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Elting, Susan – Teaching Exceptional Children, 1987
Four statewide programs offering such services as help in selection, education, and awareness of assistive devices for disabled students are described: the Pennsylvania Assistive Device Center, MissouriLINC, the New Jersey Assistive Device Center, and the Center for Computer Opportunities for the Disabled (Massachusetts). A contact person is…
Descriptors: Assistive Devices (for Disabled), Computer Uses in Education, Disabilities, Elementary Secondary Education

McKenzie, Robert G.; Houk, Carolyn S. – Teaching Exceptional Children, 1986
The article describes a model of paraprofessional placement in special education. The process involves four steps: (1) assessing needs and skills; (2) comparing role expectations; (3) resolving differences in perceptions of teacher and paraprofessional; and (4) writing individualized job descriptions. A list of resource materials for training…
Descriptors: Disabilities, Elementary Secondary Education, Models, Paraprofessional School Personnel

Bailey, M. Nell; Raimondi, Sharon L. – Teaching Exceptional Children, 1984
The article lists resources, journals, books, organizations, projects, and networks designed to help special educators apply technology to the education of handicapped children. Information for each entry includes names, titles, addresses, sources, and a brief summary. (CL)
Descriptors: Disabilities, Educational Technology, Elementary Secondary Education, Organizations (Groups)

TEACHING Exceptional Children, 1996
Internet sites that address career exploration, college selection, college financial aid sources, and job search resources (including listings of teaching positions and newspaper employment ads from major cities) for individuals seeking careers in special education are listed and described. (CR)
Descriptors: Career Exploration, College Choice, Disabilities, Employment Opportunities

Patton, Pam – Teaching Exceptional Children, 1990
The article reviews the development, functions, and impact of the National Special Education Alliance (NSEA), a network of centers disseminating information on adaptive computer technology. NSEA member centers are listed by state with name, address, and access information. (DB)
Descriptors: Assistive Devices (for Disabled), Computer Uses in Education, Disabilities, Elementary Secondary Education

Maroney, Sharon A. – TEACHING Exceptional Children, 2000
This article identifies classroom resources recommended for beginning special education teachers. Resources are grouped into six categories: (1) developing professionalism; (2) basics for effective instruction; (3) academic instruction; (4) cognitive-behavioral instruction; (5) behavioral management; and (6) classroom extras. Resources include…
Descriptors: Beginning Teachers, Classroom Techniques, Disabilities, Educational Resources