Evaluated with 104 experimental and 104 control Ss (at the elementary grade level) was whether the academic and behavioral gains made after 1 or 2 years of part-time placement in a behaviorally oriented resource room would be maintained following full-time attendance in a regular class for 2 or 3 years. (Author/DB)

Briefly explained are the concept, goals, function, and programing of the resource room approach to providing supplementary instructional support for mildly handicapped children. Noted in an operational mechanics section are facilities needed and procedures for initial referral, student identification and evaluation, scheduling, and reporting…

The guide is a resource manual for training hearing officers to conduct impartial due process proceedings. The guide contains two sections - the first explores planning, conducting, and evaluating the workshop. The second contains appendixes with the following titles: "Simulation I - Private vs. Public School Placement Issue"; "Simulation II -…

Described are findings from a review of the organization, administration, and effectiveness of special education services in Alberta, Canada (1975-1976). The first part provides an analysis of the relationship of variables (such as district size, per pupil expenditure, and ratio of students to special education staff) to the distribution of level…

The report describes the step-by-step method used to design and implement a resource room program for 157 special needs children (elementary level) at the Abraham Lincoln School in Revere, Massachusetts. It is noted that a special needs committee investigated programs in operation throughout the state, researched special needs programs utilizing…