The manual is intended to help Indiana secondary school principals in the delivery of special education services within their buildings. Introductory sections cover the basis of Indiana's special education law and outlines state and federal definitions of 10 handicapping conditions. The next seven sections provide administrative guidelines on the…

This booklet reviews the role of school personnel in detecting signs of depression and potential suicide, taking appropriate actions, and developing and implementing treatment programs. An introductory chapter notes factors related to depression and suicide that may be evident in exceptional children. The second chapter provides a research…

This handbook provides guidelines for rural areas throughout Virginia or the nation for establishing an employment counseling and placement service. The first section focuses on the Job Referral Service (JRS) organization and administration. It describes the responsibilities and roles of (1) the school administration and faculty who provide…

The manual provides an overview of legislation, policies, and guidelines pertaining to special education in Alberta, Canada. The introductory chapter presents a rationale for special education with sections on policy, guidelines, and procedures; standards; the Cascade model of service delivery; education of disabled adult students; alternative…

The forms and materials included in this document were developed to meet Oregon regulations for early intervention for children with special needs from birth to age 3. The forms and directions are organized in chronological order from the referral of a child through the development of the child's individual family service plan, and, after…

This guide provides materials related to the management of the Maryland Adult Performance Program (Project MAPP). The Project MAPP model is comprised of assessment, instruction, management/guidance, and staff development components. Section I provides the rationale for this competency-based educational delivery system for adult learners enrolled…