The author discusses controversial issues in the field of learning disabilities (LD). Among topics addressed are conflicting definitions of LD and the impact of the operational definition accepted by the US Government; etiological questions concerning the separation of neurological, environmental, and emotional factors; approaches used in training…

The discussion by a resource teacher centers on such difficulties involved in resource room instruction for mildly handicapped children as inadequate teacher training and lack of appropriate facilities. (CL)

Three cases of successfully mainstreaming children with physical handicaps and mild retardation are described. (JD)

The problems of dealing with a child who must wear a hearing aid are discussed, and the importance of cooperation between parent and teacher is emphasized. (JD)

The article presents one systematic approach to the integration and explication of the ecological model of emotional disturbance in children (the development of disturbing interactions between children and their environments), which does not yet offer a coherent framework. (Author/DLS)

The best interests of children will be served if mainstreaming results in further professionalization of teachers rather than further bureaucratization of schools. (JD)

Public Law 94-142 emphasizes the least restrictive environment and an individualized educational program (IEP) based on diagnosed needs for handicapped students. However, successful mainstreaming (regular class placement) of visually handicapped children involves many resources. Describes teacher role and what can be done in adjusting handicapped…

Regular and special class placement of handicapped children is discussed in terms of teacher needs, individualized programing, research, and the role of individuals other than the teacher who are responsible for inadequate progress in special classrooms. (SBH)

Surveys of 184 elementary teachers involved in mainstreaming of handicapped children identified 271 specific tasks, 32 competency statements, and six broader categories related to mainstreaming. (CL)

A secondary program for emotionally disturbed students in a Wisconsin school district is described in terms of assessment procedures, classroom management, classroom materials, mainstreaming, parental and community involvement, and its token reinforcement system. (CL)

Available from: Council for Exceptional Children, 1920 Association Drive, Reston, Virginia 22091. The President of the National Education Association discusses P.L. 94-142 the Education for All Handicapped Children Act, from the perspective of the regular educator. (BD)

Some major concerns about the development of mainstreaming were discussed. Specifically, societal attitudes, new demands for teacher education, new demands for effective educational planning and programming, and finally the need for a more effective evaluation of the process of mainstreaming were considered. (Author/RK)

Describing a program aimed at learning disabled boys aged 11-15, this article presents the program's purpose and goals (mainstreaming), activities, and main focus (a maple syrup operation and guide development project). (JC)

"Mainstreaming" refers to attempts to educate handicapped pupils within settings which are as close to normal as possible. This article defines mainstreaming, describes some roles for regular education in mainstreaming, discusses the context in which mainstreaming evolved, and offers some recommendations and cautions to consider in coping with the…