The article reviews trends in litigation, mainstreaming, definition, and adaptive behavior of mildly mentally retarded students. Guidelines are offered for establishing criteria of eligibility for placement in programs for the population. (CL)

Describes the method used at Northern Illinois University to place students in writing classes, which involves formal (i.e., Nelson-Denny Reading Test, Forms C and D) and informal (i.e., a three-part supplemental test comprising word-in-context items, textbook skills test, and speed and accuracy assessment) measures. (DMM)

Questionnaire results indicate that regular classroom educators tend to be neutral to mildly accepting towards integrating severely handicapped students into regular school environments. Methodology and conclusions from the questionnaire are given. (DF)

The paper examines elements of negligence and other legal concerns in view of the evolving trend to educate severely handicapped persons in integrated, community based settings. Duty, care, risk, and appropriate placement and instruction are discussed. Finally, recommendations for avoiding teacher liability are presented. (Author/CL)

Analysis of 53 randomly chosen individualized education programs of secondary special education students revealed that less than half contained at least one vocationally oriented annual goal while more than half specified segregated placement. Limited participation in the staffing team by vocational educators was indicated. (CL)

The article reviews research on teenage pregnancy, the special educational needs of the infants of these teenage mothers, and current intervention programs for teenage mothers and infants. Research demonstrates that intervention programs can impact infant mortality, morbidity, and prematurity as well as infant social and cognitive development.…

A review of files of 45 elementary students revealed that the majority of the identified data used to make eligibility decisions were related to the behavioral and social aspects of the child, suggesting that appropriate and comprehensive assessment practices for identifying students with behavioral disorders are lacking within some public…

Applies a career framework to examine how curriculum placement and subject choice affect the pupil's experience of schooling. (JOW)

Research was conducted to assess interpretation, implications, and significance of the 2000 Advanced Placement Index (API) scores for California public schools. Multiple regression models were developed from the statistics on each type of school at the elementary, middle, and high school levels using traditional, double-session, year-round single,…

A teacher checklist was developed for student placement in a program for gifted and talented students. The District of Columbia had expanded its gifted and talented program for its intermediate grades (3, 4, and 5) to make the program a self-contained class in which children met for a full day once a week, with a thematic interdisciplinary…

This document summarizes the provisional allocations of recurrent funding and maximum student numbers to higher education institutions in England. The Higher Education Funding Council for England allocated 4,757 million British pounds for distribution in 2000-2001. This allowed the maintenance of the unit of funding for teaching and research in…

This document announces the outcome of bids for additional student places and funds for 2000-2001. Each year the Higher Education Funding Council for England (HEFCE) allocates additional funded students places in response to competitive bids. The framework for allocating these extra numbers is designed to enable institutions to respond to changes…

Parents of multiple birth children frequently encounter school policies requiring separation of their children in school, regardless of the circumstances, thereby eliminating parents and their children from the decision-making process. This guide from the National Organization of Mothers of Twins Clubs (NOMTC) asserts that research and expert…

Report of how one campus placement service utilized a newsletter to give students ready access to career planning information. (JC)

Described is a job placement seminar designed to prepare community college graduates in methods of obtaining and maintaining employment. (Author)