This article provides 10 recommendations for new special education faculty, including: keep and file your papers, be wary of busy colleagues, don't recycle your publications, keep data on your publications, learn to take and give criticism, see the sights when you travel, schedule time with your colleagues, and be quantitative. (CR)

A study involving 46 parents of youth with disabilities in public and private schools found that they believed the Individualized Education Programs were not individualized, were disappointed in special education, were tired of parenting special-education students, and had minimal parent expectations. Recommendations for parents are provided.…

A survey of 52 high school students with disabilities found that 15 reported negative experiences when interacting with general education peers, students wanted to disassociate themselves from special education and special education students, and several indicated that they did not like special education. Recommendations for teachers are provided.…

A retired special education professor discusses his ideas on some important features of working in the field that education professionals should bear in mind, including that colleges of education are the bottom fish of universities, working in schools is a noble adventure, and why publishing is necessary. (CR)

Seventy-two secondary students (with learning disabilities, remedial, or normally achieving) enrolled in science and social studies classes read textbook passages, completed study guides, and took tests using a computer or pencil and paper. On factual questions, analysis favored the computer overall, whereas no differences were found on…

This paper offers a rationale for modifying textbooks for secondary students with learning disabilities who are taught in general education classes. Recent research on the uses of study guides, graphic organizers, vocabulary drills, and computer-assisted instruction is reviewed, and guidelines for selecting appropriate uses of these strategies are…