Presents a brief review of recent work which focuses on a "multiple factors" approach to dealing with children's learning difficulties. (ED)

It is argued that both traditional school psychologists and university-affiliated psychologists are restricted from influencing change processes in schools. An alternative approach to psychoeducational change is developed whose fundamental feature involves the engagement of internally responsible socioeducational specialists by schools. (Author)

This document provides annotated listings of resources for state and local administrators of vocational special needs programs as well as special needs educators, counselors, researchers and others serving limited-English proficient (LEP) individuals. While it is not intended to be an exhaustive listing of all available resources, materials…

Views of faculty members and staff at the University of Georgia concerning the responsibilities and qualifications of the next college president are presented in 1986 panel papers. Panels represented various disciplines as well as the university's public service, research, and student affairs offices. Panel paper titles and authors are as follows:…

The manual is intended to provide an overview of career working with exceptional persons. An introduction reviews basic terms and summarizes types of disabilities. Section II focuses on careers in the schools, with information on roles and training of special education teachers, teacher aides, administrators and supervisors, college faculty, and…

Due to increasing costs for bus service, the Millard School District in Nebraska has instituted a successful plan whereby students pay partially for bus service by purchasing coupon books. While elementary students more than one mile away are still bused at district expense, junior high students more than two miles away must pay the partial cost…

In order to satisfy the need for low-cost child care services for the growing number of student-parents and to provide a more structured practical experience for students in its child care curriculum, Schoolcraft College created the Child Care Center as a campus laboratory in 1981. The child care curriculum, which emphasizes optimal development of…

Evaluation systems were designed for the assessment of the instructional and non-instructional programs at Foothill College (California) to determine whether the objectives of the programs were being met and to ascertain the direct and indirect costs of the programs. For the instructional programs, criteria for determining effectiveness, revenue…

Annual surveys by the Association for School, College, and University Staffing show that various categories of special education are among the major areas of personnel shortage in all of education. Especially severe areas of shortage occur in the areas of emotional disturbance/behavior disorders, learning disabilities, and multiple/severe…

This text explores new directions in teacher training and service delivery and is designed to help shape the future of adapted physical education as a discipline and as a profession. It provides a comprehensive overview of the history and philosophy of the field, discussions on future trends, and ideas on current issues in adapted physical…

The nature of intramural programming has changed over the years; competitive leagues do not dominate the schedule of events as they once did. Strategically placed throughout the year are at least four other programming options, which include self-paced programs, challenge activities, social events, and club sports. This handbook provides the…

The first section of the document covers the state regulations on school personnel certification in Louisiana. Requirements are outlined for the following areas: (1) approved teacher education programs and application for certification; (2) types of certificates; (3) early childhood education certification; (4) elementary teacher certification;…

This report outlines the initial results of a study concerning the procedures and criteria used to identify learning disabled (LD) students and eligibility criteria of community college LD programs in California as mandated by the state legislature. First, an introductory section discusses the purposes of the report, background on LD research and…

The concept of peer advising to supplement faculty efforts was initiated in 1981 by students in the School of Business at Ithaca College. In order to increase personalized assistance, a group of students was selected and trained in School of Business procedures, basic counseling, and college services. Peer advisers must meet a grade point average…