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Peer reviewedEvans, Elizabeth; Richardson, Rita C. – Journal of Humanistic Education and Development, 1989
Introduces a model that incorporates the skills needed for developing friendships, with the purpose being to help students with disabilities and their nondisabled peers develop the skills necessary for forming lasting friendships. Concludes that positive mainstreaming will be achieved only when nondisabled students accept peers with disabilities.…
Descriptors: Disabilities, Elementary Secondary Education, Friendship, Mainstreaming
Download full textHains, Ann Higgins; And Others – 1987
The paper discusses the roles of educational agencies, teachers, parents, and the children themselves in ensuring successful transitions from special education preschools to mainstreamed kindergarten placements. Factors determining classroom placements for the child include chronological age, results of school readiness and developmental screening…
Descriptors: Behavior Development, Disabilities, Family School Relationship, Kindergarten
Peer reviewedPatton, James R.; And Others – Social Studies, 1987
Reports a study reviewing the status of social studies education within selected special education programs. Identifies factors effecting social studies programs in special education and argues the importance of social studies instruction for handicapped students. (AEM)
Descriptors: Curriculum, Curriculum Development, Curriculum Evaluation, Disabilities
