The practices and philosophy of a teacher whose physical education classes include orthopedically handicapped students are described. Independent learning and a productive learning environment are emphasized through learning activities which involve children cognitively and affectively while they develop psychomotor skills. (PP)

Reports the findings of an Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) study about the educational problems of the handicapped. Compares different countries' approaches to mainstreaming and identifies lack of social skills and lack of specific professional skills as the primary and secondary barriers to employment. (DC)

Outlines six classroom strategies used in a mainstreamed high school biology course and describes some of the changes Catholic University is making through a dean's grant to integrate preparation for mainstreaming into its preservice teacher education program. (SJL)

One approach that has proved to be effective in providing prevocational training to the deaf-blind and severely handicapped is the continuum concept. This concept emphasizes the individual's movement from the educational setting into an appropriate community-based vocational environment. (JN)

A brief review of factors to consider in assigning a handicapped child to a regular classroom. (SJL)

Reviews Catholic school provisions for the education of blind and visually handicapped students and considers what more needs to be done to fully implement the Pastoral Statement of the Bishops on Handicapped People (1978). Suggests a vision consultant to coordinate services and provide staff development. (SJL)

Faculty members at two midwestern universities were surveyed to determine attitudes on classroom management issues when disabled students were enrolled. Although faculty members generally held positive attitudes, highest scores were exhibited by faculty experiencing previous contact with disabled persons, female instructors, and those educators in…

Five handicapping conditions--emotional disturbance, visual impairment, mental retardation, hearing impairment, and physical disability--are discussed in terms of definition, range of impairment, and daily school management. The summaries are designed to be of practical help to the regular class teachers involved with mainstreamed students. (CL)

The success or failure of educational reform is discussed using Public Law 94-142 as a case study. Constraints on reform arise from the dominant ideology. Education is fundamentally a dependent institution, and efforts to reform it become an attempt to resolve issues in the broader social domain. (FG)

Durkheim's theory of education encompasses three components: (1) autonomy, (2) identification with a group, and (3) discipline. Since identification with a group is crucial, the exceptional child should be mainstreamed or integrated into the school and social situation so that s/he can become a part of society. (JN)

Due to such factors as increased geographic mobility and the use of several specialists rather than one family doctor, the identification of handicaps among children has become increasingly difficult. Cooperation among local, state, and federal agencies is necessary to meet the health and education needs of all children. (RJG)

This article looks at both the problems of restrictive barriers (physical, administrative, social) to educational opportunities for the handicapped and at alternative solutions, particularly in terms of personnel needs and financial concerns directed toward the removal of these barriers. (Author/SJL)

Five articles highlight issues concerning special needs students in vocational agriculture education. The authors discuss the decision to place exceptional students in vocational agriculture classes; helping the handicapped student adjust in vocational agriculture; teacher education for special needs students at Penn State; and innovations in…

New strategies to allow students to understand and cope with mainstreaming, special educational and multicultural education approaches must begin at an earlier point in the teacher training process. Practicum must include the new federal requirements in order to better equip beginning teachers for their responsibilities. (Author)

The article describes a study conducted to determine the needs (physical, training, and support) of cerebral palsied students enrolled in community colleges. Ss' responses are presented in three general areas of accessibility: academic, social/psychological, and physical. A program providing needed special services for such students is proposed.…