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Morreau, Lanny E.; And Others – Practical Pointers, 1980
The role of three professional groups--adaptive physical educators, therapeutic recreation specialists, and special educators--in planning individualized leisure programs for disabled persons is discussed. Characteristics of such programs should take into consideration principles of normalization and least restrictive environment. A systems…
Descriptors: Adapted Physical Education, Disabilities, Individualized Programs, Interdisciplinary Approach
Divita, Therese, Ed. – Alliance: Newsletter of the National Transition Alliance, 1996
These two newsletter issues of the National Transition Alliance (NTA) for Youth with Disabilities present articles concerning the transition of youth with disabilities from school-to-work (STW) and related informational items. The first issue contains the following articles: "Bringing a Complicated System into Harmony" (focus on the…
Descriptors: Consortia, Cooperative Programs, Disabilities, Education Work Relationship
TASH Newsletter, 1998
The ten 1998 issues of the newsletter of TASH comprise this document. An issue typically contains news items, a column by the organization's executive director, reports from special interest groups, legislative testimony, conference information, and several major articles, such as the following: "A Q&A on IDEA 97 with Tom Gilhool"; "Positive…
Descriptors: Civil Liberties, Correctional Rehabilitation, Criminology, Cultural Differences
Witman, Jeff; And Others – Practical Pointers, 1980
Model programs are briefly described which use outdoor education to carry out individualized education programs for handicapped students. Sample objectives for individuals and their corresponding activities are listed for such areas as outdoor cookery, wilderness camping, and participation in local outdoor recreational facilities or areas.…
Descriptors: Adventure Education, Disabilities, Elementary Secondary Education, Games
Nathanson, Jeanne H., Ed. – OSERS News in Print, 1992
This periodical issue focuses on the theme of involvement of families in the education of their children with disabilities. It includes papers with the following titles and authors: "A Message from the Assistant Secretary: Developing Successful Partnerships between Parents and Service Providers" (Robert R. Davila); "Parent Advocacy…
Descriptors: Advocacy, Cultural Differences, Disabilities, Early Intervention
Phelps, L. Allen, Ed.; Greenan, James P., Ed. – 1982
Seven policy papers identify and address several issues pertaining to linkages between Comprehensive Employment and Training Act (CETA) programs and vocational education, special education, and vocational rehabilitation. The first paper examines barriers encountered in administration of federal legislation dealing with education and employment of…
Descriptors: Adult Vocational Education, Agency Cooperation, Cooperative Planning, Cooperative Programs
Feldman, Martin A., Ed.; Melnekoff, Philip, Ed. – Forum, 1979
The journal issue contains articles on parents, special education, and diagnostic organizations. The first article, "Parental Reactions to a Partnership in Special Education" by M. Feldman and M. Preston, stresses the value of including parents on the special education team particularly in the expression of their feelings toward psychoeducational…
Descriptors: Disabilities, Elementary Secondary Education, Individualized Education Programs, Organizational Theories
Practical Pointers, 1977
Individualized education programs (IEPs) for handicapped students are discussed in terms of contents, legal requirements, monitoring, and their implications for physical education. The role of the physical educator in developing IEPs and in providing specially designed physical education services is considered. Approaches to assessment and…
Descriptors: Adapted Physical Education, Compliance (Legal), Disabilities, Elementary Secondary Education
Thomas, Dawn – Quarterly Resource, 1993
This issue of the "Quarterly Resource" focuses on Head Start's role in complying with federal regulation concerning Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) for young children with disabilities. The report spells out the responsibilities of the local education agency and of the Head Start program. It discusses membership on the…
Descriptors: Compliance (Legal), Disabilities, Economically Disadvantaged, Educational Legislation
Kupper, Lisa – 1995
This guide (with audiotape) offers information on helping students with disabilities become involved in developing their own Individualized Education Programs (IEP). The guide is organized into lesson plans which can be adapted to individual situations. Individual lessons focus on the following topics: (1) introductory work with students (such as…
Descriptors: Disabilities, Educational Legislation, Goal Orientation, Individualized Education Programs
Research Connections in Special Education, 2000
This newsletter issue reviews the research and literature on issues and best practices in programs to facilitate the transition of students with disabilities to adult life. First, the definition of transition services under the 1997 Reauthorization of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) is presented and explained. Next, a…
Descriptors: Agency Cooperation, Definitions, Disabilities, Education Work Relationship
Parent Brief, 1996
This brief paper considers planning for the transition of students with disabilities from the school setting to adult life. First, "transition services" are defined according to requirements of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act. The relationship of transition services to the student's Individualized Education Program is…
Descriptors: Definitions, Disabilities, Education Work Relationship, Educational Legislation
Do You Know..., 1999
This brochure discusses the role of Missouri parents in the transition of students with disabilities from high school to adult life. It begins by outlining the requirements of federal legislation for transition planning and transition services. A question-and-answer format follows that addresses the beginning of transition planning at age 14 or…
Descriptors: Agency Cooperation, Delivery Systems, Disabilities, Education Work Relationship
Colella, Henry V., Ed. – Forum, 1979
Ten brief articles focus on issues in the administration of special education especially in New York State. Articles have the following titles and authors: "Administrative Skills--Coping with the Future" (J. Gross); "The Impact of Public Law 94-142 and Chapter 853 on Regular and Special Education Administrators" (R. Costello);…
Descriptors: Administration, Administrator Qualifications, Career Education, Collective Bargaining
Webb, Kristine Wiest – 2000
Part of a series on the transition of students with disabilities from school to adult roles, this guide focuses on the transition to postsecondary education. It presents a model, the Opportunities in Postsecondary Education through Networking (OPEN) model, to assist students, parents, and school personnel in the decision-making, planning, and…
Descriptors: Career Planning, College Applicants, College Attendance, College Choice
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