Nine papers examine current issues in the education of children with behavioral disorders. Three papers deal with theory, three with application, and three contain responses of a classroom teacher, an administrator, and a special education professor, respectively, to the preceding six papers. Papers have the following titles and authors: "Mental, Emotional, and Learning Disabilities: School-Induced Handicaps" (M. Trippe and J. Mathey); "Research-Based Knowledge and Professional Practices in Special Education for Emotionally Disturbed Students" (K. C. Lakin); "To Punish or to Heal: The Issues and Dynamics of Educating Emotionally Disturbed Children" (V. Rezmierski and M. Rubinstein); "Pills or Skills for Hyperactive Children" (K. D. O'Leary); "Use of Behavioral Strategies with Behaviorally Disordered Children and Youth: A Perspective" (R. Simpson and G. Sasso); "Interpersonal Skill Training with Young, Behaviorally Disordered Children" (P. Strain and M. Kerr); "Science and Art in Teaching Behaviorally Disordered Youth" (D. Sodac); and "Synergetic Planning for Emotionally Disturbed Children: Some Thoughts on the Future of Our Work on Behalf of Children" (E. Shultz). (DB)