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The article provides special educators an approach for consulting with elementary school teachers faced with mainstreaming. Materials included in a teacher consultation packet are described and a strategy for conducting consultation is offered. (SBH)

The article describes a successful consultative approach based on the use of heterogeneous cooperative learning groups with special students in the regular secondary classroom. Significant improvement in classroom behaviors, social attitudes, and math achievement was noted. (CL)

The article describes the operation of a medically based support system within a school district for programs for children with severe emotional disturbances. Examples are given of the consultation services of a pediatrician and psychiatrist in one district. Six guidelines for establishing such a support system are offered. (DB)

The article offers guidelines to special educators designed to improve consultation skills, specifically in observing the referral settings, clarifying roles, establishing referent power, maintaining positive expectations, and planning and monitoring the intervention program. (CL)