A study involving 24 deaf-blind children (6 years to 13 years old) was conducted to determine the relationship between standardized tests and developmental scales, and systematic behavior observation ratings. (SBH)

All psychological referrals of elementary students in one academic year in a school system of approximately 11,000 students were used to determine the kinds of student problems classroom teachers perceive. (SBH)

A four phase ecological working model for the clinical evaluation and coordination of services for the child with a handicap is presented. (Author/SBH)

Thirty-six conduct problem first graders were randomly assigned to either a special class of eight children or regular classes. (Author)

Examined with 165 special education students were the relationships between pupil assessment information provided by teacher members of multidisciplinary core evaluation teams and the subsequent special education placement decisions made by the teams. (SBH)

Twenty-one third grade, Black males of low socioeconomic status exhibiting problem behaviors were assigned to one of three settings: a classroom with a crisis-resource teacher who assisted regular teachers in establishing individualized programs; a class with a crisis-resource teacher only; and a classroom without services from a crisis-resource…

Described is a procedure for assessing handicapped children which involves collaboration between the parents and teacher. (SBH)

Taken from the keynote address presented at the 1977 annual convention of the Council for Exceptional Children (CEC), the article reviews the development, services, and projected future of CEC--a membership organization founded to provide a clearinghouse of knowledge for teachers and other persons interested in the education of handicapped and…

The author points out the need for greater application of technology in educational programs for exceptional children and suggests ways in which new developments (such as computer applications, video, sensory compensation devices, and communication satellite technology) can be used to implement some of the requirements of Public Law 94-142. (IM)

Introduced by an editoral comment (by F. Weintraub), the article reviews the history, background, and implementation of the Education for All Handicapped Children Act of 1975 (Public Law 94-142). (IM)

Among findings of a study investigating the effects of labeling children as learning disabled (LD) or emotionally disturbed (ED) on the assessment by 128 Ss of four case studies was that behaviors of emotionally disturbed children were more disturbing and less accepted when they were thought to be exhibited by a LD child than by an ED child. (IM)

Presented is an interview with W.C. Morse, an educational psychology professor at the University of Michigan, on the education of children with behavior disorders. (IM)

Reviewed were 223 personnel preparation programs in the area of emotional disturbance, funded by Bureau of Education for the Handicapped grants during the fiscal year 1976-1977. (Author/IM)