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Direct linkHurwitz, Sarah; Decker, Janet R.; Linder, Ilana L. – Focus on Autism and Other Developmental Disabilities, 2020
In 2017, the U.S. Supreme Court provided a ruling regarding what constitutes an appropriate education for students with disabilities in "Endrew v. Douglas County." The case concerned a student with autism, and we use it to offer schools and families autism-related recommendations for practice and policy. We analyze the legal history of…
Descriptors: Court Litigation, Students with Disabilities, Autism, Pervasive Developmental Disorders
Zirkel, Perry A. – Exceptional Children, 2013
This article examines a critical question for the special education community: What should be the current meaning of "free appropriate public education" (FAPE) in light of not only the Supreme Court's landmark "Rowley" decision in 1982 but also developments in the 30 years since then? After synthesizing what the…
Descriptors: Federal Legislation, Educational Legislation, Court Litigation, Disabilities
Download full textEchaniz, Crystal; Cronin, Kathleen A. – Journal of the American Academy of Special Education Professionals, 2014
This paper reviews characteristics of autism spectrum disorders (ASD), possible causes of ASD, current demographic information, the effects on the individual with ASD and the family, as well as diversity and multicultural issues related to autism. Additionally, the paper provides pertinent information about students with ASD for both general…
Descriptors: Autism, Pervasive Developmental Disorders, Etiology, Student Diversity
Mass-Galloway, Robin L.; Panyan, Marion V.; Smith, Carl R.; Wessendorf, Suana – Journal of Positive Behavior Interventions, 2008
This study reports evaluation data from the statewide School-Wide Positive Behavior Supports (SWPBS) initiative in Iowa. The study shows initial positive results over a 3-year period. The School-Wide Evaluation Tool, Team Implementation Checklist, and office discipline referral data were monitored to assess progress. Suggestions for connecting…
Descriptors: Behavior Modification, Positive Reinforcement, Evaluation, Individualized Education Programs
Maag, John W.; Katsiyannis, Antonis – Behavioral Disorders, 2006
Reauthorization of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) specifies that a behavioral intervention plan (BIP) must be developed for students with disabilities under certain disciplinary exclusions. IDEA, however, does not provide details as to what should be included in BIPs, and this lack of specific guidance often results in…
Descriptors: Intervention, Behavior Disorders, Behavior Modification, Federal Legislation
Duggan, Diane; Dawson, Carol A. – Reclaiming Children and Youth: The Journal of Strength-based Interventions, 2004
How does the nation's largest urban public school district address the complex behavior management requirements of its special education students? This article reviews the positive behavior support system in the New York City schools. It delineates the major components of an urban special education public school district's positive behavior…
Descriptors: Individualized Education Programs, Behavior Modification, Special Education, Urban Schools
Mitchell, Stephanie; Yagi, Kan – 1986
This report presents an evaluation of the Whitney M. Young Learning Center (WMYLC) program in the Portland (Oregon) School District. This after-school homework assistance and tutoring program for students in grades 7 through 12 was begun in 1980 by the Urban League of Portland. The goal of the WMYLC is to help students achieve academic success and…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, After School Education, Behavior Modification, Compensatory Education
Proller, Norman L. – 1984
This report describes and evaluates the 1983-84 TOPS (Teaching /Outreach/Parent Involvement/Skills Development) program in the Dade County Schools, Florida. Designed for severly emotionally disturbed elementary school students, its full services approach contained the following components: (1) a highly structured academic program employing…
Descriptors: Achievement Gains, Behavior Disorders, Behavior Modification, Behavioral Objectives
