A broad perspective on child development is important to understanding collaboration in special education. Bronfenbrenner's ecological model of human development provides a backdrop to this case study of collaboration on behalf of Cassie, a 4-year-old child with disabilities in a small West Virginia community. The story of Cassie and her family is…

This article describes the inclusion model used at one elementary school in Virginia and the educational experiences of a third grader and a fifth grader, both with learning disabilities. The school uses a collaborative teaching model that emphasizes strategy training and provides full-time services in general education classes. (DB)

A questionnaire was completed by 463 special educators and 493 general educators in Virginia. Analysis indicated that work-related variables, such as leadership support, role conflict, role ambiguity, and stress, are better predictors of commitment and job satisfaction than are demographic variables. Findings were similar for general and special…

Questionnaire responses from 286 Virginia teachers trained in special education but teaching in general education were analyzed. The primary reasons cited for leaving special education included administrative factors and stress involved in working with special education students. (Author/DB)