This book contains a discussion of the resource program concept for students with special needs, the roles of the resource teacher, and directions for implementing and operating resource programs. Part I outlines a rationale for resource programs, their historical development, types of resource models, research-based effectiveness of this…

This book on the educaiton of students with disabilities is organized around an interactive teaming model based on the concepts of consultation and collaboration, and includes key elements of total quality efforts, child and adult learning theories, and recognition of the importance of sensitivity to cultural differences. Part 1 provides a…

This book provides a rationale for, discussion, and extensive examples of curriculum-based assessments (CBA) for students with disabilities in the regular classroom, in the context of the collaborative consultation model. The model stresses the need for input from people with diverse expertise to generate creative solutions to mutually defined…