Ninety fictional children's books that portrayed at least one character with a learning disability were analyzed. Most characters with learning disabilities were dynamic and were the main character. Most commonly, the learning disability was in reading and written language and services were received in a resource room. (Contains references.) (CR)

This study compared the differential effects of in-class and pull-out service delivery models on attitudes of students (n=194) in grades four through six toward students with disabilities. Results revealed that students from classrooms where services were being delivered through in-class service delivery models had more positive attitudes.…

As an echo of the worldwide movement of inclusive education and because of the conviction of inclusive ideas, special education in Taiwan is moving toward a goal of inclusion, though not necessarily full inclusion. While its terminology is as yet undesignated, principles and strategies are significantly reflected in the Special Education Act and…

Students in grades four to six (N=77) judged the capabilities of peers traditionally labeled as "learning disabled" or "educable mentally retarded" but depicted in written vignettes only as attending either a resource room or special classroom. Students in special classes were judged significantly less capable than students in resource room…