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Wood, Frances; Hirshoren, Alfred – Journal for Special Educators, 1981
Noted are problems such as the increased incidence of handicaps additional to the hearing impairment, the lack of homogeneity among the hearing impaired, and the poor language ability of most hearing impaired students. Current programs in Missouri, California, and New York are briefly described. (DB)
Descriptors: Elementary Secondary Education, Hearing Impairments, Mainstreaming, Multiple Disabilities
Calder, Kim Judith – B. C. Journal of Special Education, 1990
The paper discusses the interaction of learning disabilities with the typical developmental tasks of adolescence and adulthood. Typical high school programs (resource room and segregated classroom models) are reviewed to determine how services can better meet the needs of this age group. (Author/DB)
Descriptors: Adolescents, Delivery Systems, Developmental Tasks, Educational Needs
Milgram, Roberta M. – 1979
Informal and formal programing for gifted children in grades 4 through 12 in Israel are described. After school and summer enrichment programs, special classes and special schools for the gifted are discussed; and a number of programs for gifted children from disadvantaged backgrounds are presented. The author reports on her own research studies…
Descriptors: Creativity, Disadvantaged Youth, Educational Programs, Elementary Secondary Education
Heller, Kirby A., Ed.; And Others – 1982
The document contains the final report of a project to determine the factors that account for disproportionate representation of minority students in special education programs, especially programs for mentally retarded students; and to identify placement criteria for practices that do not affect minority students disproportionately. Chapter 1…
Descriptors: Cultural Differences, Educational Methods, Elementary Secondary Education, Evaluation Methods