The field of special education, and specifically the area of intellectual disabilities, has undergone dramatic changes in terminology, evaluation practices, service delivery models, expectations for learning, career development, and independent living opportunities. "Guidelines: Intellectual Disabilities in Educational Settings" is…

The manual was intended to clarify the relationship among annual goals, short-term instructional objectives and performance objectives for special education students in Michigan. An overview of state and federal requirements is followed by analysis of the annual goals (general statements relating to a skill area without specific reference to…

Guidelines are presented on writing a visual assessment report of visually handicapped students for purposes of assessment or for writing an individualized education program. Topics to be covered as well as steps in preparing and writing the report are discussed. (CL)

An educational assessment model for developing an individualized education program for mildly retarded students is composed of seven assessment topics: intellectual, development, adaptive, vocational, academic, reinforcement hierarchy, and behavioral characteristics assessment. (CL)

The article explores grading options for the teacher to consider when evaluating students who are receiving specialized education and participating in the mainstream of regular education. (DB)

The article describes the McCarron-Dial Work Evaluation System (MDWES) model of vocational evaluation and development for handicapped youth. Sections address the theoretical basis of the model, application and research, five factors which predict vocational competency, factor interpretation and priortizing, and MDWES data in the individualized…

The individualized reading approach, which features independent activities and individual conferences with children, is described in terms of specific areas of need when used with disabled students including systematic progress checks and Individualized Education Program accountability. Advantages and disadvantages of the approach are noted. (CL)

A procedure that may be used to formulate long-term goals and short-term objectives for individualized education programs that focus on the evaluation of handicapped student progress toward those goals is described. (SEW)

The author suggests ways in which the individualized education program (IEP) may be used to facilitate articulation for handicapped students. Advantages of the IEP approach are noted for admissions, program modification, financial assistance, and instructional assessment. C. Johnson's reaction cites benefits as well as problems. See also EC 133…

The article describes an overall approach used by model Ohio teachers to improve special education instruction for the hearing impaired through individualized education programing as required by P.L. 94-142 (the Education for All Handicapped Children Act). Sections address four program components: prescription, teaching, reassessment, and…

Two years of pilot projects are described that attempt to measure special education pupils' progress without being overly global or overly restrictive. It is explained that to be helpful to students, parents, teachers, and other staff, an evaluation system should provide connections between individualized education programs (IEPs), instructional…

The article examines evaluation strategies for determining prevocational/vocational work potential and interests of handicapped students. The use of existing information as well as information gained from interviews is considered. Prevocational/vocational programing is addressed in terms of the individualized education program. (CL)

This study synthesizes published and unpublished research on the effects of adaptive education on student outcomes. The study found adaptive education affects student outcomes positively and suggests that tailoring instruction to individual students is more effective than traditional educational methods. (MD)

The paper addresses problems and strategies for evaluating mainstreamed students in vocational education classes. In addition to grading concerns, the area of graduation requirements is also considered. Alternatives to traditional methods of evaluation, including competencey based evaluation and adaptation of assessment techniques are described as…

The guidelines focus on procedures for determining eligibility for services of children with specific learning disabilities. A 13-step process is delineated from the classroom teacher's response to individual learner needs through multifactored evaluation team function to annual review and reevaluation. Throughout the process, special emphasis is…