The author, as a school administrator, wrote this article to describe an effective collaboration with several universities on research projects that benefit both institutions. The outcomes described here focus on the process involved in such collaborations and the benefits to the school district these collaborations can create. Directed toward…

Special projects of the Bloomington, Minnesota public schools are described. (DB)

From a special section, "Adapted Physical Education. Also see AA 501 888 through AA 501 891, AA 501 893, AA 501 894.

Bibliography to a special section, "Adapted Physical Education. Other parts of this section are AA 501 888 through AA 501 893.

Presented to provide an idea of the best ERIC documents available on individualized learning, this paper contains a collection of over 100 reports and papers that were put into ERIC in the last two or three years. The listings have been categorized topically, and each entry is provided with an ED number and ordering and price information. The…

P.L. 94-142 presents unique problems to schools with special education programs. This article offers suggestions for implementing the act's objectives of individualized instruction, least restrictive environment, and equal protection for handicapped children. (Author/LD)

In Baton Rouge, Louisiana, teachers and parents use a kindergarten screening and academic readiness intervention program that nips potential learning problems in the bud. (Editor/SJL)

A photographic essay illustrates a composite school day for two teachers from Alabama and the gifted/talented students to whom they provide special academic tutoring during the weeks that the children rehearse and perform in productions in New York City. (JDD)

With the increased public attention to a rapidly growing number of children being diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder (ASD), it seems as if there is an equally rapid growth of new specialized programs catering to this group of children. The question to be considered is, if there are indeed promising models based on inclusive settings, why does…

Described is a house program at Davis and Elkins College in West Virginia which combines humanistic and behavioristic philosophies of education to help students adjust better. The program appears to be working. (Author/CJ)

Anne Keeton's examination of Ontario's special education programs and needs is critiqued. (JMF)

Brigitte Kitchen's criticisms of the author's view of special education and its applications are refuted. (JMF)

The report presents retrospective data comparing an individualized language development program for 12 preschool austic children (mean age 3.9) receiving language remediation with a group of 14 autistic control Ss (mean age 4.2) receiving the basic school curriculum only. (Author/PHR)

Introduction to a special section, "Adapted Physical Education. Other parts of the section are AA 501 889 through AA 501 894.