The document uses a question-answer format to provide an overview of the individualized educational program (IEP), particularly as it relates to the education of handicapped children. Topics considered include the need for an IEP, advantages to the parent, and the team that develops the IEP. An IEP is reported to have information on the following…

Presented are guidelines for developing an individualized program and services plan, an individual implementation plan, and daily activity and strategy plans for handicapped students. Instructions are outlined for utilizing forms related to planning and implementation of individualized education programs. Appended are sample forms. (SBH)

The paper describes a systematic evaluation of medical health care services for exceptional children seen at the Comprehensive Child Care Center of the Marshfield Clinic (Wisconsin) from 1975-1976 and 1976-1977. Responses to questionnaires designed specifically for parents and for case coordinators are reviewed. It is explained that parents…

The paper focuses on the planning of an individualized education program as required by the Education for All Handicapped Children Act, with particular emphasis on the education of deaf children. (SBH)

The book describes Pennsylvania's approach for determining placement of handicapped students in the least restrictive environment (LRE), as mandated by P.L. 94-142, the Education for All Handicapped Children Act. Separate sections address the following two topics (subtopics in parentheses): the LRE decision process (content for the decision…

FOUR SOFTWARE COMPONENTS (COMPILER, INTERPRETER, EXECUTIVE, SERVICE) OF A COMPUTER-BASED INSTRUCTION SYSTEM ARE DESCRIBED. (LH)

The use of Contract Activity Packages (CAPs, individualized plans stating objectives, multisensory resources, suggested activities, small group techniques, and evaluation methods) with handicapped children is discussed. Comparisons are made to the individualized educational program (IEP). An example is given of 10 steps in developing CAPs,…

The article discusses two provisions--least restrictive environment and the individualized education program--generated by P.L. 94-142, Education for All Handicapped Children Act. Priorities for effective mainstreaming are considered, and opposition to the least restrictive environment concept is examined. It is concluded that the key to P.L.…

This study established nine categories which taken together define the open classroom. Three open classrooms at the grade levels four to six were used for this study. To gather the data the classrooms were observed, literature was reviewed, interviews were taken, and audio and video equipment was used. The data was then analyzed, and the…

Individually Prescribed Instruction (IPI) has been criticized as inhibiting the development of creativity. It is proposed that a pilot study be conducted whose goal will be the selection and trial of instruments for measuring creative problem-solving ability in order to compare IPI pupils with non-IPI pupils, and to differentiate among individuals…

This packet of learning plans focuses on personalizing the teacher education experience through the APACE program (A Personalized Approach to Competency-Based Education). A rationale, objectives, learning activities, and evaluation procedures are presented for specific topics in the areas of the nature of learning, planning, teaching, knowledge of…

An annotated listing of staff training materials for the Individualized Manpower Training System is given in this catalog. Included for each listing are descriptions, sources, uses, and prices for the material. (WH)

This report, divided into six sections, is a summary of a study to research the costs of implementing Individually Guided Instruction (IGE). Section 1 introduces IGE and gives a brief overview of all studies conducted as part of the Institute for Development of Educational Activities grant to Teachers College, University of Nebraska. Section 2,…

This document describes the development of a teacher education program by a relatively small university in southwestern Alabama. Three major areas to be considered in planning the model were faculty development, the process to be followed in planning, and finding the funds for the development of resources. Results obtained from an analysis of the…