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Influencing Parents' Attitudes toward Gifted Education.
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Mathews, F. Neil – Exceptional Children, 1981
Results indicated that parent attitudes varied significantly according to attendance or nonattendance at the parent education meeting and were directly related to relative level of parents' intentions to support educational programs for gifted students. (Author/SB)
Descriptors: Elementary Education, Gifted, Parent Attitudes, Parent Education
The Multiple Talent Approach in Mainstream and Gifted Programs.
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Schlichter, Carol L. – Exceptional Children, 1981
The application of the multiple talent model in special programs for the gifted is discussed in the context of a comprehensive program model as defined by J. Renzulli's triad model. (Author)
Descriptors: Educational Methods, Elementary Secondary Education, Gifted, Interdisciplinary Approach
Inclusion of Students with Learning Disabilities: An Examination of Data from Reports to Congress.
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McLeskey, James; Henry, Daniel; Axelrod, Michael I. – Exceptional Children, 1999
A study examined data from annual reports to Congress regarding placement practices for students with learning disabilities over the past six years. Results found that students with learning disabilities are being educated in increasingly less restrictive settings, although placement practices differ considerably from state to state. (Author/CR)
Descriptors: Elementary Secondary Education, Incidence, Inclusive Schools, Learning Disabilities
Outcomes for Students with Learning Disabilities in Inclusive and Pullout Programs.
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Rea, Patricia J.; McLaughlin, Virginia L.; Walther-Thomas, Chriss – Exceptional Children, 2002
A study investigated the relationship between placement in inclusive (n=36) and pullout (n=22) special education programs and academic and behavior outcomes for students with disabilities. Eighth-graders in inclusive classrooms earned higher grades, achieved higher or comparable standardized test scores, committed no more behavioral infractions,…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Attendance Patterns, Disabilities, Inclusive Schools
The Necessary Restructuring of Special and Regular Education.
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Reynolds, Maynard C.; And Others – Exceptional Children, 1987
Special education categories for mildly handicapped students are not reliable nor valid as indicators of particular forms of education. Their use is expensive and inefficient, causing disjointedness in school programs. A program of pilot projects is recommended in conjunction with regular educators to redesign categorical programs and policies.…
Descriptors: Agency Cooperation, Cooperative Planning, Educational Cooperation, Educational Policy