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From a Perspective of Forty Years in the Field: Retrospective and Prospective.
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Kolstoe, Oliver P. – Career Development for Exceptional Individuals, 1996
A former special education teacher reflects on the discovery and acceptance of the benefits of education and training in helping people with disabilities become valuable societal resources. Early evidence of the benefits of transition programs, legislative efforts supporting vocational training for students with disabilities, and the development…
Descriptors: Career Development, Career Education, Disabilities, Education Work Relationship
A Historical Perspective on Student Involvement in the Transition Process: Toward a Vision of Self-Determination for All Students.
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Field, Sharon – Career Development for Exceptional Individuals, 1996
Details the history of the transition movement and the participation of students with disabilities in transition planning. Reviews legislative changes that emphasize self-determination and explains the link between self-determination and students' mental health. Also identifies characteristics of schools that promote self-determination for all…
Descriptors: Disabilities, Education Work Relationship, Educational Planning, Federal Legislation
Physical Disabilities: A Compendium Digest of Recommendations for the Reauthorization of IDEA.
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Best, Sherwood J.; Best, Gary A. – Physical Disabilities: Education and Related Services, 1995
Recommendations are provided for the reauthorization of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) as it pertains to individuals with physical disabilities. Recommendations address the following areas: professional development of teachers, physical disabilities as a focus category in the support programs, and incentives for model…
Descriptors: Demonstration Programs, Elementary Secondary Education, Federal Legislation, Laws
Developing Legally Correct and Educationally Appropriate Programs for Students with Autism Spectrum Disorders.
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Yell, Mitchell L.; Katsiyannis, Antonis; Drasgow, Erik; Herbst, Maria – Focus on Autism and Other Developmental Disabilities, 2003
This article extrapolates principles from litigation concerning students with autistic spectrum disorders (ASD) and the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act to establish guidelines for individualized education program teams developing appropriate special education programs for students with ASD. Principles address free, appropriate public…
Descriptors: Autism, Compliance (Legal), Court Litigation, Due Process
Integrating Title I and Special Education Service Delivery.
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Carlson, Elaine; O'Reilly, Fran E. – Remedial and Special Education, 1996
This article explores the possible integration of Title 1 compensatory education and special education programs which currently coexist in about 65% of all public elementary schools. Integration is often achieved through cooperative teaching or blended funding of staff salaries. Profiles of local efforts at program integration are provided.…
Descriptors: Compensatory Education, Cooperative Programs, Delivery Systems, Disabilities