Volume 2 of the dialogue journal newsletter contains contributions from the editors and teachers concerning the use of dialogue journals as a means of sustained written interaction between students and teachers at all educational levels and in second language and other types of instruction. The information presented includes techniques, ideas, opinions, results, examples, information sources, and other resources for dialogue journal use in education. Issue 4 of this volume focuses on the use of the technique in special education for educationally mentally retarded and learning disabled students. (MSE)