Staff of a private school were asked to identify characteristics apparently interfering with academic progress of 321 bright elementary children who were underachievers in reading. Results suggested the need to avoid treating reading problems in isolation. Examples of successful treatment approaches are cited. (CL)

The article focuses on six components (physical environment, psychological climate, curriculum, materials, assessment and evaluation, and teacher facilitation) necessary for successful affective education for learning disability students. (CL)

A study examined the socioemotional experiences of adolescents with and without learning disabilities (LD) in an Israeli kibbutz environment during school transition periods. Seventh- and ninth-graders with LD received more social peer rejection and were judged by teachers to exhibit lower social skills and higher behavioral problems. (Contains…