Inclusion is clearly related to better outcomes for young children--but reports from the US Department of Education show the practice has grown by just 5% over the past 27 years. This is the how-to book preschool administrators, school district leaders, child care directors, and faculty need to step up the progress of early childhood inclusion…

An inservice consultant describes procedures for assessing teacher needs through conferences, journals, self-rating scales, and observation. Consultation begins once the problem is identified and may include information sharing, team teaching, and child study groups. (CL)

Planning for infant intervention programs is the focus of the booklet. The approach rests on key principles, including family support, interagency cooperation, and individualization of early intervention services. Questions are raised for consideration in six topic areas: (1) planning (structure of planning process); (2) funding (legislative…

Two mentors in a math mentoring program for gifted students offer principles for developing such a program. Topics covered include mentor qualifications, getting started, finding materials, preparing for the first mentoring session, frequency and length of meetings, student behavior, and planning. (DB)

A Personalized System of Instruction (PSI) is based on four principles: it is (1) mastery oriented, (2) individually paced, (3) student proctored, and (4) includes lectures for stimulation and motivation. Advantages of PSI for vocational education courses are noted. (LRA)

This paper describes the development and application of individualized intervention procedures in a classroom for preschool language-impaired children. Language development principles utilized in the program focus on determining the setting, timing, interactive participants, purpose, and content. Resulting changes in language comprehension and…

Provides seven recommendations for an effective secondary reading program that will treat reading as a body of skills taught in all subject areas. (MKM)

Procedures for individualizing inservice for special education personnel are outlined and described. Six steps are pictured in a flow chart and detailed in the test (sample substeps in parentheses): establish organized management (establish agency goals, prepare explicit job descriptions of personnel responsibilities); prepare and administer staff…

The critical components to be considered when establishing a writing center at the secondary level are facilities, staff, and operation. The term writing center is used because writing center is a more inclusive concept than writing lab, dealing not only with remedial work but also with polishing acquired skills and assisting students with…

This paper discusses the elements of a management program to foster the development of speech production in children and youth with hearing impairments. Emphasis is on sensory management, experiential enrichment, and individual instruction. General cautions (e.g., avoid tension) are also offered. (DB)

Intended for educators who deal with parents of handicapped students, the handbook provides practical suggestions for working with parents not only at times where federal law requires it but through the process of development, implementation, and review of an individualized educational plan (IEP) as well. Eight sections cover the following topics…

Outlines procedures for integrating arts education into the individualized education program (IEP) written for each handicapped student under PL 94-142. Describes how art can provide diagnostic information on the child, teach academic and behavioral skills, and add an important aesthetic component to the handicapped child's life. (SJL)

The implications of mainstreaming for the physical education teacher are examined. An overview of the legislation regarding programing handicapped students in physical education is presented. Major categories and descriptors necessary in drawing up an individualized education plan are outlined. Specific strategies and activities that can be…

This guide is designed to help individual teachers as they plan for and implement student-led Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) for students with disabilities. It presents activities for helping secondary students develop and participate in their IEPs. The first part of the guide is organized around the following five stages for involving…

In describing the process for developing Individual Education Plans (IEPs) for handicapped children, the author focuses on the need for teamwork and effective communication between Child Study Team members, teachers, and parents. (SJL)