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Peer reviewedKabler, Michael L.; And Others – Journal of Special Education, 1983
Recent litigation in Pennsylvania (Battle vs. Commonwealth, 1980) has established that handicapped children cannot be arbitrarily denied free public education beyond the normal 180-day school year. This decision is contrasted with present policies and practices governing extended school year services. (Author)
Descriptors: Civil Rights, Court Litigation, Disabilities, Extended School Year
Schneider, Michael – Exceptional Parent, 1990
A father recounts experiences in selecting and sending a handicapped eight-year-old child to a summer camp. Stressed are the family reactions to the child's camping experience. (DB)
Descriptors: Disabilities, Emotional Adjustment, Parent Attitudes, Personal Narratives
Hawkins, Mable T., Ed. – 1986
This book consists of selected conference papers that highlight the barriers faced by children at risk in the quest for educational excellence. After an introduction by Mable T. Hawkins, the following articles appear: (1) "Group Work with Gifted Children: A School Resource," by Jackolyn W. Durrett and others; (2) "Children with…
Descriptors: Children, Disabilities, Educational Needs, Elementary Secondary Education
