Provided are some of the guidelines used in the Village School Behavior Modification Program for children with behavior problems in Bergen County, New Jersey. Included are definitions of the terms "emotionally disturbed" and "socially maladjusted", descriptions of some behavior modification techniques used, copies of forms and…

This document provides a description of the needs assessment component for an Elementary and Secondary Education Act Title I program. The needs assessment model is based on the principle that to be effective, instruction must be tailored to meet the unique needs of the individual child. Other principles of growth and development are also…

The bibliography provides a listing of 50 films, 11 videotapes and video-cassettes, one audiotape, two film strips, three sets of slides, and two commercial films on the topic of autism. Entries include such information as length, contact address, cost, recommended audience (usually parents, professionals, students, and/or general audience), and a…

A definition of the original meaning of "audiolingual," as coined by the author in the 1950s, with a plea for the reinstatement of that meaning. Classroom procedures based on the original concept are offered. (TL)

The Assistant Secretary of State for Educational and Cultural Affairs, noting that we base much idealistic effort on the assumption that "mutual understanding" is a good thing, considers what we mean by "mutual understanding," why we consider its promotion important, and how we propose to make our effort consequential in terms of the great issues…

Liberal Education is defended against the "new vocationalism" (fewer students in liberal arts programs) as the liberating experience which prevents the fragmentation of society into "a patternless mosaic of technicians who know everything about their jobs except how they fit into the overall scheme of things." (JT)

This manual describes the fact-finding conference and provides guidelines for determining when to use one, for planning one, and for conducting one. Defined first are various types of conferences, including the information-giving conference, the problem-solving or decision-making conference, the information-exchange conference, and the…

The instructor's manual focuses on child abuse. The manual includes a pre- and posttest; information on the increased risk of abuse among exceptional children; and discussions of definitions, identification, etiology, teacher's role, components of school policy, dealing with abusive parents, and the nontraditional approach of Parents Anonymous. A…

The category of attention deficit disorder is defined in terms of diagnostic symptoms (inattention, impulsivity, and hyperactivity) and definitions. Aspects which need to be covered in the classroom evaluation of a child with suspected attention deficit disorder are reviewed, including examination of the task for its appropriateness; determination…

A review of 80 years of writing and research on stereotypes indicates that there is little agreement on a definition of stereotype; also that the major emphasis has been on definitions that emphasize the consensus of a group on the elements of a stereotype. This paper defines stereotypes in terms of characteristics ascribed by individuals, rather…

The manual examines eight topics regarding the education of deaf blind students in Georgia (sample subtopics in parentheses): definitions; eligibility criteria; due process (placement, exit criteria); program organization (philosophy, delivery models); instructional programs (related services); program evaluation (family services, rehabilitation,…

The document contains the new Part 200 of regulations for Chapter 853, a New York law governing special education services. The law allows students to be placed on the basis of handicapping conditions or on the basis of four criteria representing a pupil's specific educational need. The regulations are intended to expand upon definitions currently…

The discussion on criterion-referenced (CRT) and norm-referenced achievement tests (NRT) is divided into two parts: definitions and use. The authors contrast CRTs, tests which compare an individual's performance to some specified behavioral criterion of proficiency, and NRTs, tests which compare an individual's score to scores of others. They also…

Texas' policies and administrative procedures for special education are set forth. General special education concerns are covered, such as definitions of 12 exceptionalities, administrative structures, and planning and evauation approaches. Child identification, individual assessment, and individual educational plan development and review are…

These five essays share the theme that community education will become the primary focus in the continuing development of of the community college as a comprehensive, community-based institution. After Suzanne Fletcher's introduction to the monograph, Holly Jellison reviews the activities and summarizes the roundtable discussions of the Center for…