A support teacher for the management of 10 to 14 year olds with emotional/behavior difficulties reviews three major functions of her role: (1) classroom work and visits, (2) liaison and coordination, and (3) inservice training. (CL)

Support teaching for children with special needs in regular classrooms in Great Britain is discussed. Focus is on a definition of classroom support, tutorial support, an example of in-class support, influencing factors for effective classroom support, and the role of the support teacher. (DB)

This article reports on the inspection of one British school by the Office for Standards in Education (OFSTED). Emphasis is on positive aspects of the inspection of the school's Learning Support Department serving students with special educational needs, evidences of school effectiveness, and the support of effective practice with policy. (DB)