Educators today are challenged with the task of designing curricula and standards for students of varying abilities. While technology and innovation steadily improve classroom learning, teachers and administrators continue to struggle in developing the best methodologies and practices for students with disabilities. "Models for Effective…

The authors support role changes for educational practitioners who work with children and youth with disabilities as they make important transitions. Principles from critical pedagogy and disability studies are summarized to provide a new theoretical framework to support role changes. Rather than needs-based services that focus on helping those…

Solve serious behavior challenges in K-8 classrooms with this easy-to-use book, the first practical guide to the research-proven Prevent-Teach-Reinforce (PTR) model. Developed by some of the most respected authorities on positive behavior support, this innovative model gives school-based teams a five-step plan for reducing problems unresolved by…

The article--Part 2 of a 3-part series on finding and identifying handicapped children--describes a model child-find process which attempts to integrate three methodologies (indirect, mediated, and direct) into an interacting whole. (See ED 121 288 for Part 1.) (DLS)

The author reviews such underlying principles of mainstreaming models as assessment of the child's feelings about mainstreaming and determination of the needs and resources for mainstreaming on a building basis. Eighteen types of models, including prescriptive instruction development, peer tutoring, team teaching, pod system, and Individually…

Due to the nature of his or her handicap and the need for appropriate, innovative pedagogy, the blind college teacher engages in behaviors that may fulfill both the task and relationships dimensions of Lowman's model of effective teaching. Discussed are teaching techniques found to be effective by a blind professor. (MLW)

One approach to curriculum revision for disabled students involves five steps: determining curriculum aims, determining curriculum goals, assessing program and resources, developing the curriculum, and implementing and evaluating the curriculum. (CL)

The article explains the usefulness of PERT (Program Evaluation and Review Technique) in streamlining exceptional student referral processes. With PERT, realistic time and personnel needs can be established, and the status of every referral can be known at all times. The initial step in PERT breaks the process into small manageable units and…

The article proposes a function hierarchy designed for use with dysfunctional learners. Theories of B. Bloom, J. Piaget, J. Bruner, and R. Gagne are briefly reviewed. The hierarchy's six presentation levels (awareness, recognition, recall, application, maintenance, and generalization) are illustrated in teaching the skill of multiplication. (CL)

Ten frequently cited reasons for ineffectiveness of peer tutoring with mainstreamed handicapped children are listed and alternatives to each are offered. Examples include incorporating social as well as academic goals to alleviate excessive noise and behavior problems. (CL)

The article outlines a model for reporting and evaluating educational assessments. Topics covered include demographic data, reason for referral, relevant history and background information, school observation, testing observations and results, and recommendations. (CL)

Three procedures for increasing the disabled students' academic learning time(ALT)by maximizing allocation time, engagement time, and success rate are discussed, and a direct instructional model for enhancing ALT in both regular and special education environments is described. (CL)

This book is a rare peek into the divergent--and at times contentious--points of view among world's leading researchers on what the condition of mental retardation is and how it should be defined, measured, and implemented in the 21st century. It is a candid and insightful collection of essays from experts on issues ranging from whether mental…

Discusses the use of a consultative therapy model to provide physical and occupational therapy services in the schools, including standards for selecting this approach, preparation for teachers and therapists implementing the model, communication between teachers and therapists, and the need to supplement teachers' time for motor programming with…

The article describes the principles that guide program development, the use of therapeutic and educational activities, and the components of transitional program models for disabled individuals re-entering the community following discharge from rehabilitation facilities. The role of the occupatonal therapist in successful reintegration is…