Organizations invest billions annually in the form of Tuition Assistance Programs (TAP) with little knowledge as to the reasons why employees choose to participate. The purpose of this multiple exploratory case study was to explore the perceptions of employees with access to a TAP of at least $5,250 per year. Interviews were conducted with 17…

Specifically explains procedures and techniques necessary to be in compliance with the Individualized Educational Program of the Handicapped Children's Act. Also describes principal's role in mainstreaming handicapped students. (LD)

A combined discipline counseling approach treats both symptoms and causes of discipline problems, while also providing accountability for behavior. Over the five-year period that this approach has been in operation at the Bridge Street Junior High in Wheeling (West Virginia), the number of repeat offenders has declined. (WD)

With viewpoints from the mother, father, and teacher of a 12-year-old learning disabled child, the article presents a case in which parents felt they were being "railroaded" into accepting their daughter's individual education plan (IEP). (SBH)

P.L. 94-142 carries with it considerable potential for both special and general education. The law, however, is currently surrounded by many myths. It does not, for instance, apply to all handicapped children, but only to those who require special education because of their disability. It does not eliminate all special education classes or require…

Although universities have an interest in recruiting, retaining and developing the administrative and educational abilities of department chairmen, most institutions do little to help fulfill the chairman's needs for role socialization and development and for understanding administrative procedures. Training programs are few, mostly because of a…

Described is a systems analysis approach focusing on the use of objectives and feedback for teachers, administrators, and parents working with exceptional children. Terms such as "objective", "student performance", and "feedback" are explained as they relate to the systems approach. It is noted that parents, teachers, and administrators can use…

Individualized instruction is an old concept that has been newly mandated by the Education for All Handicapped Children Act of 1975. Although neither widely used nor well-defined, individualized instruction is particularly relevant for students who fall outside the norms, behaviorally or academically. It has particular value for ghetto students…

The document reports the Alabama component of Project IEP (individualized education program), a project designed to identify and clarify perceptions related to roles in the IEP process as mandated by P.L. 94-142, the Education for All Handicapped Children Act. It is explained that under Project IEP approximately 200 persons (including state and…

The document reports the Washington component of Project IEP (individualized education program), a project designed to identify and clarify perceptions related to roles in the IEP process as mandated by P.L. 94-142, the Education for All Handicapped Children Act. It is explained that under Project IEP approximately 200 persons (including state and…

The document reports the Wisconsin component of Project IEP (individualized education program), a project designed to identify and clarify perceptions related to roles in the IEP process as mandated by P.L. 94-142, the Education for All Handicapped Children Act. It is explained that under Project IEP approximately 200 persons (including state and…

The booklet includes eight presentations from workshops organized by the Council of the Great City Schools on issues in implementing P.L. 94-142, the Education for All Handicapped Children Act. The first section, by J. Harvey, presents an overview of federal laws and regulations concerning the individualized education program and comprehensive…

This manual is intended to facilitate the integration of children with mental handicaps into child care centers in Canada and elsewhere. The first chapter looks at the background of integration in early childhood child care programs in Canada and identifies concerns of parents. The second chapter explores the practice of labelling children with…

Improving student motivation and self-concept is now an important concern of principals. Positive results arise from such diverse theories as Skinner's positive reinforcement techniques or Maslow's self-actualization model. Although evidence on cause and effect of motivation is scarce, it does seem likely that motivation is related to student…

The collection of 41 papers from a conference on individualized education programs (IEPs) for handicapped students addresses four main topics (sample titles and authors in parentheses): communication and group process ("Establishing and Maintaining the IEP Team" by W. Morgan and N. Bray; "Child and Parent Involvement in Educational Planning" by M.…