In the spring of 2020, public schools across the United States were forced to close their campuses due to an emerging public health crisis caused by the detection of the first cases of the COVID-19 virus. Although schools closed their buildings, the delivery of educational services did not stop. This included the ongoing provision of services…

This article begins with a vignette about Carla, a 4-year-old girl with a diagnosis of developmental delays. It then describes a model to facilitate inclusion of young children in early childhood settings. The authors developed this model as they worked with practicing early childhood professionals. The model places emphasis on the following…

How do colleges and universities adapt programs of instruction to the changing times? In particular, do teachers receive appropriate recognition from their institutions for their leadership in these matters? The central aim of National Project III, a project of the Fund for the Improvement of Postsecondary Education, is to elevate the importance…

This study was designed to improve teachers' abilities to respond effectively to 8 students with emotional and behavior disorders (EBD) in a self-contained class in a public middle school through the implementation of individualized treatment plans (ITPs), a form of individualized behavior plans. ITPs are intended to stimulate staff to think…

This resource and planning guide is designed to help Wisconsin school districts, community agency personnel, and education practitioners implement the designated vocational instruction (DVI) approach and thereby accelerate and enhance the ability of disabled students to meet specific instructional competencies and educational outcomes. The…