This manual was prepared by the Regional Rehabilitation Exchange (RRX) project to assist rehabilitation and independent living organizations and programs in submitting information to gain recognition as an exemplary program model for transitional services. The manual is intended for programs and organizations in Arkansas, Louisiana, New Mexico,…

This document surveys the rehabilitation and independent living community in Arkansas, Louisiana, New Mexico, Oklahoma, and Texas for programs and practices that demonstrate especially effective service delivery and can serve as role models. Section 1, the introduction, identifies the background and purposes of the Regional Rehabilitation Exchange…

This monograph examines issues associated with the problems of children and youth with disabilities in the justice system. Following an introductory chapter, chapter 2 focuses on prevention, including systemic prevention strategies, challenges to successful prevention, model programs that address prevention, and recommended prevention practices.…

Finds that 25 Spanish-dominant Mexican-American students in a transitional bilingual program for grades one-three maintained Spanish reading achievement scores above national norms, and had English reading scores that equaled or surpassed those of 118 English-dominant Mexican-American students in regular classes. Contains 28 references. (SV)