Forty special education majors (graduate and undergraduate) completed a survey on perceptions of problems and needs in educating minority handicapped children. Perceptions were assessed via 32 items in four major areas: sociocultural factors, identification and evaluation, instruction, and future opportunities. Findings were reported according to…

This guide to improving cross-cultural communication is the second part of a four-part series addressing the essential characteristics of effective instruction that have a positive impact on the academic achievement of Black and Hispanic students. Since schools tend to reflect the norms and values of the majority culture, cultural…

The six issues of selected readings present annotated bibliographies of resources available from CHIME (Clearinghouse for Immigrant Education). CHIME facilitates public access to literature, research, teaching materials, and human resources to promote the effective education of immigrant students. The first five issues in this series pertain to…