The paper discusses the lack of governmental guidance in providing for the rights of handicapped children in Scotland. (PHR)

The role of private schools in this "mainstreaming" of the handicapped effort is outlined. (JMF)

Discusses documents found in the ERIC system that deal specifically with research, curriculum guides, and model programs related to reading instruction and mainstreaming. (MKM)

Feasible ways of mainstreaming the preschool child are viewed, and alternative ways of using volunteers and parents in this effort are delineated. (JD)

Examines the deficient labeling techniques, the inefficient funding mechanisms, and the administrative problems inherent in Public Law 94-142 and in some similar state legislation. Offers suggestions for remedying these weaknesses. Available from DePaul University College of Law, 25 E. Jackson Blvd., Chicago, IL 60604; single copy $5.00.…

Children's response to a handicapped child's differences may lie in earlier and more basic psychological phenomena than simply labels or separation. (Author/PHR)

The article focuses on the need for teachers of mainstream classes to develop skills and to modify methodology in order to meet the needs of handicapped children in regular public schools. (Author)

In discussing how federal law can foster the appropriate mainstreaming of handicapped children, the authors discuss requirements in existing law, assess the status of educational and legal knowledge, review problems of implementation, and make suggestions for effective mainstreaming. Available from Indiana Law Journal, Indiana University School of…

Reviews the current dynamic nature of library service to the disabled and institutionalized, emphasizing that the concept underlying the provision of special materials, facilities, and programs for such persons is not essentially different from that which underlies service to other adults: the librarian's role is to serve as intermediary between…

A creative approach to mainstreaming deaf and hard of hearing children. (Editor)

Interviews with directors and counselors at five camps that integrate children with disabilities into their programs show that integration is successful when there is adequate staff preparation and ongoing peer support and coaching. Interviews with 124 anglers revealed that although there are racial and gender differences in reasons for fishing,…

Examines support for mainstreamed English-as-a-second-language (ESL) students; support systems available to mainstreamed ESL students and their teachers; language learning issues; and practices and strategies for teaching these special students. Weaves throughout points related to second language acquisition theory as the basis for ESL teaching.…

Proposes the theoretical reappropriation of the labeling perspective as a theory of transformative social valuing, considering how misappropriations of labeling deviance theory undercut the salience of its critique and legitimate segregationist and deficit models of remedial and special education. The paper asserts that if there is to be any…

Assessed student teachers' views of a collaborative cohort experience where four faculty members provided seamless instruction to illustrate effective collaboration. Data surveys and focus groups indicated that, in contrast to campus-based instruction, the collaborative cohort model improved preservice teachers' attitudes toward integrating…

Presents three short replies from readers (a special educator, a teacher educator, and a superintendent) of this journal to a question about productive ways of dealing with the many instructional and affective issues raised by including gifted students and students with disabilities in the regular classroom. (SR)