Without a fundamental change in the status of practice from curriculum consumer to curriculum designer, there can be no expectation or hope that mainstreaming, multicultural education, desegregation, and sex-integrated learning will become actualized through the physical education curriculum. (Author)

Presented at the First Northwest Special Remedial Education Workshop at Terrace, November, 1977, the article discusses, in light of the increasing trend toward mainstreaming, written individualized education programs (IEPs), which the author feels should be provided to all handicapped children in need of special education and related services. (D…

Effective training and management techniques for the implementation of paraprofessional support systems for mainstreamed deaf students are demonstrated at the National Technical Institute for the Deaf (NTID). (PHR)

British educators have voiced concern over Section 10 of the Education Act of 1976, which emphasizes education of the handicapped in ordinary British schools. (Author)

The article reacts to and expands a symposium on the desirability of a transition from the traditional diagnostic-remedial model to the teacher-consultant model for providing services to children with "mild learning and behavior problems." (Author)

Administrators trying to implement P.L. 94-142 will face problems in six areas: identification of the students, placement, personnel, individualized educational plans, procedural safeguards, and professional rights and responsibilities. (Author/IRT)

Defines special-needs students, i.e., those who are exceptional, being either handicapped or gifted, and provides ten suggestions for educating these students effectively. (RK)

This research builds upon the finding that racial homogeneity is a visible characteristic of peer groups in school. The conclusions reached in this investigation are that mainstreaming is an important constraint in peer selection and that music and attendant life styles emerge as a means of sustaining peer groups. (Editor/RK)

Six major concerns of vocational educators are identified regarding the inclusion of handicapped students in regular courses--safety, staff development needs, architectural modifications, equipment needs and modifications, appropriate instructional materials, and a favorable attitudinal climate. In addition, four key principles are given to help…

Discusses trends and issues in developing innovative delivery systems designed to service special education students in regular and vocational programs, the impact of recent legislation on vocational education, and developing an integrated academic-vocational program. (TA)

Discusses provisions of Public Law 94-142 and its implications for industrial arts program development, instructional changes, curriculum, teacher preparation, and facilities. (TA)

Eventually physical educators will be teaching mildly and moderately handicapped students in the same classes with nonhandicapped pupils; it is important that they receive special training in handling this situation. (JD)

A special report on the impact of Early Childhood Education, its successes and failures. (Editor)

Available from: Teacher Education and Special Education, The Council for Exceptional Children, 1920 Association Drive, Reston, Virginia 22091. The article focuses on the preparation of regular teachers to deal with mildly learning disabled and behavior problem children. (CL)