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Peer reviewedHendrick, Irving G.; MacMillan, Donald L. – Journal of Special Education, 1989
This paper describes efforts to establish ungraded classes for mildly retarded children in New York City from 1900-1920, focusing on struggles to find and train qualified teachers, correctly identify children to be served, and provide ample classroom space. The introduction of intelligence testing is also examined. (Author/JDD)
Descriptors: Educational Change, Educational History, Elementary Secondary Education, Handicap Identification
