In view of the disproportionately large numbers of Mexican American children in special education classes, this position paper presents past and current research findings examining 2 hypothetical causes of the disproportion: discriminatory referral procedures and discriminatory clinical procedures. Examining 1 medium-sized California school…

The purposes of the study were twofold: to determine whether educable mentally retarded (EMR) students are rejected during overt interactions with nonEMRs, and to determine whether EMRs who were integrated full-time in a nongraded school were perceived by their nonEMR peers to be similar to segregated EMRs or nonEMRs. Forty-two fourth, fifth and…

The question of credit by examination, placement and proficiency is studied. It is pointed out that this system is undergoing gradual change, and it is suggested that study of the dynamics of institutional change be conducted. Finally, it is noted that such study would add to our understanding of the nature of college education. (CK)

The Advanced Placement Program of the College Entrance Examination Board provides a practical way for schools and colleges to create and use common definitions of college-level courses, which, when completed in secondary school, prepare students for advanced study at college. In each field committees of examiners write course descriptions and…

Examined with 63 educationally handicapped (EH) students (6-l4 years old) was the effect on academic gains of special class placement, consisting of a self-contained EH class on the elementary level or a learning disabilities group on the elementary, junior high, or high school level. Analyses of data from the Ss' district records provided…

MAPP (A Mathematics Placement Program) uses two COBOL programs to place entering freshmen in mathematics courses which are commensurate with their backgrounds and abilities. Having been used for three years, the program is considered to be a viable alternative to the traditional mathematics placement process. (Author/JKS)

One small college found that recruiting interviews need not be conducted in person in order to be effective. They use the telephone and agree that it's "the next best thing to being there." (Author)

While the responsibilities of career planning and placement are rapidly increasing, staff size often remains the same. In answer to this problem, two small liberal arts colleges have developed a cooperative program resulting in more time for student and employer services. (Author)

The article reviews the implications for secondary level handicapped students of legislative mandates requiring individualized education programs (IEPs). (CL)

The author discusses the implications of placement decisions which provide more services than the handicapped child needs, and cites difficulties involved when labeling and provision of extra services provide greater funds. (CL)

Forty-three eighth graders assigned to vocational education courses on the basis of low standardized test scores in reading and math were administered a self concept inventory, the Me Scale. (CL)

The author presents arguments for and against placing distributive education cooperative students in fast-food outlets, criteria for selecting training stations and students, and a model training plan outline for job and class instruction. (MF)

The concept of the least restrictive environment for hearing impaired children is viewed in terms of legal implementation, organizational viewpoints, and procedures for determining the least restrictive environment. (CL)

Suggested are ways to administer, score and interpret the findings of the American Association on Mental Deficiency Adaptive Behavior Scale in order to plan effective programs for children referred for placement in classes for the mentally retarded. (Author)

The history of the strategy of grade retention for low achieving students is briefly reviewed and conflicts concerning its efficacy are summarized. Current research aimed at identifying specific criteria (including some found to be correlates of learning disabilities) which aid educators in making retention decisions is described. (Author/DB)