A survey of slow learner education in state secondary schools was conducted in Auckland and North Auckland, New Zealand. Thirty-five schools containing 30,787 pupils replied to the questionnaire which covered the following areas: assessment prior to placement, educational objectives, identification methods, special classes, teaching groups,…

Informal and formal programing for gifted children in grades 4 through 12 in Israel are described. After school and summer enrichment programs, special classes and special schools for the gifted are discussed; and a number of programs for gifted children from disadvantaged backgrounds are presented. The author reports on her own research studies…

Written in both English and French, the directory lists special education facilities in 66 countries and territories. Stated for each country are responsible authority, staff, institutions, administrative functions, publications, and other public or private organizations concerned; in addition, a table shows number of public institutions, number…