Described in the supplemental manual are representative materials developed in New Jersey for use by educational planners when setting up resource room programs to mainstream handicapped children. Suggested materials are grouped within eight color-coded sections that cover the following topics: public relations and communications; staff and…

The manual contains a survey of literature on the resource room approach to mainstreaming for educable mentally retarded children. Intended to facilitate educational planning in New Jersey, the manual reviews research on such topics as the historical development of special education services; admissions procedures; the impact of judicial decisions…