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Furlong, Michael J.; And Others – Preventing School Failure, 1994
This article reframes school violence in the context of educational mission goals so that teachers can understand their role in responding to it and acknowledge their skills in addressing it. The article examines types of violence that occur most frequently in schools, evaluates what is known about teacher preparedness, and encourages educators to…
Descriptors: Behavior Problems, Educational Objectives, Elementary Secondary Education, Incidence
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Wehby, Joseph H. – Preventing School Failure, 1994
This review describes four major hypotheses related to aggressive behavior and reviews current means for assessment. Hypotheses suggest that aggressive behavior is the result of a social skills deficit, positive or negative reinforcement, environmental deficits, or deficits in the cognitive processing of social stimuli. Changes in assessment…
Descriptors: Aggression, Behavior Disorders, Environmental Influences, Etiology
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Algozzine, Bob; And Others – Preventing School Failure, 1991
The article identifies five themes of current school reform policies and efforts and evaluates their possible effects on programs for students with behavior disorders. They are (1) allowing more parental choice; (2) doing more with less; (3) achieving competitive academic excellence; (4) eliminating violence and disruptive behavior; and (5)…
Descriptors: Behavior Disorders, Behavior Problems, Competition, Educational Change
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Lauritzen, Paul; Friedman, Stephen J. – Preventing School Failure, 1991
This article describes children having emotional/behavioral disorders, presents data demonstrating the critical shortage of teachers for this population, discusses factors that contribute to this problem, and offers recommendations including giving teachers of these children an additional salary stipend and providing them the option of…
Descriptors: Behavior Disorders, Elementary Secondary Education, Emotional Disturbances, Special Education Teachers
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Cook, Lynne; Friend, Marilyn – Preventing School Failure, 1991
This article reviews the evolution of collaboration and consultation as they relate to special education and considers the current status of these approaches to serving learners with mild handicaps. Future trends are thought to include increased societal emphasis on collaboration and alternative school structures and approaches. (DB)
Descriptors: Consultation Programs, Educational Trends, Elementary Secondary Education, Interdisciplinary Approach
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Edgar, Eugene – Preventing School Failure, 1991
The article proposes a transition program for mildly handicapped students which stresses appropriate placement and ongoing support systems. Following intensive remedial academic instruction in junior high school, students would be tracked into either the traditional high school program (with ongoing support) or an alternative program designed to…
Descriptors: Daily Living Skills, Education Work Relationship, High Schools, Mild Disabilities
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Cook, Lynne; Friend, Marilyn – Preventing School Failure, 1991
This paper clarifies vocabulary in the area of collaboration in schools, describes characteristics of collaboration, and outlines a set of principles. Principles explain that collaboration is not a prerequisite in most school programs, may occur informally, requires time to develop, is not a panacea, and may raise ethical issues for special…
Descriptors: Cooperation, Cooperative Planning, Decision Making, Disabilities
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Evans, Susan B. – Preventing School Failure, 1991
This article reviews the literature on consultation, collegiality, and other forms of collaboration in schools, as a means of assessing the knowledge base and understanding its relationship to special education. Research on implementation of collaborative practices in special education is called for. (JDD)
Descriptors: Collegiality, Consultation Programs, Cooperation, Disabilities
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Gable, Robert A.; And Others – Preventing School Failure, 1993
This article explores current educational reform initiatives as they relate to curriculum and assessment, programs for at-risk students, collaborative schools, and the regular education initiative. Implications for teacher preparation include the need for defining the knowledge base, designing alternative program models, and developing exemplary…
Descriptors: Curriculum Development, Demonstration Programs, Disabilities, Educational Change
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Fink, Albert H.; Janssen, Karen N. – Preventing School Failure, 1993
This study for the Kentucky Department of Education identified and validated teacher competencies for teachers of students with emotional and behavioral disorders. The competencies address assessment, consultation, social skills development, behavior management, instructional programing/curriculum, personal/professional aspects, cognition,…
Descriptors: Administration, Behavior Change, Behavior Disorders, Cognitive Development
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Wrobel, Gordon – Preventing School Failure, 1993
This article reviews the literature and proposes that the problem of retention of teachers of students with emotional and behavior disorders be addressed in teacher preparation programs. Programs should include an understanding of factors leading to burnout, individual coping mechanisms, and training in most-needed competencies. (DB)
Descriptors: Behavior Disorders, Competency Based Teacher Education, Coping, Elementary Secondary Education
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Simpson, Richard L.; Carter, William J., Jr. – Preventing School Failure, 1993
This examination of the needs of families with students who have emotional/behavioral disorders proposes that schools provide services in the areas of (1) community programs; (2) information services; (3) advocacy and resource use; (4) home and community parent/family training programs; and (5) parent/family support and counseling. (DB)
Descriptors: Behavior Disorders, Child Advocacy, Community Programs, Counseling Services
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Bountress, Nicholas G. – Preventing School Failure, 1993
This article summarizes cultural linguistic trends of the past decade and projects them into future years. Responses of educators to cultural linguistic diversity are reviewed. Problems posed by this diversity are identified and suggestions are offered for teaching the culturally and linguistically different child. (DB)
Descriptors: Cultural Differences, Educational Trends, Elementary Secondary Education, Futures (of Society)
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Hendrickson, Jo; And Others – Preventing School Failure, 1993
This article looks at the future of inservice teacher development and identifies variables that influence the effectiveness of the workshop format. It reviews criticisms of traditional inservice programs; identifies influential state and local actions; and offers suggestions for improving the planning, implementation, and evaluation of the…
Descriptors: Educational Change, Elementary Secondary Education, Futures (of Society), Government School Relationship
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Hasselbring, Ted S. – Preventing School Failure, 1991
Three major barriers have limited the successful use of technology in education: the installed base of computers is inadequate; good educational software is lacking; and teachers have had little or no computer education or training. Recommendations are provided for overcoming these stumbling blocks. (JDD)
Descriptors: Computer Software, Computer Uses in Education, Educational Improvement, Educational Practices