A five step strategy guided the systematic design, development and pilot testing of a program intended to assist young people in setting and achieving educational and vocational goals. (Author)

Three directed studies courses emphasize individualized instruction and programed learning in communications, English, and fundamental mathematics. (MS)

At Mount Vernon College (Washington, D.C.), student learning and motivation are enhanced by the learning environment. Their introduction of a flexible modular system of class schedules has resulted in greater student achievement, fewer probationary assignments and individually tailored instructional programs, while still insuring equivalent unit…

Suggests that individual students' learning styles should determine counseling techniques and strategies used and recommends use of the Learning Style Inventory for this purpose. Tables present learning style compatibility with selected counseling objectives, interventions, and programmed materials related to learning styles. (WD)

The authors respond to six questions from parents and teachers of gifted and talented children. Topics covered include individualized education programs, acceleration, and the development of state programs for gifted and talented students. (CL)

Introduces a revolving-door model for identifying and teaching the gifted that allows students to move into and out of special programs as the need arises. (Author/WD)

The article presents an interview with Dr. Joseph Renzulli, a leader in the field of gifted education. Topics touched on include the individualized educational programing model for gifted/talented children, research in gifted education, and recent books on gifted children. (SBH)

In an interview, K. Wyatt, president of The Council for Exceptional Children, discusses issues related to determining the most appropriate and least restrictive environment (LRE) placement for mentally retarded persons. (CL)

Argues that the key to a successful individualized program lies in the teacher's attitude toward each student. Discusses some characteristics of good and bad individualized programs. (Author/JG)

An individual with a disability complains that under the blanket term "disabled" individual needs and rights are not respected, privacy is invaded, people are always being evaluated but never asked to evaluate services they receive, and everything must be part of a "program" rather than just part of daily life. (JDD)

This commentary on EC 605 926 examines the issue of whether the family or the individual with developmental disabilities should be the unit receiving services and discusses the impact of disability on the family. It concludes that the best interests of the family generally coincide with the best interests of the individual with disabilities. (JDD)

This article describes the design and use of daily schedules for individual students, especially those with moderate or severe disabilities, highlighting the multiple learning opportunities such schedules can provide. It considers advantages of schedule use, types of daily schedules, considerations for developing schedules, embedded academic…

Communication and professional dialogue are essential elements of a high-quality education environment in which all students can succeed. Such an environment is especially important for the success of students with special needs. Unfortunately, collaboration between special educators, general educators, and other professionals is often hindered by…

In response to the rising demand for market-responsive education reform across the U.S., since 1998 more than twenty states have created Individual Learning or Graduation Plan (ILP/IGP) state policies. Using extensive policy document analyses and stakeholder interview data from four early-adopting ILP/IGP states, the goal of this four-state case…