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Peer reviewedSpalding, Bob; Florek, Anton – Support for Learning, 1988
The article describes a program at Connahs Quay High School in Wales (United Kingdom) which integrates 18 moderately disabled students and about 100 mildly disabled students into the regular school program. The support system includes a special needs coordinator, liaison with primary schools, and an active role by the school psychologist. (DB)
Descriptors: Disabilities, High Schools, Interdisciplinary Approach, Mainstreaming
Schmid, R. – Canadian Journal for Exceptional Children, 1987
The social, emotional, and physical benefits of physical education activities for mainstreamed students with special needs are discussed. Success or failure in physical activity is a sensitive issue which affects attitude. The mainstreamed child must gain a sense of belonging without experiencing failure. Suggestions for structuring a program are…
Descriptors: Adapted Physical Education, Elementary Education, Interpersonal Competence, Mainstreaming
Peer reviewedForness, Steven R. – Psychology in the Schools, 1979
Although integrating handicapped children into regular classrooms has become well established educational practice, clinical decisions to mainstream a given child should be based on systematic consideration of several factors. These criteria are discussed. (Author)
Descriptors: Clinical Diagnosis, Educational Diagnosis, Elementary Secondary Education, Evaluation Criteria
Peer reviewedReynolds, Maynard C. – Remedial and Special Education (RASE), 1989
A review of the history of special education delivery systems reveals a continuous trend toward progressive inclusion. Because it is now possible to serve all disabled students in neighborhood schools, remote specialized places such as the residential and day school are likely to be eliminated. (Author/DB)
Descriptors: At Risk Persons, Delivery Systems, Disabilities, Educational History
Configurations of Change: The Integration of Mildly Handicapped Children into the Regular Classroom.
Download full textKreinberg, Nancy; Chow, Stanley H. L. – 1973
Presented are 14 analytical papers and/or narratives of selected elementary school programs that focus on changes in legal constraints, teacher preparation, instructional arrangements, and accountability procedures occuring in the movement to mainstream mildly handicapped children into regular classes. Two papers focus on the concept of advocacy…
Descriptors: Accountability, Annotated Bibliographies, Child Advocacy, Elementary School Students
Lockledge, Ann; Wright, Eleanor B. – 1991
This study was designed to assess the roles played by middle school educators while participating in a collaborative teaching program which combined a regular educator, a special educator, and their respective students for one period of content instruction per day. During one semester, six teams of two teachers in three different middle schools…
Descriptors: Classroom Observation Techniques, Classroom Research, Intermediate Grades, Junior High Schools
North Texas State Univ., Denton. Div. of Occupational and Vocational Education. – 1991
This handbook was created to help teachers develop in special populations the skills necessary to make the transition from school to work a successful experience. It is aimed at teachers of students who have mild to moderate disabilities and who are expected to graduate from high school. The handbook contains four sections. Section one includes a…
Descriptors: Academic Education, Daily Living Skills, Disabilities, Education Work Relationship
