In the context of the diminishing numbers of African American teachers in special education, reviews the literature relevant to the disparity between the cultures of educators and students, the subjugation of minority students into inequitable learning environments, ineffective teacher recruiting practices, and the inability to provide…

Discusses the development of minority basic education in mainland China. Reports on the displacement of minority schooling, such as the Tibetan schools and classes. Concludes that the policy components of cultural responsiveness should be integrated into minority education development. Includes references. (CMK)

This article discusses how children with oral and written language disorders can benefit from the Montessori method, especially if the Montessorian is trained to use a Multisensory Structured Language approach. Questions are answered regarding the number of children with learning disabilities, considerations in training the classroom assistant,…

Interviews with 17 key informants and surveys of 278 schools in Scotland explored policy and practices related to parent and student participation in the development and implementation of individualized educational programs (IEPs). While finding such participation desirable, education professionals did not agree on what constitutes participation,…

The wilderness school is integral to outdoor therapeutic programming (OTP). By combining research from educational psychology with experiential education practices within the context of environmental relevance, an ideal composition of educational excellence emerges as a positive standard in therapeutic wilderness camps. Serving northeast Tennessee…

Proposes a cross over between moral education and human rights work, suggesting that human rights documents allow moral educators to learn from human rights activists and educators. Argues that Latin Americans and other marginalized groups can inform moral education work. Includes five suggestions for incorporating human rights into moral…

Results are reported from the field survey of the Council for Exceptional Children's Division for Early Childhood (DEC) Recommended Practices Project as one part of a national effort to develop evidence-based practices. Respondents (n=388) supported all the identified practices as recommended practice. Respondents also supplied information about…

This paper reviews inclusive education research evidence and needs of British students with disabilities, considering the development of inclusive practices, special educational needs and disability models, and the values underlying inclusion. It urges rigorous research to inform policy and practice on the rights of children and the effectiveness…

A survey investigated mathematical word problem-solving practices of 133 mathematics teachers of students with deafness (grades 6-12). Half of the teachers were from center schools and the other half from mainstream programs. Results found that regardless of instructional setting, students were not being sufficiently engaged in cognitively…

Describes a Montana child development center's creation of an area in which children could enjoy messy, creative, sensory experiences playing with mud and a wide variety of outdoor props. Discusses how mud play contributed to young children's emerging interests and provided opportunities for expressing creativity, enhancing fine motor skills, and…

Presents guidelines for outdoor play that are important when young children have special needs. Details a decision-making process for planning adaptations and practical strategies for making adaptations and interventions to enhance outdoor play for children with special needs. Lists adaptations for a child who is blind, is deaf, has physical…

A teacher in a residential program for students with emotional disturbances, and later a consultant with the state education agency, reflects upon his career, reviews the history of education of students with emotional disturbances, expresses concerns about existing educational practices, and offers suggestions for dealing with predicted future…

A statewide survey of 212 Vermont parents and practitioners examined acceptance and implementation of 9 "best educational practices" (identified by literature review and expert opinion) for students with severe handicaps. Although results indicated high acceptance of the best practices, there was a marked gap between acceptance and…

Discusses the establishment of the International Institute for Educational Planning and its role in educational development. Traces the changing attitudes concerning education as a force for progress. Reports on an international workshop designed to address educational problems and planning issues. Includes workshop themes, concerns, and…

Presents an educational project that is meant to both stimulate innovations and explain those innovations already observed in different schools. Defines the relationship between the concept of practical learning and similar reform ideas. Focuses on questions concerning the development of educational policy in West Germany and on theoretical…