Regular-class elementary students (N=240) were questioned about their attitudes toward integrated multiply handicapped children. Factor analysis of the attitudes questionnaire revealed four dimensions of attitudes: causal-contact, contact-desire, deviance-tolerance, and peer acceptance. The effects of sex, grade (or age), and integrated school…

Discusses a study to measure reactions to a structured experience in public schools based on career education principles. A career day was designed to provide university students with an opportunity to apply their knowledge of career education and to integrate handicapped students into an event designed for middle school students. (JOW)

An inservice program for regular class teachers of mainstreamed gifted and talented elementary and secondary students was conducted by resource teachers and involved consultation, workshops, and on-site visits. Evaluation revealed that close support by resource teachers prompted more open-ended and individualized assignments and greater student…

A discussion is presented on the knowledge and skills helpful to special educators in their role as consulting teachers in mainstreaming. A parallel is drawn between adult development phases and career development. Sources of resistance to mainstreaming are cited. Three modes of consulting (provision, prescriptive, and mediation) are described.…

This paper addresses issues in determining the most appropriate placement for a student with a disability, emphasizing that Individualized Education Program (IEP) teams must adhere to legal requirements related to placement in the least restrictive environment. The paper addresses: federal requirements under the Individuals with Disabilities…

This monograph discusses the findings of two federally funded research projects that brought together university, school district, and state education personnel, along with families, to find ways to weave a tapestry of inclusion in the context of general education reform efforts. Among the lessons learned were that there are seven types of threads…

Report stresses the need for enrichment programs for gifted children, so they can remain in ordinary classes yet still be given headroom to develop particular talents. (Author)

The father of two deaf children discusses reactions of parents to a child's disability and gives suggestions to improve communication among parents, clinicians, and teachers in an integrated program. (DB)

After reviewing the historical basis for the modern trend toward integrating visually handicapped secondary students into vocational skills training programs in the public schools, the authors describe a 3-year program in California in whcih a specialist in teaching visually handicapped students aided the regular vocational skills teacher. (Author)

Author describes the case of a parent with two handicapped children faced with the almost overwhelming forces which often work against parents and children who want the public schools to provide education for the disabled. (Author/CB)

Discussed is the changing role of the school psychologist in identifying the educable mentally handicapped child for special class placement in light of recent trends toward regular class placement of the mildly retarded. (DB)

Discussed are issues and events which highlighted interest in special education in Australia during 1972. (GW)