In order to help teachers understand the importance of intentional design for inclusive education, this article describes the design process an engineer might use when designing a new project. If teachers learn to think like engineers, it is possible for them to design inclusive education. This conceptual design can then be combined with…

Eight basic components of instructional programs for severely handicapped students are discussed. Components are seen to involve determination of content, rationale, method, materials, measurement and student performance. Emphasized is the need for a task analysis orientation to determine content and for developmentally sound longitudinal…

Despite the demonstrated need for better basic skills among adolescents and growing public concern over the condition of urban junior high schools, only a small proportion of ESEA Title I money is used to help students beyond the sixth grade. This study was designed to determine what Federal, State and local resources are being used to assist…