The effectiveness of a resource room program was examined by testing 162 second- through sixth-grade students who had learning problems severe enough to qualify them for special services. Both experimental and control groups gained significantly in achievement over the year-long study. (Author)

Children (N=45) identified as learning disabled were rated by teachers on academic progress and personal-social adjustment using the Myklebust Pupil Rating Scale. Student attitude toward school was assessed using the Describe Your School inventory. Learning disabled students receiving special programming were rated significantly better than…