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Download full textIllinois Coalition on School Inclusion, Springfield. – 1994
Thirteen brief papers address issues in inclusive education, with special emphasis on concerns and applications in Illinois. The following issues are discussed: (1) the relationship of the inclusive schools concept to that of providing a continuum of alternative placement options; (2) needed changes in current funding of special education to…
Descriptors: Accessibility (for Disabled), Accountability, Administrator Role, Curriculum
McEvoy, Mary; Reichle, Joe – 1995
This federally funded project was designed to develop, implement, and evaluate a best practices inservice model to train teachers to provide services in least restrictive environments for preschool children with emotional/behavioral disorders. Through collaborative planning among the University of Minnesota and selected Minnesota public schools,…
Descriptors: Augmentative and Alternative Communication, Behavior Disorders, College School Cooperation, Communication Skills
Putnam, JoAnne W., Ed. – 1993
This book is intended to assist educators to meet the needs of a diverse population of children with varying cognitive abilities; developmental and learning disabilities; sensory impairments; and different cultural, linguistic, and socioeconomic backgrounds. It is based on the premise that children of differing abilities and backgrounds will…
Descriptors: Classroom Techniques, Cooperative Learning, Cultural Differences, Disabilities
Connor, Walker, Ed. – 1985
The outgrowth of a conference intended to broaden the base of objective information about the Mexican American community, this collection of 13 papers examines the effects of immigration by people of Mexican origin on the economic, educational, social, political, and linguistic systems of the United States. Walker Connor's introduction puts the…
Descriptors: Acculturation, Bilingualism, Comparative Analysis, Cross Cultural Studies
Lopez, Thomas R., Ed. – 1979
Endorsing the principle that there is no one model American, the 10 essays in this monograph demonstrate cultural pluralism and illustrate the need for multicultural education in American schools. A general statement, adopted by the American Association of Colleges for Teacher Education, emphasizes that multicultural education affirms that schools…
Descriptors: Academic Standards, Biculturalism, Bilingual Education, Black Studies
Maruyama, Geoffrey; Moreno, Jose F.; Gudeman, Roxane Harvey; Marin, Patricia – 2000
This report contains three studies on diversity in college classrooms. Following a review of the historical background in the introduction, Part 1, "University Faculty Views about the Value of Diversity on Campus and in the Classroom," offers a discussion of various diversity issues, such as institutional and departmental values; effects…
Descriptors: Attitude Measures, Case Studies, Classroom Environment, College Environment
Everson, Jane M., Ed. – 1995
This collection of 10 papers addresses "best practices" in the development of transition services for youths who are deaf-blind. The papers include quality indicators checklists, transition planning checklists, and other assessment tools. The papers have the following titles and authors: "Overview of Transition Services for Youths Who Are…
Descriptors: Communication Skills, Deaf Blind, Educational Practices, Employment Opportunities
Ferdman, Bernardo M., Ed.; And Others – 1994
The collection of essays on literacy and culture includes: "Literacy Across Languages and Cultures" (Bernardo M. Ferdman, Rose-Marie Weber); "Practice-Engagement Theory: A Sociocultural Approach to Literacy Across Languages and Cultures" (Stephen Reder); "Literacy Acquisition Among Second-Language Learners" (Arnulfo…
Descriptors: Access to Education, Bilingualism, Cultural Context, Cultural Pluralism
Peck, Charles A., Ed.; And Others – 1993
This text summarizes the state of knowledge in the field of early childhood integration of children with disabilities. The 14 chapters are grouped in sections which focus on relationships, curriculum planning, organizational supports, and values/attitudes, respectively. Chapters have the following titles and authors: "Ecological Perspectives on…
Descriptors: Attitudes, Consultation Programs, Cooperation, Delivery Systems
Braaten, Sheldon L., Ed.; Wild, Estelle, Ed. – 1991
This collection of 13 author-contributed papers addresses various aspects of programming for students with behavioral disorders. Papers have the following titles and authors: (1) "System Support and Transition to Adulthood for Adolescents with Seriously Disordered Behaviors: Orchestrating Successful Transitions" (Eugene Edgar); (2) "Targets for…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Adolescents, Agency Cooperation, Behavior Disorders
McKay, Sandra Lee, Ed.; Wong, Sau-ling Cynthia, Ed. – 2000
Articles include the following: "The Flowering of America: Linguistic Diversity in the United States" (R. Macias); "The American Linguistic Mosaic: Understanding Language Shift in the United States" (C. Veltman); "Bilingualism and Language Use Among Mexican Americans" (G. Valdes); "Puerto Ricans in the United…
Descriptors: Acculturation, Bilingual Education, Bilingualism, Colonialism
Gable, Robert A., Ed.; Warren, Steven F., Ed. – 1993
This collection of papers presents strategies for teaching students with mental retardation. An introduction by Robert A. Gable and Steven F. Warren titled "The Enduring Value of Instructional Research" reviews problems besetting special education instructional research and outlines the papers' approach to the field from both an empirical research…
Descriptors: Behavior Modification, Communication Skills, Computer Assisted Instruction, Educational Methods
Crowther, Jim, Ed.; Hamilton, Mary, Ed.; Tett, Lyn, Ed. – 2001
These 15 papers share a common theme: seeking to promote literacy as a powerful tool for challenging existing inequalities and dependencies. "Powerful Literacies" (Jim Crowther et al.) is an introduction. Section 1 establishes the theoretical and policy frameworks that underpin the book and shows how literacy is situated in different…
Descriptors: Access to Information, Adult Basic Education, Adult Literacy, Adult Programs
Kluwin, Thomas N., Ed.; And Others – 1992
This book's aim is to define and clarify the issues involved in the education of deaf and hard of hearing children in local public schools, to bring to light the accumulating research in this area, and to recommend actions for organizing effective educational programs. The book offers a perspective on the current confusion in the field of deaf…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Athletics, Career Development, Cultural Differences
Wehman, Paul, Ed. – 1993
This book analyzes the effectiveness and implications for social change of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). It outlines several issues--legal implications, physical accessibility, transportation options, employment opportunities, and recreation--that stimulate community action for full inclusion. Part I, titled "Definitions and…
Descriptors: Accessibility (for Disabled), Assistive Devices (for Disabled), Career Development, Community Programs
