The nature of special education has changed appreciably over the past several decades. As a result, the role of special educators needs to be examined and further developed to provide the most effective education for all learners at-risk and those with high- and low-incidence disabilities. In this article, the authors discuss five important roles…

Sport and movement skills taught in logical progressions aid in the mastery of prerequisite tasks which can increase success, decrease injuries, and can be used to set goals. Sample progressive lessons for tumbling, vaulting, uneven parallel bars, and balance beams are offered. (DF)

John Wilson School, Innisfail, Alberta, prides itself on being a leader among schools. It was one of the first to put into place a continuous progress system that keeps children in class with their age level but allows for differences in learning rates. Other programs and projects are briefly described. (MT)