This paper discusses the findings of a study that examined the perceptions of 270 elementary school principals about a new Alabama certification model which abolishes categorical certification areas in special education and creates a generic "Collaborative Teacher" certification. Results indicate the most frequent special education…

Iowa young adults with learning disabilities (n=737), behavior disorders (n=59), and mental disabilities (n=142), all graduates of resource room programs, were surveyed concerning adult adjustment. Results are reported in terms of marital status, living arrangements, competitive employment, unemployment, postsecondary education, and comparison of…

This study investigated the adult adjustment of a statewide random sample of 737 Iowa individuals with learning disabilities, 59 individuals labeled behaviorally disordered, and 142 individuals labeled mentally disabled, all graduates of special education resource teaching programs. Results are reported in terms of: (1) general status information,…