The papers comprising this volume discuss research based on an ecobehavioral interaction approach to special education. Six papers are included, which range from a highly conceptual discussion of second language instruction/learning to research concerning interventions to reviews of the research literature. The papers have the following titles and authors: "Ecobehavioral Analysis of the Relationship of Teaching Formats, Academic Responding, and Competing Responses with Autistic Students: A Case Study" (David Rotholz); "An Ecobehavioral Look at Disruptive Classroom Behavior and Academic Achievement" (Barbara Terry); "Second Language Instruction and Learning: Ecobehavioral Implications" (Dennis Madrid); "Ecobehavioral Variables Affecting Severely Handicapped Children in Institutions and Community Settings: A Comparative Analysis" (Gwendolyn Benson-Scott); "Micro-Ethnographic and Ecobehavioral Research Methods: Implications for Bilingual Education" (Gene Chavez); "The Effect of Point Withdrawal on Academic Response Rates in the Juniper Gardens Peer Tutoring Game" (Christopher Nelson). (JDD)