The Child Find Program in Dade County, Florida, a federal project designed to identify exceptional children (to 21 years old) not presently receiving an education, is described. (IM)

The importance of language training for young handicapped children is stressed, and the speech and language component of a mainstream program is described. Language is defined as the interrelation of cognitive perceptual organization, non-linguistic experiences, and linguistic experiences. Outlined are the various language programs used in the…

The Phase Program of the Undergraduate Teacher Preparation Curriculum at the University of Louisville (Kentucky) is described. Developed by the Early and Middle Childhood Education Department, the program incorporates the study of theory and methods with concurrent field experience. The program is divided into four phases covering a period of four…

In recent years, sickle cell screening programs have been initiated by community groups, health centers, hospitals, medical schools, health departments, school systems, city and State governments, various branches of the Federal Government, fraternal and social clubs, and other organizations. Problems have resulted from mass sickle cell screening,…

Legislation supporting the mainstreaming of exceptional children is reviewed, and the Illinois Network of Exemplary Occupational Education Programs for Handicapped and Disadvantaged Students is described. Considered are P. L. 94-482, the Education Amendments of 1976; PL L. 94-142, the Education for All Handicapped Children Act; and P. L. 93-112,…

This paper surveys several recent reports of innovations in teacher education programs, which are of relevance to those in the field of English. Among those discussed are the Multi-State Teacher Education Project, a study conducted by James A. Johnson which summarized responses from 385 colleges and universities, and editor Roy A. Edelfelt's…

A competency-based, field-oriented model of instruction is presented for inservice teachers seeking graduate credit for masters degrees and/or certification through a nontraditional format. The program, entitled Project CLASS (Coordinated Learning Activities for School Staff) involves cooperation by the local school staff and the local college for…

This report describes the State of New Hampshire's Special Education Information System (SPEDIS) and presents guidelines and procedures for using SPEDIS reports on the needs of handicapped children, services provided in the state, personnel working in the education of children with handicaps, and costs of providing services to the handicapped in…

A school administrator reviews the changes in his Wisconsin school district resulting from passage of Chapter 89 which mandated services for all children with exceptional educational needs. (CL)

This project was based on the premise of a need for the College of Education, Saskatoon, to improve its supervisory practices. (Editor)

Article described a project that examined the relationship of the arts to community recreation and park programs. (Author/RK)

A public park near Kingsport, Tennessee, partially funded by the Appalachian Regional Commission, serves as environmental educator for nearby students of 6 counties and 4 city school districts and for the general public. (Author)