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Rivera, Vestena Robbins; Kutash, Krista – 1994
This document presents a review of recent research literature on eight components in a system of care for children with serious emotional disturbances. It is intended to be a guide and source of information to communities for building systems of care. Components include: residential services (psychiatric hospitals and residential treatment…
Descriptors: Cost Effectiveness, Counseling, Crisis Intervention, Day Programs
National Information Center for Children and Youth with Disabilities, Washington, DC. – 2002
This fact sheet, written in both English and Spanish, provides a definition, information on incidence, typical characteristics, and educational implications of emotional disturbance. The definition is from the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) and incidence in 1999-2000 is reported as about 470,000 children and youth. Educational…
Descriptors: Behavior Change, Definitions, Educational Needs, Elementary Secondary Education
Beninghof, Anne M. – 1991
This guide to the transition of special education students to less restrictive environments or from school to work stresses the importance of planning and communication during the entire process, from initial plans through implementation and follow-up. Section 1 consists of a "Transition Process Checklist" to aid in the organization and follow…
Descriptors: Disabilities, Education Work Relationship, Elementary Secondary Education, Family Involvement
Wisconsin Family Assistance Center for Education, Training and Support, Inc., Milwaukee. – 2001
This final report discusses the activities and outcomes of the Wisconsin FACETS program, a program that provides parent information and training services for underserved parents and caretakers of infants, toddlers, children, and young adults with disabilities who live in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The goals of the program are provided, along with a…
Descriptors: Community Programs, Disabilities, Early Intervention, Educational Legislation
Fairfax County Public Schools, VA. Dept. of Student Services and Special Education. – 1987
This handbook is intended as a practical resource guide for students, parents, educators, and other interested persons working together to help students (ages 2-21) who require special education in Fairfax County, Virginia. It summarizes federal and state laws and local school policies regarding special education in several sections. An overview…
Descriptors: Administrative Organization, County School Districts, Disabilities, Due Process