The article describes the program evaluation requirements as delineated in P.L. 94-142, the Education for All Handicapped Children Act, and specifies the type of evaluation that is necessary to meet the stated requirements. (Author)

Contemporary standards of professional practice and recent educational compliance legislation emphasize the delivery of appropriate school psychological services geared to a range of school-age children with special needs. These guidelines are set forth so that school psychologists might consider them and adapt them to local circumstances. (Author)

This paper reviews literature and history of special education programs since passage of the Education for All Handicapped Children Act (Public Law 94-142) in 1975, and describes findings from a 1987-88 survey of special education directors in 50 states. Previous literature suggested perceived benefits and difficulties with local education agency…

This module (part of a series of 24 modules) is on accommodating exceptional students in the regular classroom. The genesis of these materials is in the 10 "clusters of capabilities," outlined in the paper, "A Common Body of Practice for Teachers: The Challenge of Public Law 94-142 to Teacher Education." These clusters form the…

This article examines major court decisions and provides guidelines for determining program appropriateness for individual students with disabilities. Specific decisions reviewed include the 1982 Board of Education v. Rowley case, Diamond v. East Windsor Regional School District (1986), Russell v. Jefferson School District (1985), and Tolland v.…

The Education for All Handicapped Children Act mandates a free and appropriate education for all handicapped children between the ages of 3-18 (to be extended to 3-21 by 1981). The premises upon which the act was formulated as well as its provisions are described. (RL)

This module (part of a series of 24 modules) is on the background and scope of special education. The genesis of these materials is in the 10 "clusters of capabilities," outlined in the paper, "A Common Body of Practice for Teachers: The Challenge of Public Law 94-142 to Teacher Education." These clusters form the proposed core…

Dean's Grant Projects (DGPs) provided both the financial impetus for adapting teacher education programs to meet the challenges of mainstreaming handicapped students into regular classrooms and the arena for the discussion of different approaches to the institution of necessary changes. This book presents 13 papers written by educators experienced…

This module (part of a series of 24 modules) is on judicial and legislative influences relevant to mainstreaming. The genesis of these materials is in the 10 "clusters of capabilities," outlined in the paper, "A Common Body of Practice for Teachers: The Challenge of Public Law 94-142 to Teacher Education." These clusters form…

This report details the continuation and expansion of four special education programs in Saginaw, Michigan, which received Public Law 94-142 funding during the 1990-91 school year. The four programs are the Severely Emotionally Impaired (SEI) program, Program Expansion, Program Find, and the Pre Primary Impaired (PPI) program. Information provided…