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Schumaker, Jean B.; Deshler, Donald D. – Journal of Learning Disabilities, 1988
The article reviews potential barriers to implementing the Regular Education Initiative (REI) in secondary schools and then discusses a set of factors central to developing a workable partnership, one that is compatible with the goals of the REI but that also responds to the unique parameters of secondary schools. (Author/DB)
Descriptors: Interdisciplinary Approach, Mainstreaming, Mild Disabilities, Program Implementation
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Schiffman, Gilbert; And Others – Journal of Learning Disabilities, 1982
The use of computers in the field of special education is discussed in terms of barriers to implementation, suggested solutions, and usefulness in managing the individualized education program. (SW)
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Managed Instruction, Disabilities, Elementary Secondary Education
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Ellis, Edwin S. – Journal of Learning Disabilities, 1993
This article updates the integrative strategy instruction (ISI) model used with adolescents with learning disabilities; addresses motivation, evaluation, and implementation issues; reviews research concerning the impact of ISI on students, its social validity with teachers and students, and its relation to motivation; and clarifies differences…
Descriptors: Integrated Activities, Learning Disabilities, Learning Strategies, Program Implementation
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Houck, Cherry K.; And Others – Journal of Learning Disabilities, 1990
Perceptions of secondary learning disability (LD) program supervisors (N=110) were compared with views of secondary LD teachers (N=135) regarding specific program features, field-related issues, and suggestions for program improvement. Responses indicated that the supervisors were more positive and often held significantly different views than LD…
Descriptors: Administrator Attitudes, Differences, Educational Practices, Learning Disabilities
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Idol, Lorna – Journal of Learning Disabilities, 1997
Provides 15 key questions that educators should consider in developing collaborative and inclusive schools. The questions are organized into three categories: general and philosophical questions pertaining to inclusion, questions about the basic mechanics of developing inclusion programs, and questions about the practical implementation of…
Descriptors: Disabilities, Educational Innovation, Educational Philosophy, Elementary Secondary Education
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Journal of Learning Disabilities, 1987
Special education programs and support services for individuals with learning disabilities must be part of an education agency's total instructional program and must not be regarded as a separate and parallel system. Recommendations regarding program and service planning and implementation and service options are presented. (CB)
Descriptors: Administrator Role, Delivery Systems, Elementary Secondary Education, Instructional Development
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Bateman, Barbara – Journal of Learning Disabilities, 1992
This current response to a reprinted 1968 article by Ray Barsch (EC 602 662) focuses on legal aspects of learning disabilities, especially problems in implementing IDEA (the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act) and continuing controversies concerning definition, evaluation, instructional intervention, and placement or service delivery…
Descriptors: Compliance (Legal), Definitions, Delivery Systems, Educational History