In the study, regular classroom teachers with different levels of tolerance for immature behaviors were asked to rate a hypothetical child thought to exhibit immature or defiant behaviors. (Author)

Seven papers in this special issue address the topic of consultation models for behaviorally disordered students and their teachers. Among subtopics discussed are development and evaluation of consultation programs, accountability, and teacher training for the consulting role. (CL)

Three articles discuss programs for primary and elementary special education students in a resource room and in mainstreamed settings. The final article discusses a positive approach to dealing with namecalling in the mainstreamed setting. (CL)

The study assessed the efficacy of a systematic program of intervention designed to facilitate a goodness of fit between 38 behavior problem secondary level students and a rural school system. Implications of the study are that teachers may be effective advocates for problem students when assisted by trained personnel. (Author)

The author reviews Canadian legislation relating to special education with emphasis on what is meant by a free and appropriate education in the least restrictive environment. Essential elements are outlined for the concepts of appropriate education, least restrictive alternative, and procedural safeguards. (SB)

The author discusses the implications of the Warnock Report's suggestion that maladjusted children be functionally integrated into the ordinary school. (CL)

From the perspective of the deaf, Public Law 94-142 is highly flawed. It creates practical hardship as the price of theoretical gains when it does not distinguish between handicaps and emphasizes mainstreaming. Available from Law Quarterly, School of Law, Washington University, St. Louis, MO 63130. (Author/IRT)

In light of recent legislation, school psychologists, administrators, and teachers are required to decide if handicapped pupils' educational needs can be met in regular classrooms. Information that may be used to derive this placement decision is examined. Decision-making guidelines are proposed. (Author)

A model program for providing recreational and leisure services to special populations within the school system is described. (JMF)

Ways in which age discrimination, a widespread problem in the U.S., manifests itself are discussed. It is suggested that the problem can be eliminated or lessened by judging individuals on more relevant criteria, such as abilities, likes, interests, ambitions, and achievements. (CJ)

This article highlights selected mandates contained in two federal provisions assuring the educational rights of handicapped children. Public Law 94-142 and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 are analyzed to identify mandated requirements relative to the least restrictive environment. (JN)

One hundred special needs students proved themselves ready to take their places in vocational student organizations by participating in the first New Jersey vocational skills exposition for handicapped students. (LRA)

Provides practical advice for the teacher on helping the visually impaired child succeed in the regular classroom. Includes consideration of classroom and materials, adaptations, special subjects, such as physical education, and interpersonal issues. (SJL)

Considers a number of criteria to use when selecting books involving the handicapped for use in mainstreamed classrooms, including accuracy of information, logical development of plot, dialogue, attitudes expressed, character development, believable situations, and use of humor. (RL)

Discusses what to look for when selecting children's books about handicapped persons. Presents an annotated bibliography of such books, each entry of which provides information about the reading level of the book, the handicap it discusses, and a synopsis of the plot. (FL)