The social acceptance of 64 normal and mainstreamed educable mentally retarded fifth- and sixth-graders was studied and compared by means of peer ratings. (Author/DLS)

Considers the changes and responsibilities that administrators and instructors in journalism departments must face because of federal regulations designed to assist students with special needs. (RL)

Predictions from social comparison theory and group reference theory were tested in two experiments assessing the impact of half-day mainstreaming upon the self-concepts of academically handicapped children. The results supported the theoretical viability of social comparison theory and group reference theory in educational settings. (Author/BH)

Outlines the origins of Public Law 94-142 in case law, state legislation, and public awareness, and then notes the implications of the law for principals. (IRT)

Darrell Roubinek outlines the unique concerns that public and private school teachers and administrators, as well as teacher training institutions, may encounter as they implement PL 94-142. Claude Cheek replies that various safeguards and evaluation procedures are the means by which the child's educational opportunities will be protected.…

With the aid of an innovative electronic device, the Tufts Interactive Communicator (TIC), a severely handicapped, cerebral palsied 16-year-old boy has been able to enter a regular sixth-grade classroom. (PHR)

Presenting provisions for mainstreaming eight types of exceptionalities, this article includes a chart which provides suggestions regarding physical surroundings, instructional activities, materials, teaching strategies, and meeting emotional/social needs for the following: educable mentally retarded; speech disabilities; behavioral disabilities;…

Proposes in-service training on the utilization of ancillary personnel (special education teacher, school nurse, hearing and speech clinician, guidance counselor) in assisting the social studies teacher with the mainstreamed student. Outlines how ancillary personnel may aid in preparing students for entrance into the regular classroom, developing…

Discussed are several instruments designed to assist in making mainstreaming and mainstream support decisions for hearing impaired children. (DLS)

Public Law 91-142, the Education for All Handicapped Children Act, contains significant innovation regarding the classroom teacher's role in serving the handicapped. Forces behind the law and its effect on classroom practice are examined. (Author/MJB)

The Dae Valley Camp, near Memphis, Tennessee, has operated for 11 years as a summer day camp with facilities for normal and disabled (handicapped and/or learning disabled) children. Organization and activities are described. (MJB)

Sex education can help handicapped individuals in finding sexual satisfaction and may foster self-responsibility, maturity, and positive actions towards other rehabilitation goals. (MM)

The self concept of 386 minimally brain damaged (8-16 years) in special classes was compared with that of 96 children with similar disabilities who were in regular classes. (Author/CL)

Language delayed children need systematic instruction, experience with a range of language functions, and opportunities for spontaneous speech. (DD)

Attaching diagnostic labels to learning disabled children can add to their difficulties. (Author/SBH)