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Peer reviewedMallory, Bruce L.; Kerns, Georgia M. – Topics in Early Childhood Special Education, 1988
Drawing upon New Hampshire data, this article analyzes transition from early intervention to preschool programs, labels assigned to preschool children, label changes as children get older, and consequences of categorical labeling. Almost one-third of children in early intervention were not eligible for preschool services because of requirements…
Descriptors: Disabilities, Educational Diagnosis, Eligibility, Handicap Identification
Peer reviewedHume, Jeanyce; Dannenbring, Gary L. – Journal of Early Intervention, 1989
Children screened and served by an early childhood special education department were followed longitudinally through age eight. Results were used to evaluate effectiveness of the screening instrument and criteria which determined service eligibility. The lack of continuity between original and later disability category supported noncategorical…
Descriptors: Disabilities, Early Childhood Education, Educational Diagnosis, Eligibility
Peer reviewedCurci, Richard A.; Gottlieb, Jay – Exceptionality: A Research Journal, 1990
Forty-six noncategorically identified intermediate-level handicapped students were assigned to functionally grouped self-contained classes and were observed. Although special education teachers did not know unofficial labels applied to students (emotional disturbances or learning disabilities), they instructed emotionally disturbed children with…
Descriptors: Emotional Disturbances, Intermediate Grades, Labeling (of Persons), Learning Disabilities
Winners All: A Call for Inclusive Schools. The Report of the NASBE Study Group on Special Education.
Kysilko, David, Ed. – 1992
The recommendations of the National Association of State Boards of Education's Study Group on Special Education focus on: (1) creation of a new belief system and vision that includes all students; (2) encouragement of collaboration between general and special educators to better serve the diverse student population; and (3) breaking the link…
Descriptors: Change Agents, Change Strategies, Disabilities, Educational Change
Gochenour, Theodore, Ed. – 1993
This book provides a collection of essays on the practical applications of experiential cross-cultural education, as well as specific exercises, simulations, and other activities. Its intent is to provide a guide in assessing the educational impact of this type of experience. The essays are divided among three parts: Ideas; Activities; and…
Descriptors: Cultural Awareness, Cultural Education, Cultural Pluralism, Educational Methods
Peer reviewedHocutt, Anne M.; Alberg, Joni Y. – Exceptionality, 1995
The application of noncategorical special education in two states and categorical special education in two companion states was considered, with a focus on program practices and procedures. The effects of grade level, disability severity, and school district size on state and local implementation of the noncategorical approach were examined, and…
Descriptors: Case Studies, Disabilities, Educational Policy, Educational Practices
American Council on Rural Special Education. – 1987
This conference focused on the theme of linking programs and resources for rural special education. This conference proceeding contains an overview and conference agenda booklet, abstracts and some full texts of conference presentations, including the following sampling of papers: "A Data Based Model for the Rural Model Aide in Special Education,"…
Descriptors: Access to Education, Cost Effectiveness, Delivery Systems, Disabilities
