In a discussion of children with attention deficit disorders (ADD), a nutritional metaphor is applied to make the following four observations: (1) hyperactivity requires multiple interventions; (2) treatment must be individualized; (3) management of ADD is a lifelong endeavor; and (4) evaluation must be multidimensional. Children with ADD are…

The report describes a site visit to the Seven Counties Services Region in Kentucky to identify and document promising practices for serving people with severe disabilities in integrated community-based services. The regional agency serves Jefferson, Oldham, Henry, Trimble, Spencer, Bullitt and Shelby Counties. Regional service priorities have…

A study investigated the nature of communication related to the Individual Program Planning (IPP) client servicing system at a rehabilitative vocational training research institute. Respondents included family members, staff, and other professionals who work on IPP teams. The questionnaire measured respondent attitudes toward the frequency,…

A comprehensive program is proposed to increase the supply and quality of minority group teachers. The first step of the program is the early identification of minority and low-income students who have a commitment to teaching. As early as high school, students expressing an interest in teaching as a career would be selected to participate in a…

The author discusses some of the limitations of the use of sheltered workshops and behavior modification in vocational rehabilitation for the handicapped and promotes the possibility of on-the-job training as an alternative to sheltered workshops. (EA)

Describes the Intermediate Science Curriculum Study (ISCS) instructional system and its underlying rationale, and outlines the planning and developmental procedures used to construct this individualized junior high school science program. (JR)

As one of the components of the Project ACTIVE (All Children Totally Involved Exercising) Teacher Training Model Kit, the manual is designed to enable the educator to organize, conduct, and evaluate individualized-personalized physical education programs for children (aged 6 to 18 years) with low physical vitality (including those with mental…

Play is viewed as an activity through which children learn to meet and interact with the environment, and is examined in respect to its theoretical framework, to various movement activities and to its relationships with other learning activities. Part One, "Framework for the Movement Program," examines theories of play and elements of successful…

Data are from a large scale experimental study which was designed to evaluate a multimethod problem solving approach to obesity. Obese adult volunteers (N=90) were randomly assigned to three groups: maximal treatment, minimal treatment, and no treatment control. In the two treatment groups, subjects were exposed to bibliographic material and…

Presented is a case study of efforts of two consultants to encourage deinstitutionalization and compliance with Title 19 and Title 20 regulations at a church supported facility for 258 mentally retarded residents. Noted is conflict between deinstitutionalization requirements and the administration philosophy of providing kindly custodial care…

A 1-year study was conducted to implement a computerized data system for the comprehensive evaluation of Individualized Manpower Training System (IMTS) Learning Resource Centers (LRCs). Data for the system were collected by the administration of student, staff, and center summary forms especially designed for the purpose by the University of West…

The programs of the College of Environmental and Applied Sciences at Governors State University have competency-based curricula emphasizing individualized and self-paced learning within an interdisciplinary framework. This article describes the instructional programs, student contract procedure, cooperative education venture, intercollege…

Intended for use by visitors to the Demonstration Schools in Individualized Instruction (DSII) network, this guide provides the following information: lists of members of the DSII steering committee and service center contact persons, explanations of the DSII and of Project CITE (Coordinated Information for Texas Educators), a visitor's checklist…

Intended for parents of handicapped children, the handbook summarizes information regarding legal rights in the following areas: procedural safeguards (records, program planning, assessments), hearings, resource information, due process rights, local education agency resources, membership in the Maryland State Board of Education, state advisory…

The paper describes a 5-year longitudinal study of a Texas school district's implementation of an individualized mainstream special education program. "Plan A" program activities and outcomes are reported for five phases (sample subtopics in parentheses): initiation in one high school, one junior high school and eight elementary schools…