An article by W. Rhodes and responses by a parent, teacher, and teacher trainer challenge current practices and approaches in educational programing for behaviorally disordered students. Among the healing techniques suggested by Rhodes are consultation, child and parental advocacy, and network construction. (SB)

The history of the educateur in France, Canada, and the United States is discussed along with the role of the educateur of behaviorally disordered youth. Three unique features of the educateur model are outlined: (1) time spent with clients, (2) quality of interactions, and (3) function as a team member within the child service agency. (Author/CL)

The author advocates a multiple theoretical intervention strategy based on specific strengths and weaknesses (affective, cognitive, and somatic) of children with emotional conflicts. (CL)

A panel of experts identified the top 19 articles published in the field of behavioral disorders, and another panel rank ordered the 19 classic works. The articles ranged in year of publication from 1959 to 1984, and three authors (F. Hewett, J. M. Kauffman, and W. C. Rhodes) each appeared twice on the list. (Author/JDD)

The findings from a survey of 53 public school programs for behaviorally disordered children are presented suggesting that a majority considered their theoretical focus to be behavioral. (Author)

Effective systems for moving individuals with autism through a continuum of services, applicable across various educational settings, are described, including specific examples of implementation strategies used in a large treatment center for individuals with developmental and neurological disabilities. Implementation strategies focus on providing…