The development and implementation of individualized education programs as required by the Education for All Handicapped Children Act (Public Law 94-142) is the subject of this program guide, and the following questions are addressed: (1) What are the programs? (2) For whom must they be developed? (3) When do they become effective? (4) Who is…

The individualized physical education program must be individualized in many ways to assure every handicapped child a free appropriate education. This document outlines major aspects to be considered in this process. Included are methods for: (1) obtaining information affecting annual goals; (2) approaching motivational techniques and procedures;…

This guide to federal government resources contains two major parts: (1) a set of descriptions of 38 federal programs that offer various types of resources for career education, and (2) a set of indices to help the practitioner use these programs. Indices include the following categories for each program: Program title, description, relationship…

This handbook is provided to serve as a guide for parents and school personnel in establishing and in determining the functions of Title One, ESEA, parent advisory councils. From the very beginning of Title One, the involvement of parents and community representatives in the school program has been recognized as an important element in the ability…

The Bilingual Vocational Curriculum and Instructional Center Program, initiated in the Los Angeles City Schools in 1975, was established to provide supportive services for limited English speaking students enrolled in district vocational programs. The program provides instructional aides to assist disadvantaged students in vocational classes in…

The culmination of educational experiences in the outdoors is the resident outdoor education program. Involving teachers and pupils living and learning in the natural environment, the program emphasizes the development of human values and provides students with learning opportunities that focus on direct, real, and relevant experiences. Intended…

This document, which is intended to assist Colorado's Division of Vocational Rehabilitation (DVR) staff, educators, students, and students' families, presents the answers to selected questions regarding eligibility for and delivery of cooperative educational and vocational rehabilitation services for youth in transition. The introduction provides…