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Item A Source Book of Materials on the San Marcos Chautauqua, 1885-1895(1938-01) Henderson, RubyTerm paper prepared for the University of Texas course 384f, The history of education in Texas, taught by Dr. Eby, 1937-1938.Item Educational Programming for Pupils with Neurologically Based Language Disorders: Final Report(1968-12-31) Zedler, Empress YoungTo investigate procedures whereby schools may achieve maximal results with otherwise normal underachieving pupils with neurologically based language-learning disorders, 100 such subjects were studied over a 2-year period. Fifty experimental subjects remained in regular classes in school and received individualized teaching outside of school hours from specially trained clinicians. Fifty matched control subjects were enrolled in special education classes and did not receive clinical teaching after school. Half of the experimental and half of the control subjects had anti convulsive medication prescribed by their physicians; the others did not. Tests of academic achievement and mental functioning indicated that the experimental groups made significantly greater gains in both variables than did the control. However, the medicated groups did not make greater gains than the unmedicated.Item Extra-curricular activities in the Southwest Texas State Teachers College, 1904-1941(1941-01) Henderson, RubyNo abstract prepared.Item Report of the Southwest Texas State College Research Conference on the Problem of Dyslexia and Related Disorders in Public Schools of the United States(Association for Children with Learning Disabilities, 1968-02-03) Zedler, Empress YoungSome guidelines and recommendations for improving teacher education in order to meet the needs of severely disabled learners are presented. The suggestions include improving professional training for teachers, psychologists, supervisors, and counselors at all levels. Training should include the study of dyslexia and the preparation of a pilot report as material for workshops, institutes, and in-service training. It is suggested that a national conference of an interdisciplinary nature be held to consider recommendations for further research. Finally, the awarding of grants to school systems and training Institutions is recommended to implement further study and specialized training.Item Research Conference on the Problem of Dyslexia and Related Disorders in Public Schools of the United States: Final Report(Southwest Texas State University, 1967-07) Zedler, Empress YoungA closed conference on dyslexia and related learning disorders was held at Southwest Texas State College on may 15 and 16, 1967. Twenty-five participants represented key professions and relevant interest groups, and 10 observers represented federal agencies. With respect to dyslexia and related learning disabilities, the conferees addressed their attentions to the areas of research, diagnosis and evaluation, teacher preparation, and corrective education. The executive committee endorsed the reports of the four working groups and recommended that a commission of nonfederal specialists be appointed at the highest possible national level to (a) examine the problem area in detail, (b) make recommendations concerning the need for a continuing national program to deal with the problem, and (c) develop guidelines for establishing a program. A mail survey of the 50 chief state school officers concerning an inventory of activity in the field is included.Item Southwest Texas State Teachers College: A Documentary History, Vol. I(Southwest Texas State Teachers College, 1939-08) Henderson, RubyNo abstract prepared.