Some general approaches to individualized tutorial instruction are described with specific examples of a multimedia model for learning used with one 13 year old learning disabled student deficient in language skills. The model is presented in the form of a wheel, with a topic, theme, concept, or content area at the hub; radiating out from the…

The Learning Enrichment Service encourages development of gifted adolescents as co-learners, offering screening, training, counseling, networking, and information exchange to four learning environments (specialized programs, enrichment talent pool, community resources pool, and regular classrooms). The Mentor Academy Program is a skill-based model…

A review of the literature regarding programs that assist the at-risk student found both pull-out and in-class models. Common elements of pull-out programs included such services as tutoring, skill-based structured instruction, and homework hot lines. In-class procedures included classwide peer tutoring, direct instruction, and cooperative…

This paper presents a case study of Aaron, a 9-year-old Australian gifted student who has exhibited an outstanding interest and knowledge in science and mathematics, while at the same time displaying unusual behavioral and learning characteristics typified by inconsistent performance of many routine tasks. Aaron attends a moderately sized…

Presented is part of a collection of reports related to the teaching of severely handicapped students in the Madison, Wisconsin, Metropolitan School Districts. Services for secondary age students are described in seven reports with the following titles and authors. "The Criterion of Ultimate Functioning and Public School Services for Severely…