Since the initiation of PL 94-142 enacted by the United States Congress in 1975, special education has been mandated, funded and regulated by the federal government. There have been both benefits and drawbacks to this initiative. In positive terms and most importantly, children who require different educational services are identified, and…

Twice-exceptionality is gaining increasing recognition in the gifted education literature but little is understood about the knowledge and awareness of this concept within the educational and psychological community, or about professionals' experience working with this population of learners. Three-hundred and seventeen individuals completed an…

In classic Western movies, the good guy could be frequently identified by his trademark white Stetson hat, whereas the bad guy always wore black. James J. Gallagher wore many hats during his career that spanned over six decades; he too would be known as the "man in the white hat,"--trusted to do the right thing. From 1967 to 1970,…

Interest has been growing in identification and appropriate education of gifted students with handicapping conditions. With the implementation of the 1975 Education for All Handicapped Children Act (P.L. 94-142), professionals in the fields of education for gifted students and for handicapped students have had more chances to exchange information.…

The speech by Ernest Boyer, Commissioner of Education identifies his priorities for special education. First, he stresses the commitment of the Office of Education (OE) to the enforcement of Public Law 94-142, the Education for All Handicapped Children Act through activities to aid states in implementing the law and increased fiscal commitment of…

The author discusses the implementation of P.L. 94-142 (the Education for All Handicapped Children Act) as it relates to parent involvement in the educaiton of their gifted children. (SBH)

The authors address the need for involvement of parents of gifted children in their child's education. It is suggested that P.L. 94-142 (the Education for All Handicapped Children Act) provisions be extended to include the gifted. (SW)

Intended for parents, the guide defines what is meant by an "exceptional" child, considers the educational opportunities open to the exceptional student, and offers suggestions on how parents can ensure that their child receives those opportunities. Sections provide the following information: definitions of various exceptionalities…

The report on the relationship between gifted education and special education across the 50 states looks at federal law for the handicapped, especially P.L. 94-142; the education of the classroom teacher; and the certified gifted teacher. Mandated gifted education and separation from special education are recommended. (DB)

Three papers--"The Science Gifted" by R. Youngs, "Science and the Gifted Adolescent" by K. Martin, and "Science for the Handicapped Gifted Child" by J. Schnur and G. Stefanich--address science instruction for gifted students. (SBH)

The paper examines the intergovernmental relationships in policy making for the development of programs for gifted and talented students. A review of studies on provision of programs for gifted children cites inadequate and unevenly distributed services and analyzes the effects of PL 94-142, the Education for All Handicapped Children Act on…

Presented are 18 articles on media/library systems and services for handicapped and gifted students. Entries include the following titles and authors: "Implications of Public Law 94-142" (Education for All Handicapped Children Act) by G. Calovini; "Mainstreaming--Present Shock" by L. Stowell and C. Terry; "Media Services…

Debate over the proper identification and placement of gifted children in public schools is not new. But the pressure put on public schools by the No Child Left Behind (NCLB) Act of 2001 has brought advocates and opponents of gifted education into starker conflict. This presents a chance to reexamine the foundational premises of the argument in…

This yearbook provides special education information (for the period July 1, 1985 to June 30, 1986) including federal policy actions, state policy, important reports, statistical data on exceptional students served and personnel employed, and directory listings of key offices and officials concerned with special education. Summaries are presented…

The Senate oversight hearings on P.L. 94-142, the Education for All Handicapped Children Act, features statements by personnel representing the California State Department of Education, the Chief State School Officers, the National Association of State Directors of Special Education, and the Council for Exceptional Children. Questions from the…