Resistance training as an exercise prescription is discussed and a program design process is outlined. The importance of preliminary assessments; defining goals and expectations; and evaluating individual needs and goals are discussed. (Author/JL)

The transitional assessment model described here contains the following characteristics: vocational orientation, comprehensive approach, individualized focus, contemporary design, and informal instrumentation. The screening, placement/planning, and monitoring/evaluation services vary in degree depending on the severity of the student's disability.…

Whether open education is an old friend in new dress or a radical take-off to success remains to be judged through appropriate research. Reassurances are made that open education has the same (and better) goals than does the traditional approach. (Editor/RK)

The design of instruction delivery systems is described as an engineering discipline. Structured learning for individualization of instruction is defined. Instruction delivery applications are identified in formal training and job performance areas. Utility of the concept of structured learning is discussed. (Author)

This brief paper uses the concept of "great questions" to address issues in person-centered planning for individuals with disabilities. "Great questions" are defined as questions that refuse to be answered and so lead to deeper thinking and deeper connections. The concept of portraiture is used to examine the ethical question…

This paper describes the role of the Supported Housing Specialist as developed by the Wisconsin Council on Developmental Disabilities and the Wisconsin Department of Health and Family Services. The paper is based on extensive interviews with Marcie Brost who developed and holds the position. This paper is intended to be used with a set of…

The formation of a consortium of schools and an ensuing project in individually guided education (IGE) are described. (HMD)

A modified plan to incorporate competency-based instruction and individualized units into a mechanical design-drafting course is outlined. (MS)

After a short characterization of individualized study systems (ISS) and a survey of the number and subject fields of individualized courses in the USA and Europe, the construction and evaluation of an ISS system in freshman mathematics at the Twente University of Technology, in the Netherlands, is discussed. (Editor)

Considers learning styles that were effective for students. (Author/RK)

Describes a program in which the two major goals are: an individualized program for each child in the school, and a continuous program of self-improvement for the staff and the school. (Author)

Describes some of the most successful prepackaged'' systems for individualizing instruction and a procedure for deciding whether they fit the philosophy and special needs of a particular school or situation. (Author/DN)

A projector, tape recordings, film, slides, and workbooks are utilized for individualized instruction in a secondary school geography class in Montreal, Canada. (DS)