An inservice teacher training project for aiding physical education teachers in educating handicapped students suggests several teacher training needs. The major concerns of teachers include: (1) excessive teaching loads; (2) inadequate training for mainstreaming; (3) lack of funds for appropriate supplies; and (4) lack of communication with…

Effects of selected reading materials on third graders' acceptance of peers who had handicaps as specified by P.L. 94-142, and were receiving special services, were investigated. Results showed that attitudes were better toward the nonhandicapped on both pre- and posttests, and that bibliotherapy had little effect on attitudes. (Author/GK)

This research was aimed at adapting the Utah State University Classroom Management Program for use in elementary mainstreaming classrooms and evaluating the program's effectiveness in changing teacher and pupil behavior. The program appears to be powerful in changing teacher behavior and an effective classroom management training tool. (Author/AL)

The article considers such issues as the individualized education plan, due process procedures, the least restrictive environment, parent participation, annual reviews, and allocation of federal support. Recent setbacks caused by cutbacks at the California and national level are cited as a result of more recent state and federal rulings. (SB)

A model of staff development is presented which applies inservice education methods to the special conditions of rural Alaska. An individualized, field-based training program is cooperatively planned with those receiving the training. Ultimately, each trainee constructs an implementation plan. A follow-up assesses whether the program objectives…

Concludes that handicapped children are deficient in listener-adapted communication but that mainstreaming provides an opportunity to improve these skills, especially as age increases. Mainstreamed handicapped children, however, still do not reach the level of communicative skills of nonhandicapped children. (PD)

Teachers' associations are discovering a grass roots reaction of concern, frustration, and resentment surfacing among regular classroom teachers over the way they say administrators are implementating PL 94-142. However, some help for teachers is on the way, through in-service training and new weighted class size formulas. (Author/SJL)

A rationale for including a leisure time activities curriculum component in educational programing for severely handicapped individuals is presented. The importance of play and the constructive use of leisure time is described through the use of a model demonstration project. (JN)

Reviews literature on the benefits to emotionally disturbed children of mainstreaming versus special class placement. Findings are inconclusive. (SJL)

Project INSPIRE (Indiana Special Population Institutes for Recreation Educators), assisted by a team of 61 experts, identified 16 minimum competencies necessary for entry-level professionals in the field of recreation to serve special populations in community recreation. (JN)

Discusses results of a three-year investigation of personal, social and academic adjustment by learning disabled students. Concludes that younger children in self contained classrooms achieve more academic and personal success than older ones and those in mainstreamed classes. Identifies five critical factors affecting educational outcomes with…

The article focuses on clothing tips, weight control, adaptive aids, and sources of assistance for parents and children with disabilities. The author stresses the importance of appearance in the successful mainstreaming of handicapped children and emphasizes that self-care skills are legitimate educational goals. (Author/PHR)

A health service delivery model is presented for the care of handicapped children. The components of this model are identification of primary instructional goals in special education programs, determination of need by medical and diagnostic services, and development of school health services to support such programs. (CJ)

Legislation mandating the mainstreaming of special needs students has found many school systems unprepared for and ignorant of the disabilities and abilities of handicapped children. One way to bring about an awareness of the needs of special needs students is to organize a handicap awareness day. (Author)

This article focuses on the discussion of teaching chemistry to the handicapped and particular techniques that are useful to the communication process. (SA)