Compiled are presentations given at the Institute on Gifted/Talented Early Childhood Education in January, 1977. Considered in "Current Myths Concerning Gifted Children" by H. Robinson are the myth of the "giftedness syndrome", the myth of the qualitatively different gifted individual, and myths about educating children with special gifts. M.…

Intended to supplement previously reprted conference proceedings on the preparation of special educators, the paper presents an overview of the structure of performance-based teacher education (PBTE) and certification, reviews research on selecting relevant program options, and identifies future research needs. Briefly covered are the following…

The document consists of proceedings from a national conference focusing on problems of the physically disabled student at the postsecondary level. Following a keynote address are papers and discussion summaries covering principles of program operation; accessibility; planning; services; attitudes; research, evaluation, and finance; and law. Among…

The document is a guide to legislative and administrative implementation of the recommendations of the White House Conference on Handicapped Individuals. The report is divided into the following three sections: (1) priority action items, such as formulation of national policy and consumer involvement in planning and decision making; (2) major…