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Peer reviewedAlter, Mark; Goldstein, Marjorie T. – Teaching Exceptional Children, 1986
Before teachers can productively implement individualized education programs for handicapped students, substantive IEP planning should occur at state and local levels. Impediments to IEP development should be identified and relationships among federal, state, and local agencies clarified. A paradigm is offered to help the teacher systematically…
Descriptors: Disabilities, Elementary Secondary Education, Individualized Education Programs, Models
Peer reviewedHietsch, Doreen Gunther – Teaching Exceptional Children, 1986
A "Father's Day" was created to promote fathers' participation in a preschool class for physically handicapped and developmentally delayed children. Planning and actual implementation are described along with suggestions for making the day a success. (CL)
Descriptors: Fathers, Parent Participation, Physical Disabilities, Preschool Education
Peer reviewedRider, Robert A. – Teaching Exceptional Children, 1980
The mandates of Public Law 94-142 (the Education for All Handicapped Children Act) as it relates to the mainstreaming of moderately retarded students in elementary physical education programs are reviewed and steps in the implementation process are outlined. (PHR)
Descriptors: Compliance (Legal), Elementary Education, Federal Legislation, Mainstreaming
Peer reviewedClay, James E.; Stewart, Freddie – Teaching Exceptional Children, 1980
The use of contract activity packages (CAPs) in writing an individualized education program for special needs students is discussed. A CAP is defined as including simply stated objectives; use of multisensory resources; creative, sequential material; provision for student developed alternatives; at least three small group techniques; and a pretest…
Descriptors: Disabilities, Elementary Secondary Education, Individualized Education Programs, Learning Activities
Peer reviewedForster, Bruce R. – Teaching Exceptional Children, 1990
A rationale is presented for developing gifted education projects that are differentiated from the regular curriculum. A specific activity, called "Let's Build a Sailboat," is described to illustrate guiding principles for success in student project development. The project taught planning and management skills to junior high school gifted…
Descriptors: Curriculum Development, Gifted, Junior High Schools, Program Development
Peer reviewedMarino, Gloria; Gerber, Beverly Levett – Teaching Exceptional Children, 1990
A total communication program was introduced to enhance the communication skills of 8 students, age 11-14, with severe and moderate retardation. The method gradually developed into a successful introductory reading program, with instruction focused on sight vocabulary and comprehension skills. (JDD)
Descriptors: Beginning Reading, Communication Skills, Intermediate Grades, Junior High Schools
Peer reviewedMcKenzie, Robert G.; Houk, Carolyn S. – Teaching Exceptional Children, 1993
This article describes an intraschool consultation model for meeting the transition needs of elementary school special education students moving on to secondary school. Model components include providing staff with a communication vehicle and implementing pretransition programs. A checklist of modified methods of instruction and evaluation that…
Descriptors: Check Lists, Consultation Programs, Elementary Secondary Education, Interpersonal Communication
