Followup of 66 graduates of a noncategorical intervention program for mildly and moderately impaired preschoolers revealed that, in general, graduates made a successful transition to elementary school. Teacher and parent ratings were favorable, and 58% of the sample were assigned to regular kindergarten or nursery school placement. (Author/CL)

Forty-five children with various handicaps, aged 3-15, were screened for motor delays and assigned to therapy with occupational or physical therapists. Results were that developmental therapy affected gross motor gains in preschool children with moderate delays, and that one treatment per week was effective. (Authors)

This manual provides a synthesis of research-based dropout prevention and intervention and offers examples of interventions that show evidence of effectiveness. This has proven to be a difficult task because the intervention research on dropout and school completion that can be used to inform practice is incomplete (Dynarski & Gleason, 2002;…

Direct instruction refers to an instructional pattern that stresses teacher directiveness, academic focus, and structured, sequential learning activities. The present study investigated the effectiveness of direct instruction with learning disabled children. (Author/BW)

Present systems of accountability, which require excessive paperwork and force teachers into the "Directive Teaching Model," cause special education teachers to be accountable to the system rather than to self-actualization needs of students. Special education teachers must have the freedom and training to create "unique"…

The feasibility of an instructional management program for learning disabled (LD), incarcerated youths was examined in a comparison of peer tutors and LD teachers in a computational mathematics program for 38 LD delinquents (12 to 17 years old). Pre- and posttest results indicated no significant difference between the tutors' and teachers' groups.…

A sex education program was initiated by the parents of 16 learning disabled young adults. Students' responses to the program varied, reflecting their differences in emotional maturity, intellectual performance, motivation, and social skills. Because of their participation in the program, the parents began to view their children as young adults…

Results of a three-year study on the effects of camping on approximately 450 physically handicapped children are examined in terms of changes in self- concept and behavior patterns, parental expectations of the camping experience, and implications for counselor training and selection. (CL)

This paper discusses the effectiveness of the Rehabilitation Success Rate (RSR) in measuring outcomes of workplace-based occupational rehabilitation services. The RSR is a ratio of the number of employees eligible for a rehabilitation program and the number of eligible employees successfully rehabilitated in one year. Two pilot studies involving…

This study examines a collaboratively based problem-solving process in an elementary school in which 29 students with mild to profound disabilities were physically integrated. Teachers and students worked together to solve problems related to inclusion. Teachers judged collaborative problem-solving to be easily incorporated into existing practices…

A study of three children (ages 3-9) with severe problem behavior investigated alternatives to the typical application of noncontingent reinforcement (NCR) for problem behavior. Instead of using continuous access to reinforcers and extinction, the study found that an NCR schedule based on latency and NCR without extinction were more effective for…

A program was implemented to teach 19 mothers of handicapped infants about infants' needs, how they affect learning, and how learning activities can be developed. As measured by Home Observation for Measurement of the Environment, the quality of home environment provided by parents appeared to increase after receiving the education program.…

Discusses the National Assessment of Vocational Education report that includes trend data on postsecondary academic and vocational students and the first systematic description of how states distribute Perkins Act funds. (JOW)

Fixed-effect estimates of the impact of vocational rehabilitation on longitudinal earnings were determined for vocational rehabilitation clients with disabilities and a comparison group who dropped out prior to rehabilitation. Women experienced significant earnings increases, despite fairly comparable rehabilitation costs. (SK)

A benefit-cost analysis of the first year of a statewide supported employment initiative involving 394 Illinois individuals with handicaps found that society received a $.75 return for every $1.00 invested, taxpayers received a return of $.66, and supported employees earned an average of 37 percent more in supported employment than in alternative…