The rationale for inclusion is summarized and then the conceptual orientation underlying a special class for students with emotional or behavioral disorders (EBD) is articulated. A program designed for a self-contained special education classroom for students (grades 5-6) with EBD is described and the positive outcomes of the program are…

This report provides 10 guiding principles for aligning school spending with the goal of creating a system of high-performing schools: (1) It is necessary to recognize that money matters--"you get what you pay for" applies to schools; (2) Aligning school spending to the goals of high performance requires investing in those things that…