These fact sheets focus on exercising for improved physical fitness. Answers to common questions about exercise are presented. An outline is provided on two exercise programs--walking and jogging. A discussion is presented on how to start an exercise program. A chart provides information on heart rates for different ages and the length of exercise…

The report describes the intent and accomplishments of a project designed to develop a system for increasing the level of parents' involvement in their handicapped child's education program. To identify factors related to parents' involvement in specific types of parent programs and activities, the Parent Needs Assessment Inventory (PNAI) was…

The handbook is intended to help professionals plan effective parent participation programs to increase involvement in their handicapped children's education. The manual asserts that parent involvement programs must be individualized to match the needs and characteristics of families involved. The manual consist of four major sections. The first…

Article is a report on NASSP's Model Schools Project that includes statements by a teacher, a student, and the principal of one of the MSP schools. (Editor)

Suggestions for teachers interested in setting up their own individualized program in basic writing skills. (Author)

A presentation of a model for planning a successful workshop in which each participant produces a learning package for use in his or her own classroom. (Author)

The document uses a question-answer format to provide an overview of the individualized educational program (IEP), particularly as it relates to the education of handicapped children. Topics considered include the need for an IEP, advantages to the parent, and the team that develops the IEP. An IEP is reported to have information on the following…

Presented are guidelines for developing an individualized program and services plan, an individual implementation plan, and daily activity and strategy plans for handicapped students. Instructions are outlined for utilizing forms related to planning and implementation of individualized education programs. Appended are sample forms. (SBH)

The paper describes a systematic evaluation of medical health care services for exceptional children seen at the Comprehensive Child Care Center of the Marshfield Clinic (Wisconsin) from 1975-1976 and 1976-1977. Responses to questionnaires designed specifically for parents and for case coordinators are reviewed. It is explained that parents…

The paper focuses on the planning of an individualized education program as required by the Education for All Handicapped Children Act, with particular emphasis on the education of deaf children. (SBH)

The book describes Pennsylvania's approach for determining placement of handicapped students in the least restrictive environment (LRE), as mandated by P.L. 94-142, the Education for All Handicapped Children Act. Separate sections address the following two topics (subtopics in parentheses): the LRE decision process (content for the decision…

FOUR SOFTWARE COMPONENTS (COMPILER, INTERPRETER, EXECUTIVE, SERVICE) OF A COMPUTER-BASED INSTRUCTION SYSTEM ARE DESCRIBED. (LH)

The use of Contract Activity Packages (CAPs, individualized plans stating objectives, multisensory resources, suggested activities, small group techniques, and evaluation methods) with handicapped children is discussed. Comparisons are made to the individualized educational program (IEP). An example is given of 10 steps in developing CAPs,…