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Hains, 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

Longo, Paul – Urban Education, 1982
Hails the potential that mainstreaming of the handicapped holds for developing individual potential and enhancing equal educational opportunity, but cautions that extensive retraining of staff and diversification of teaching strategies will be necessary if adequate implementation of Public Law 94-142 is to be achieved. (GC)
Descriptors: Disabilities, Educational Change, Educational Legislation, Elementary Secondary Education

Adkisson, Rose Marie – Integrated Education, 1980
Describes a pilot study conducted in Champaign, Illinois, to deal with the misclassification of minority students labelled educable mentally handicapped (EMH). Discusses reevaluation and the declassification process, including placement in regular classes, teacher training, and the development and implementation of transition programs. (MJL)
Descriptors: Achievement Gains, Classification, Elementary Education, Mainstreaming

Mahan, H. James; And Others – Integrated Education, 1980
Describes a program undertaken by the Board of Education in Champaign, Illinois, to reevaluate and reclassify large numbers of Black children inappropriately classified as educable mentally handicapped (EMH). Raises policy considerations for school districts seeking to provide a remedy for students mistakenly classified as EMH. (MJL)
Descriptors: Black Students, Classification, Educational Needs, Elementary Education