Enactment of the Education for All Handicapped Children Act stipulated that the mentally retarded, among other groups of handicapped children, be educated in the least restrictive environment. Specialized instruction and related service needs are crucial components to be considered in designing an adequate educational program for exceptional…

The study examined music educators' involvement with disabled students, their knowledge of legislation regarding the handicapped, and their needs in developing and implementing music education programs for special students. Information was obtained through a nationwide survey of 789 general, instrumental, and vocal music educators at the…

Several collegiate recreational programs reflect the rights that handicapped students have for recreational activities suitable for their needs and abilities. Substantial efforts are being made to provide these disabled students with full access and equal opportunity on the campus. (CJ)

Eleven oblique (correlated) factors were identified from an analysis of 182 mainstreamed hearing impaired students (grades 1 through 12). Two central factors were pinpointed: communicative attitude and receptive language. (CL)

This paper describes the interface between mental health and education and highlights the training needs of the mental health consultant in learning to work with schools and those of teachers in accepting and using mental health input effectively. (Author/JMF)

The article provides information for parents and teachers of hearing impaired children concerning federal requirements (as mandated by Public Law 94-142, Education for All Handicapped Children Act) for the Individualized Educational Plan (IEP) and gives samples of annual goals and short-term objectives. (PHR)

The authors consider the implementation of P.L. 94-142 (the Education for All Handicapped Children Act) as it relates to educational programing for the severely and profoundly retarded. Their position focuses on three basic issues involving anticipated levels of learning, personnel training, and the appropriate locus of educational services.…

Sections address the ascertainment of handicap, estimates of the need, statutory provisions, the National Education Commission's influence, the special residential school program, the integrated program, post school provision, and teacher training. (SBH)

The Judicial Evaluation Method (JEM) is useful for aiding decision-making bodies to formulate policies. Broad public participation in complex issues is provided by JEM. (The conceptualization, policy formulation stages, and participant roles are identified; and the model is applied in two case studies). (MH)

The author suggests ways to teach "campus survival skills" to handicapped students and suggests techniques for successfully integrating these students into the mainstream of campus life. (KC)

Procedures of school placement for 38 children (ages 5 to 18 years) with spina bifida in 23 school districts in western New York State were studied 5 years after a mandated process was enacted. (Author)

A follow-up study was conducted of 15 visually handicapped preschoolers involved in a program of initial and on-going diagnosis, individualized prescriptive education, intensive parent involvement, and coordinated entry into regular classes. (SBH)

A questionnaire was completed by 84 administrators of special education programs for educable mentally retarded (EMR) students in the State of Oregon to determine kinds of administrative problems and possible alternative courses of action involved in integrating EMR students into regular classrooms. (Author)

In this study, children became more negative in their attitudes toward handicapped peers after group discussion but did not change their views on normal-appearing children. (MM)

Describes two programs that demonstrate agency collaboration in the transition of students with emotional or behavioral problems from special day-treatment facilities to their home schools. It describes how each program prepares for transition through assessment of student readiness, teaching students coping skills, developing transition plans,…