. Nine numbers per year (without fixed date.) "A Journal of orthogenics for the normal development of every child." Includes numerous reports of case studies and consideration of problems concerning mentally exceptional children. Understanding the Child. 3 Joy Street, Boston, Mass., Massachusetts Society for Mental Hygiene. Quarterly. A magazine published for the public-school teachers of Massachusetts. Devoted to a consideration of pupil-teacher relationship and to the problem of mental hygiene encountered in the classroom. 2. BLIND AND PARTIALLY SEEING Outlook for the Blind. New York, American Foundation for the Blind. Quarterly. Considers problems of education of the blind and also includes articles of interest to blind readers. Is translated into Braille for their special use. News Letter on Sight Conservation. New York, National Society for the Prevention of Blindness. 5 times a year. Devoted to news and notes concerning current activities in the general field of preventing blindness. |