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Peer reviewedCobb, R. Brian; Larkin, Dave – Focus on Exceptional Children, 1985
Current efforts in vocational assessment of handicapped secondary students are considered. A model is discussed via five chronological purposes: (1) screening, (2) placement, (3) program planning, (4) monitoring of individual progress, and (5) individual program evaluation. Two fundamental shifts in assessment are projected regarding vocational…
Descriptors: Disabilities, Models, Program Development, Program Evaluation
Peer reviewedHayek, Robert A. – Focus on Exceptional Children, 1987
Use of building-level teacher assistance teams (TATs) to provide suggested alternative instructional strategies and support services to regular teachers with problem learners prior to referral to special education is discussed in terms of relationship to special education, purposes, organization and operation, staff training, attitudinal issues,…
Descriptors: Attitudes, Disabilities, Elementary Secondary Education, Inservice Teacher Education
Peer reviewedWolery, Mark – Focus on Exceptional Children, 1989
The article defines the term, "transition," discusses the types of transitions that occur during early childhood special education, explores the rationale for studying and planning such transitions, and identifies transition issues and procedures. Tables offer data on critical events in rearing a handicapped family member, commercially available…
Descriptors: Child Rearing, Definitions, Disabilities, Parent School Relationship
Peer reviewedKroth, Roger; Otteni, Harriet – Focus on Exceptional Children, 1983
A parent center supported by the Albuquerque Public School System and the University of New Mexico promotes cooperation between parents and educators to serve exceptional children. The center was based on assumptions about money, time, personnel, parent heterogeneity, and needs/strengths as delineated in the "Mirror Model of Parent Involvement."…
Descriptors: Disabilities, Elementary Secondary Education, Models, Parent Participation
Peer reviewedCenter, David B.; McKittrick, Sandra – Focus on Exceptional Children, 1987
This paper cites relevant court decisions and provides guidelines for expelling and suspending handicapped students for disciplinary reasons. The advantages of in-school suspensions are described, with discussions of policy, curriculum, and management considerations. Tables cover behaviors of handicapped students, a schedule for awarding…
Descriptors: Behavior Problems, Court Litigation, Curriculum Development, Disabilities
Peer reviewedJohns, Beverly H.; Crowley, E. Paula; Guetzloe, Eleanor – Focus on Exceptional Children, 2002
Discussion of requirements of the Individualized Education Program (IEP) under the 1997 amendments to the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act examines key components of the IEP, who constitutes the IEP team, roadblocks to effective use of the IEP, the top 10 common problems in IEPs, making the most of the IEP, transition planning, and…
Descriptors: Behavior Disorders, Compliance (Legal), Disabilities, Educational Legislation
