A study to determine the behavior of business education teachers relative to their adoption of the microcomputer as a tool for delivering instruction received 203 responses from a sample of 400 teachers. The majority favor the use of microcomputers and use them for delivering instruction. (JOW)

Chicago (Illinois) Public Schools serves its gifted students through full-time, pull-out, and off-campus programs. This paper describes early programs made possible through state aid; the population's current ethnic mix; types of full-time programs (regional magnet centers, academic centers, and the international baccalaureate program); and plans…

This summary of a seminar meeting on economics issues and the "blindness system" addresses the economics of four service delivery models (charity, medical, public provider, and business models) and points to consider in selecting a model (professional specialization, integration, and client roles). A chart compares service delivery principles…

This summary of a seminar meeting on organization of the field of visually impaired rehabilitation addresses: restructuring of medical and rehabilitation services, rival accrediting agencies, effect of service provider mergers, problems in providing effective services, and possible solutions. (DB)

Investigated treatment outcome differences based on timing of counselor contact in the use of computer information delivery system. Findings from 48 adult clients revealed significant differences between scores for postintervention counseling and control groups on Career Decision Scale and significant differences between postintervention and…

Describes a program developed by the Area University Affiliated Health Education Center for Developmental Disabilities at the Ohio State University to (1) develop state-of-the-art materials on prevention for adults and teens and (2) establish an ongoing statewide mechanism for education in the prenatal prevention of developmental disabilities.…

A survey of federal, provincial, and tribally controlled schools serving 53 Native communities in northwestern Ontario examined curriculum source, inclusion of Native cultural component in curriculum, staff employment benefits, staff supervision, and special education services. The three systems, though all providing services, differed…

Title VII-Part B of the Rehabilitation Act of 1978 created federally funded independent living centers (ILCs), but funding shortages left many rural areas unserved. A survey found 76 ILCs in 24 states that did not receive Part-B funds. Most were supported solely by state and local funds. (SV)

Survey results from 72 (of 127) trainers and 128 (of 222) business teacher educators showed that trainers perceived 12 of 14 training methods effective (lecture and role playing were not). Teacher educators found 10 of 14 effective, but only lecture was used frequently. Workplace training methods most often were individualized or one-on-one…

An understanding of the role played by specific centers of the brain will help special education instructors develop appropriate individualized instructional programs for the learning disabled. Neurobiological learning makes it clear that teaching the learning disabled should be based on the principles of learning strategies instruction,…

This article describes a model of comprehensive and coordinated services in developmental disability medicine developed for children and adults in Kogarah, New South Wales, Australia. Key features of the model are a conjoint structure between government departments of health and community services, multiple medical specialty clinics, and…

Examination of the clinical records of 60 children with Down's Syndrome from 9 months to 9 years of age documented the order of emergence of sounds. Results indicated a wide range of ages for emergence of individual phonemes, revealing that norms and service delivery models established for typically developing children are inappropriate for use…

Describes plans for Community Outreach Education Program (COEP), designed to provide educational interventions to disseminate information about diagnoses, assessment, management, and treatment of dementia to health care professionals, service providers, staff or volunteer and community agencies, and family members. Describes plans within context…

This response to Carr (1993) on the issue of inclusion for students with learning disabilities supports inclusion. It distinguishes between "mainstreaming" and "inclusion," describes one inclusion model being implemented, and suggests that the momentum of the inclusion model has been generated by the failure of programs currently serving students…

Responses from 66 coordinators and 29 clients of the Queensland Open Learning Network showed that a diverse group was interested in adult/community education; 45% of providers had no formal qualifications; external study (such as teleconferencing) was the most desired delivery mode; and recognition of prior learning was important. (SK)