Presents reasons why course credit should be given for remedial courses in community colleges. (MKM)

Postscores provide evidence that the phonological patterns of black college students can be improved significantly as a result of speech remediation techniques. However, these remediation techniques do not seem to affect self concept either positively or negatively. (Author/AM)

Presents eleven basic characteristics of individualized educational programs. Some of these characteristics are as follows: an active student learning process, rate-tailoring, use of a variety of instructional media, competency-based curriculum, and feedback and evaluation on a regular basis. (BM)

Discussed are goals for teachers working with learning disabled students, with emphasis on the following three main areas: helping the students academically, socially, and emotionally within the school setting; providing a relaxed and welcome atmosphere to promote success; and assisting other teachers by offering remedical instruction and sharing…

To determine prevalent philosophies, a questionnaire was sent to junior and senior high school learning disabilities teachers in the Chicago and Denver areas. (JG)

The author traces the development of a productive learning environment in a school for emotionally disturbed boys in England. (IM)

After learning that graduating seniors at El Cajon Valley High School, California, were scoring around the 20th percentile in all the basic skills areas tested, teachers redoubled their efforts to establish proficiency standards in basic skills already identified by the community and governing board as a first priority. (Author/RK)

The author offers responses to five papers criticizing her article (EC 100 217) on limitations of the diagnostic-remedial model and the role of the teacher consultant in dealing with mildly handicapped students with learning problems. (SBH)

The article defines the term dyslexia, summarizes a specific instructional procedure developed by the Texas Education Agency, describes a training plan for school district personnel, and offers cautious suggestions to those responsible for the education of dyslexic children. (CB)

Explores the impact of budget changes on the intensity of program services received by students in federal compensatory education programs under Chapter 1 of the Education Consolidation and Improvement Act (1981). Results show that moderate budget cuts translated into service intensity declines, implying that Gramm-Rudman impacts could be worse.…

A case study of an 8th grade girl illustrates the effect of emotional problems on math deficiencies. Suggestions are given for building confidence and mathematics comprehension. (DB)

An evaluation of empirical evidence from three studies published in journal articles and a book chapter indicated insufficient cause to view the Adaptive Learning Environments Model as a successful, large-scale, full-time mainstreaming program for integrating handicapped pupils and remedial/compensatory education students into general education.…

Based on published literature and personal observations, the history of Soviet special and remedial education is reviewed. The interaction of special education with general public schooling and its development as compared with other countries are emphasized. A case study of Estonia provides a specific example. (Author/JDD)

Recent literature on four intervention approaches--cooperative learning, prereferral teams, consulting teachers, and peer tutoring--recommended for accommodating atypical learners in general education settings is reviewed. It is concluded that the research to date does not justify reducing special education services. (Author/DB)

Describes the Liberal Arts Studies (LAS) Program at Medgar Evers College (New York), which successfully merges basic skills and liberal arts education. Each LAS course is considered part of the foundation for a specific professional studies program, while providing knowledge and abilities that contribute to lifelong learning. (DMM)