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The Boy with the Retrievable Dime.
Anderson, Evelyn – Behavior in Our Schools, 1987
As an illustration of cases where existing programs and facilities do not meet individual special needs, the article traces the chronology of a behavior disordered male from special class placement in elementary school through his eventual incarceration in the Nebraska penal system. (JW)
Descriptors: Behavior Disorders, Case Studies, Clinical Diagnosis, Correctional Institutions
The Alternative Educational Plan (AEP).
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Cummings, Jack A.; Nelson, Brett R. – School Psychology Review, 1982
It is suggested that the Child Study Team develop alternative educational plans (AEP's) for those referred students who are ineligible for special education. The AEP would be similar to the individualized education plan (IEP), except that the regular classroom teacher would be responsible for implementation. (Author/BW)
Descriptors: Elementary Secondary Education, Individual Needs, Individualized Education Programs, Mainstreaming
The Continuing Challenge of Mainstreaming.
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Meighan, Thomas – Scholar and Educator, 1982
The rationale behind Public Law 94-142, which pertains to education of handicapped children, is presented. Key terms such as mainstreaming, least restrictive environment, zero reject, most appropriate placement, and individualized education are discussed to clarify their significance for educators. (PP)
Descriptors: Disabilities, Educational Legislation, Educational Responsibility, Elementary Secondary Education
Educating Young Children with Disabilities Using Responsible Inclusion.
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Smith, Tom E. C.; Dowdy, Carol A. – Childhood Education, 1998
Discusses issues influencing the placement of young children with disabilities, including individual educational plans, labeling, philosophy-based decisions, the Regular Education Initiative, and full inclusion. Maintains that decisions regarding educational programs with disabilities must be based on individual educational needs, and notes that…
Descriptors: Disabilities, Disability Identification, Early Childhood Education, Educational Philosophy
Transition to Non-Categorical Vocational Training That Utilizes Computer Assisted Educational Intervention and Nontraditional Child Study Team Functions.
Adams, William H.; Bielicki, Raymond J. – 1982
Because it must place special needs students as well as regular students in vocational training programs, the Salem County Board for Vocational Education has initiated a non-categorical vocational training program model. Developed in response to the general practices concerning placement and a need for an individual vocational plan for students…
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, County Programs, Individual Needs, Individualized Education Programs
Issues and Recommendations Concerning Vocational Assessment of Special Needs Students.
Peterson, Michael; And Others – 1981
Comprehensive vocational assessment needs to become an integral part of vocational programming in secondary and postsecondary schools, since it is crucial in developing appropriate individualized education plans for students with special needs. A prime focus for vocational assessment should be entrance into vocational education courses. It should…
Descriptors: Career Choice, Certification, Curriculum Development, Disabilities
Recent Legal and Programmatic Developments in the Education of the Handicapped in Massachusetts.
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Scarpati, Stanley; Fischer, Louis – Equity and Excellence, 1988
Examines recent legal and programmatic changes in the education of the handicapped in Massachusetts. Highlights State standards in the areas of program delivery, identification and placement, and the use of individual educational plans. Raises issues of validation and possible inequity. (FMW)
Descriptors: Access to Education, Court Litigation, Delivery Systems, Disabilities