This reflection by the first author of Evans et al. (EC 609 934) on the efficacy of notetaking skills to improve behavior and comprehension of adolescents with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder stresses the importance of integrating mental health and educational interventions and difficulties in translating results of applied research on…

This paper identifies specific classroom management strategies for children with emotional and behavioral disorders (EBD) that have been supported by research, and offers evidence that these strategies are not being effectively implemented in classrooms. It suggests that classroom management strategies in experimental studies may not match the…

Carolyn Evertson discusses the importance of forging links between the teacher preparation institution and the world of practice; skills that make a good mentor; the inaccessibility of educational research and its inability to affect educational policy; new directions in classroom management; and the need to work with students, parents, and…

Research and theory on teaching the writing process is not being widely implemented in public school classrooms. Changes such as a greater emphasis on process in college composition classes and language arts methodology courses as well as careful selection of supervising teachers, inservice programs, and revamping of writing evaluation are needed.…

Procedures and strategies that consistently lead to teachers' sustained use of innovative research-based practices are characterized by the provision of both behavioral and technical support and opportunities for teachers to explore the conceptual aspects underlying the research. A case study illustrating these components suggests reasons for…

The nine papers in this book attempt to link recent changes in the education of children with exceptional needs with research findings and preferred instructional strategies. Considered are the characteristics of such children, accommodation of these students in regular classrooms, effective instructional strategies, legal requirements, and…

This paper proposes four scenarios to guide future research investments by the federal Office of Special Education Programs in classroom uses of instructional technology for learners with disabilities. Sets of research and development activities to promote effective use of technology are proposed for: (1) reading instruction; (2) writing…