Various studies conducted into mainstreaming implementations in preschool and primary school but implementations in light of data are rare in the secondary schools. To provide valuable insights to this gap in the literature, the present study was conducted to identify the requirements in resource room implementations in a secondary school and…

Two studies document benefits of implementing CBM (curriculum-based measurement) in both special and regular education settings. In Study 1 CBM is demonstrated to be a valid and reliable measurement system that aids teacher decisions regarding student placement, progress, and intervention effectiveness in an elementary school. Study II outlines…

Describes the Alternative School Program (ASP) in Willington (Connecticut), a pull-out program that uses a "core group" team approach to provide special services for students with behavior problems. It explains the program's methodology (facilities, operating principles, and the core group concept); its results (documentation of ASP…

The Language Resource Room Level of Service is a model developed by the Philadelphia (Pennsylvania) School District to provide intensive speech-language services for children with moderate to severe speech-language disorders, in the least restrictive setting. The speech-language pathologist assumes the roles of coteacher, consultant, and direct…

This article describes experiences encountered in making the transition from a traditional pull-out treatment approach for students with speech-language impairments to a collaborative-consultative model. The two factors identified as key to the success of the program were flexibility and perseverance. (Author/JDD)