With the increase of students with autism in public schools, alternative schools, and in-home programming, attention to effective learning procedures has increased. A general model based on precision teaching for practicing behavior to fluency is presented as a guide for teachers and parents. This model applies to a wide variety of skills and can…

The educational needs of mainstreamed visually handicapped students are discussed. (Author/BD)

The article describes basic components of the technique of precision teaching of visually impaired students being mainstreamed into public schools, and its use in individual assessment and curriculum decision making.

After reviewing the literature comparing resource room and consultation models for serving children with low achievement, this paper addresses six best practices: peer tutoring, direct instruction in basic skills, precision teaching, cooperative learning, computer-aided instruction, and applied behavior analysis. Teacher attitudes and behaviors…