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Bell, Laura C.; And Others – 1991
The Lexington School for the Deaf (New York) has developed a program which involves deaf students in extensive writing within the science curriculum through utilization of a local area network of linked computers. The program is intended to counter the students' low science achievement and poor written language skills. Originally developed for use…
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Managed Instruction, Computer Networks, Deafness
Scuccimarra, David Joseph – 1987
This study investigated the post-school adjustment of mildly handicapped twelfth-grade students 2 years after they graduated or left high school. Two types of handicapped individuals were interviewed: 65 students in self-contained, vocational education programs and 46 students in resource programs. Students in both groups had unemployment rates…
Descriptors: Dropouts, Education Work Relationship, Employment, Graduate Surveys
Michigan State Dept. of Public Instruction, Lansing. – 1966
APPROXIMATELY 68 PERCENT OF THE MENTALLY HANDICAPPED CHILDREN ELIGIBLE FOR SERVICES BY THE PUBLIC SCHOOLS IN MICHIGAN ARE BEING SERVED. MICHIGAN'S STATE PROGRAM SERVES MORE THAN 30,000 MENTALLY RETARDED CHILDREN. PROVISIONS FOR EDUCABLE AND TRAINABLE MENTALLY RETARDED CHILDREN INCLUDE (1) EDUCABLE SPECIAL CLASSES, (2) CONSULTANTS WHO WORK WITH…
Descriptors: Boarding Homes, Census Figures, Identification, Mental Retardation
Grover, Edward C.; Todd, Joseph H. – 1967
A definition of learning disorders, medical observations, diagnostic terms, the role of medication, and psychological implications and descriptions are provided. The philosophy and variations of educational programs for the neurologically handicapped are described; facets of the special class program considered are the instructional program,…
Descriptors: Administration, Behavior Change, Behavior Patterns, Classroom Design
Pfannstiel, Daniel C.; Hunter, Starley M. – 1968
The purpose of the project was to determine the most effective teaching methods for reaching the Mexican American population of El Paso, Texas, with Extension educational programs. An initial study in 1962 brought into focus characteristics and situations of Mexican American families for the purpose of evaluation. One population was subjected to…
Descriptors: Comparative Analysis, Demography, Educational Methods, Expenditures
Morse, William C.; And Others – 1964
The study identified themes running through special class programs for the emotionally handicapped, analyzed classroom procedures, and described the teachers' backgrounds, attitudes, and purposes and the students' perceptions of the programs. Initially, 117 public school programs for the emotionally handicapped were located and surveyed by mail;…
Descriptors: Administration, Allied Health Personnel, Classroom Environment, Emotional Disturbances
Jacobs, Walter R., Jr. – 1969
Study of North Carolina's program for the exceptionally talented indicated a growth in enrollment which, however, remained at less than 1.5% of the public school population. Of the enrollers, 51% were in special language arts classes and 11% in self-contained classes; grade levels 9 through 12 had the highest enrollment. IQ scores ranged from 98…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Classification, Creativity, Critical Thinking
Williams, Clarence R. – 1972
The final report of the 2 year project (1971-1972) in Harrison School District 1, Arkansas, funded through Title III, to integrate art and music programs in elementary schools and special classes, and to establish two resource rooms for developing academic and art/music oriented instructional materials for learning disabled (LD), educationally…
Descriptors: Art, Community Role, Elementary School Students, Evaluation Criteria
Gottlieb, Barbara W. – 1987
This study examined whether Wechsler Intelligence Scale for Children (Revised) subtest patterns employing Kaufman's classification system differ between male and female elementary grade students receiving special education services. It also examined whether females in special education are more significantly impaired than males, and whether males…
Descriptors: Behavior Problems, Cognitive Ability, Disabilities, Elementary Education
Halvorsen, Ann T.; And Others – 1996
This study compared the actual resource costs and outcomes of instruction in inclusive classrooms with the costs and outcomes of special class/integrated instruction in a California school district where both types of programs were operating. Four students included in general elementary education classrooms were matched with four pupils from…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Cost Effectiveness, Costs, Disabilities
Beckstead, Susan Porter; And Others – 1992
This descriptive study formulates a comprehensive picture of the structure, educational practices, and associated positive student outcomes of integrated programs for students with severe disabilities across a variety of California communities. Three of the seven participating programs represented the full inclusion model of integration…
Descriptors: Delivery Systems, Elementary Education, Elementary School Students, High School Students
Gordon, Elizabeth; And Others – 1986
This report focuses on the transition situation of mentally retarded (MR) youth in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania. The county is served by two Intermediate Units: IU2 (1170 MR students) serves the Pittsburgh School System and emphasizes mainstreaming, with the mildly handicapped attending neighborhood schools and severely handicapped attending a…
Descriptors: Adolescents, County School Districts, Education Work Relationship, Mainstreaming
Colorado Springs Public Schools, CO. – 1974
Provided is the replication manual for the PARADE (Projects Advancing Reading Achievement and Developing Ego-Strength) project, a program designed to identify and diagnose reading problems in elementary and secondary level students entering a new school, provide an intensive program of prescriptive training, and aid the child in development of…
Descriptors: Demonstration Programs, Diagnostic Teaching, Elementary Secondary Education, Inservice Teacher Education
Jackson, Stephen – 1966
Organized in question and answer form, the book provides an introduction to the field of special education in England and Wales. Services are discussed and outlined for children who are educationally subnormal (mentally handicapped), delicate, physically handicapped, maladjusted, epileptic, hearing impaired, visually impaired, defective in speech,…
Descriptors: Educational Programs, Emotional Disturbances, Epilepsy, Exceptional Child Education
Los Angeles County Superintendent of Schools, CA. – 1963
A 6-year field study project was undertaken to try out some patterns of special education with neurologically handicapped children. Three phases emphasized these objectives: feasibility, class size, pupil safety, approval, incidence, referral, diagnosis, placement, curriculum, treatment, evaluation, teacher qualifications, parent reactions,…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Attendance, Clinical Diagnosis, Exceptional Child Research
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