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Peer reviewedAlexander, Lamar – Teaching Exceptional Children, 1992
The Secretary of Education encourages special education teachers to become leaders of education reform, by developing community-level programs to achieve the six National Education Goals. Examples of America 2000 community projects are cited, and the role of special educators in past educational innovations is emphasized. (JDD)
Descriptors: Community Programs, Disabilities, Educational Change, Educational Objectives
Peer reviewedMittler, Peter – International Journal of Disability, Development and Education, 1992
This paper reviews the status of children with disabilities throughout the world. It summarizes United Nations information on the prevalence of disability and on prevention efforts. Progress is noted in the areas of immunization, increased early intervention services, community-based rehabilitation, and increased recognition of governmental…
Descriptors: Change Strategies, Children, Community Programs, Developing Nations
Peer reviewedDoktor, Judy E.; Poertner, John – Remedial and Special Education, 1996
The Kentucky Family Resource Centers developed under the Kentucky Educational Reform Act are described as examples of the school-linked service movement. The lessons learned in the development of the centers and policy issues that need to be addressed by both education and social services to assure continued development of this movement are…
Descriptors: Community Programs, Delivery Systems, Disabilities, Educational Change
Download full textKansas Univ., Lawrence. – 1997
This compilation of publications from the School-Linked Service Integration Research Project focuses on integrated services and includes the following papers: (1) "New Community Schools: Issues for Families in Three Streams of Reform" (Wayne Sailor), describes issues in special education reform, general education reform, and school/health services…
Descriptors: Agency Cooperation, Behavior Modification, Change Strategies, Cooperative Programs
Indiana Univ., Bloomington. Inst. for the Study of Developmental Disabilities. – 1996
Developed by a think tank that included parents, board members, teachers, and administrators, this agenda is intended to generate discussion and promote consensus building on how best to meet the needs of Indiana students with and without disabilities. It provides an overview of the context for change in special education service delivery,…
Descriptors: Change Strategies, Delivery Systems, Disabilities, Education Work Relationship
Wehman, Paul, Ed. – 1993
This book analyzes the effectiveness and implications for social change of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). It outlines several issues--legal implications, physical accessibility, transportation options, employment opportunities, and recreation--that stimulate community action for full inclusion. Part I, titled "Definitions and…
Descriptors: Accessibility (for Disabled), Assistive Devices (for Disabled), Career Development, Community Programs
