This study examined relations between disabled student services and career development centers (CDCs) at 92 postsecondary institutions offering services to students with learning disabilities (LD). Findings indicated that many students with LD are not accessing CDC services and that career development personnel have limited awareness of and…

This paper presents educational collaboration as a structured process and interactive relationship among individuals that focuses on multiple outcomes in a school's organizational structures. The paper describes characteristics of a collaborative school and the professional behaviors that support collaboration; outlines strategies that facilitate…

This response to EC 604 970 focuses on how costs of special education are to be shared among all applicable agencies. Controversy is noted in payment for services for such populations as preschool children, "aging-out" individuals, and individuals with severe disabilities. States are urged to consider these issues in fiscal policy development.…

This article discusses a collaborative effort between a speech-language pathologist and a regular third-grade teacher, with the goal of improving communication skills of students throughout the school. Students needing speech-language services were taught specific skills in individual pull-out sessions and general communication skills in regular…

A collaborative service delivery model for provision of speech-language services is presented. The model uses children's literature and content material in a writing process approach to teaching oral and written language skills in the general classroom, and uses pull-out support for initial instruction of voice, fluency, and articulation skills.…

Examines the president's educational reform package for its relevance to environmental education. Addresses concerns that environmental education professionals should be aware of as they are drawn into the development process. Emphasis is on the necessity of understanding the language of the plan. The agenda may or may not accommodate guidelines…

Describes an educational computer network, SuperInterface, that could be used for telestudy for university education. Topics discussed include computer-supported collaborative work; computer-based learning; multimedia databases, or electronic books; human-machine interfaces; hardware, software, and groupware; learners; teachers; organizations and…

This paper points out the importance of special educators' communication skills in effective collaboration. The basic components of face-to-face communication are discussed, emphasizing the role of the speaker and listener. An explanation of the process of active listening is also included, noting possible verbal and nonverbal listener responses.…

Three administrative building blocks for supporting collaborative processes in schools are discussed: program advocacy based on a school climate of trust and good communication between staff and administration, visible participation by administrators to build credibility, and support for maintenance and durability of the program. (JDD)

Discusses the reasons for the popularity of collaboration in early care and education. Defines the term "collaboration." Discusses results of a national study of early care and education collaborations in terms of the achievements of collaborations and the situations in which they work best. Also offers suggestions for making…

Describes Council of Europe meetings on teacher education. A 1987 meeting examined new challenges. In 1990, one seminar discussed selection and development of teacher trainers, and another examined training classroom teachers for working with varied abilities and backgrounds. The All-European Conference of Directors of Educational Research…

In the Cooperative Teaching Project, regular education teachers have primary responsibility for academic needs of students at risk in grades K-3, special educators provide supplemental classroom instruction, and student progress is monitored using curriculum-based measures. Evaluation outcomes indicate the model's positive effect on student…

Provides guidelines for replicating promising parent-involvement programs from research in schools. Setting goals and choosing programs carefully to match these goals are vital in assuring that programs live up to expectations. Successful programs are comprehensive, collaborative, and adaptable; have ongoing training and technical assistance; and…

Describes proactive efforts to link educational research and practice by the University of California (Santa Barbara) through its Educational Leadership Institute, which fosters relationships between university faculty and school superintendents who work in study teams to investigate specific problems confronting local schools. Proposed solutions…

The "full-service utilization through an exit orientation" model initiated by a residential school for students with blindness aims to provide students access to a full array of services to meet their needs at a given time; service changes as students' needs change; and coordination among school district staff, residential school staff, and…