Background: The pathologisation of people with disability1 has long affected the educational quality of the sexuality education they receive. Whilst concern for people with disability has been growing in some comprehensive sexuality education settings, the quality of education in these spaces is variable and typically accommodations for people…

This article describes the fundamental components of a comprehensive training program that would enable principals to become more effective in their roles as leaders of special education. Components described include essential beliefs, knowledge, skills, and reflective behaviors. Lists of critical attributes and activities for effective inservice…

Using photographs and informal narrative, three case studies illustrate the integration of handicapped with nonhandicapped students on a variety of age levels, and with a variety of special needs, at three locations in England. Charnwood, an independent preschool center in Stockport, Cheshire, serves 50 young children with a variety of…

A checklist to help physical educators determine whether their programs are in compliance with requirements of the Education for All Handicapped Children Act is presented. Intended for use by teachers, the list covers: (1) student assessment; (2) student placement; (3) individualized education programs; (4) staff development; (5) facilities; and…

Part of a series of publications prepared by Hawaii's state department of education, this report details some of the curriculum development projects in progress during 1979-80. Each project description lists objectives; needs served; products anticipated upon completion as well as at the end of the 1979-80 school year; major activities; number and…

In an effort to gather information on the status of special education programs in rural areas, visits were made to 33 school districts in 14 states representing 4 different administrative organizations (intermediate school districts, cooperatives, county systems, single districts) and 5 geographical regions. School populations ranged from 850 to…

To meet the needs of changing student populations, respond to the results of current research, and justify their continued existence financially, writing centers must expand their services to accommodate the diverse needs of various academic, business, and civic members of their surrounding communities. Besides offering peer tutoring and…