Abstract: Despite its importance in developing literacy, handwriting often receives scant attention during teacher training. The researcher utilized a mixed-methods approach implementing a two-phase sequential design to investigate teacher perceptions of preservice training in handwriting, as well as the provision of handwriting instruction across Texas schools. Despite reporting little or no handwriting instruction during training, teachers agreed that it is an important component within the literacy continuum and expressed concerns about a lack of district-level support for the subject, as well as concerns regarding implementing handwriting into a virtual curriculum.

Abstract: Reducing developmental delay and congenital anomalies has become a primary focus for improving conditions for children and families in developing countries. With decreased infant and child mortality, the occurrence of developmental delays and disabilities has increased. Consequently, the prevalence of developmental issues is larger in developing countries. This study focused the rate of congenital abnormalities among young children in a displaced Amazonian community of Peru. Information was gathered on mothers’ perceptions of their child’s development using the Parents Evaluation of Developmental Status (PEDS) survey instrument.